Why Global ERP Transformations Fail — And How the Right Partners Make the Difference
April 1, 2022
The ERP landscape is evolving faster than ever. With digital transformation, cloud adoption, and AI reshaping the way businesses operate, 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for ERP programs. Whether you’re running SAP, Infor, IFS, Epicor, or Microsoft Dynamics 365, keeping up with these trends is essential to stay competitive.
ERP systems have always been the backbone of business operations — managing finance, supply chain, and HR. But in 2025, ERP is about more than transactions. The real value lies in analytics: the ability to transform ERP data into actionable insights that drive smarter, faster decisions.
The clock is ticking for businesses running SAP ECC. With mainstream support ending, organizations worldwide are planning or executing their migration to SAP S/4HANA. But moving to S/4HANA isn’t a simple upgrade - it’s a complete digital transformation.
ERP programs are among the most complex and high-stakes initiatives a business can undertake. With large budgets, global teams, and critical business processes at stake, the risks of failure are high. In fact, industry studies suggest that over half of ERP projects face delays, cost overruns, or unmet expectations.
One of the most important decisions in any ERP transformation is how to resource the program. Should you hire contractors for flexibility and speed, or invest in permanent employees for long-term stability? The truth is, both models have their place and the right choice depends on your project goals, timelines, and culture.
ERP transformations are some of the most ambitious projects an organization can undertake. They’re also some of the riskiest. Reports suggest that over 50% of ERP programs fail to deliver on time, within budget, or against business objectives.
