STEPS FOR AVOIDING PITFALLS

Poor planning

Not properly vetting ERP vendors.

 Not understanding or using key features

Underestimating the time and resources required

Not having the right people on the team from the

start

Not setting priorities 

 Not investing in training and change management

Underestimating the importance of accurate

data

Taking the kitchen sink approach

Not decommissioning legacy applications

 Not having an active load testing environment 

 Ignoring third-party support alternatives

Not having a maintenance strategy