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WBSP921: Scale Growth by Understanding How to Build an ERP Project Decision Framework, an Objective Panel Review

• The Robies • Episode 921

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Selecting the right ERP system is only the first step toward a successful digital transformation. The greater challenge lies in navigating hundreds of critical decisions throughout the implementation lifecycle, from process design and system configuration to data migration, integrations, customization, and organizational change management. Many ERP projects struggle not because of technology limitations, but because organizations lack a structured framework for evaluating options, resolving conflicts, and making timely decisions. Instead, decisions are often driven by individual preferences, departmental priorities, assumptions, or vendor recommendations without sufficient consideration of broader business objectives. Without clearly defined decision rights, governance structures, escalation mechanisms, and evaluation criteria, stakeholders may pursue conflicting priorities that increase implementation complexity. These gaps frequently contribute to project delays, budget overruns, unnecessary customizations, and compromised business outcomes, highlighting why effective decision governance is just as important as selecting the right ERP platform.

In this episode, Sam Gupta and Shrestha Dash from ElevatIQ discuss how to build an ERP project decision framework.

Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/how-to-build-an-erp-project-decision-framework-the-missing-blueprint-for-erp-success/

Questions for Panelists?
🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/
🔗Shrestha Dash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrestha-dash-662b00204/

Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro Somm

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