ERP SELECTION INSIGHT AND BEST PRACTICES

Project mobilization is the phase between contract signing and execution where ERP outcomes are decided. This guide breaks down the mobilization actions that reduce go-live risk across program governance, data migration, testing, cutover, hypercare, and change adoption, plus a practical checklist to keep teams aligned and accountable.

Most teams treat validation after vendor choice—backwards. This guide shows how to bake CSV and 21 CFR Part 11 into ERP selection: translate URS into measurable criteria, compare vendors on audit trails, e‑signatures, and role security, and outline a pragmatic VMP with risk‑based IQ/OQ/PQ. The goal is selection that stands up in audit and in operations—no bolt‑on validation scramble later.

ERP projects rarely fail because the software doesn’t work—they fail because no one owns the whole picture. When multiple vendors, ISVs, and integration partners are involved, coordination gaps multiply. An outsourced internal ERP project manager acts as the owner’s representative, bridging systems, timelines, and decisions across teams. This post explores why neutrality, structure, and focus often make the difference between drift and delivery.

When it comes to implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems, it can prove quite a burden for some firms. That is...

Are you finding that your ERP implementation plan is taking longer than expected? Delays are common in ERP implementations, and understanding the causes of these delays can help you anticipate and avoid them. This blog post will explore the most common causes of ERP implementation delays and discuss how to mitigate them. Read on to learn more! What Causes ERP Implementation Delays? When a company implements an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, they hope for a smoot

Before replacing your ERP, determine whether the real problem is the software, implementation partner, business processes, data, or user adoption. An independent ERP assessment can clarify whether optimization, a partner change, or a new ERP selection is the right move.

The segment of industry known collectively as Contract Research Organizations (CROs) has a unique set of requirements as the primary revenue