The ERP Perspective

AI is moving into every part of the enterprise. The real question isn't whether organisations will adopt it. It's whether they'll govern it effectively. In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we're joined by Ramzan Amin , CEO of SIM Consulting , to explore how organisations can introduce AI into ERP environments without compromising trust, compliance, or operational control. Beca...

Go-live is not success. It's the moment your organisation starts proving whether the transformation actually works. In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we're joined by Gabor Fulop , CEO of ControlledGo-Live , to explore the realities of ERP program delivery, governance, accountability, and operational readiness. Because most ERP programs don't fail because of technology. They fail...

Most ERP projects focus on software selection. But the real challenge starts much earlier. In this special demonstration, we explore ImplementERP.AI and how organisations can use business architecture, process design, and AI-powered modelling to create stronger ERP foundations before implementation begins. Because successful ERP transformation isn't just about selecting the right system. It&#3...

ERP for SMEs shouldn’t mean copying the Fortune 500. But it also shouldn’t mean operating without structure. In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we’re joined by Jonathan Lee from PerfectSME , alongside the vision behind ImplementERP.AI , to explore how SMEs can build scalable ERP foundations without inheriting unnecessary enterprise complexity. Because successful ERP for SMEs isn’t about doin...

ERP transformation is not just a systems project. It’s a people transformation. In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Arne Buthmann from OXYGY to explore the human realities behind ERP transformation, from leadership and adoption to confidence, behaviour, and organisational alignment. Because technology alone does not create transformation. People do. In this episode, we cover:*...

Customers never see your ERP system. They experience the outputs of it. In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we’re joined by Dene Palmer from ERP Mechanics to explore why document outputs, communication flows, and customer-facing experiences are becoming a critical part of ERP strategy. Because while ERP systems are powerful at managing transactions and operational data… They were never design...

ERP isn’t a one-time transformation. It’s something that must evolve with the business. In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we’re joined by Per Karlsson from Resolvr to explore how organisations can move beyond traditional ERP programs and design systems that stay aligned over time. Because the real challenge isn’t go-live. It’s what happens after. 🔍 In this episode, we cover: Why ERP must m...

ERP is no longer just about systems. It’s about how businesses build, adapt, and operate in a world shaped by AI . In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we’re joined by Sandeep Chopra from Everest Systems to explore how AI is transforming enterprise systems and what it means for the future of ERP. From AI agents to business-led development, this conversation goes beyond implementation and into...

Receivables isn’t just a finance process. It’s one of the most overlooked drivers of revenue performance. In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we’re joined by Or Kapelinsky from Reevol to explore how organisations can rethink receivables, from a back-office function into a strategic lever for growth. Because while most businesses focus on revenue generation… They often overlook how efficiently...

ERP isn’t just changing. The way we test, manage, and operate ERP is changing even faster. In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we’re joined by Adam Jones from Opkey to unpack what’s really happening inside modern cloud ERP environments, beyond implementation. As organisations deal with continuous updates, complex integrations, and increasing pressure to deliver value post go-live, a new set o...

Most ERP transformations don’t fail. But they still don’t deliver what was promised. The full episode of The ERP Perspective with Eric Kimberling is now live. In this conversation, we unpack why ERP success remains so difficult to achieve, despite better technology, more vendors, and decades of experience. Because the real issue isn’t the system. It’s everything around it. We explore:• Why organis...

ERP is essential. But it was never designed to answer the questions leaders actually ask in the boardroom.🎙 The full episode of The ERP Perspective with Rich Reid of SC&H is now live. In this conversation, we explore a topic that many organisations are beginning to confront:ERP alone cannot deliver modern finance insight. ERP systems were built to be:• The system of record• The place where tra...

ERP is a finance transformation wearing an IT label. And CFOs need to reclaim it.🎙 The full episode of The ERP Perspective with Thomas Hood of SC&H Group is NOW live. In this conversation, we unpack a critical shift happening inside organisations right now:→ ERP decisions are often led by IT…But finance lives with the consequences. From planning and forecasting to close cycles, data governance...

AI can build faster. But can it build safely? In this week’s podcast from The ERP Perspective with Jan Baan (Founder of Rappit), the conversation turns to a critical question:→ Can AI-generated code power core ERP systems without creating the next decade of technical debt? Because experimentation is accelerating. Vibe coding. Natural language prompts. AI generating applications in minutes. But Jan...

Cloud ERP didn’t just change the technology. It changed the rhythm of running the business. This weeks podcast is NOW live on The ERP Perspective with David Zimmerman (Opkey) and one truth sits underneath everything:→ In the cloud, transformation doesn’t stop at go-live, it becomes an operating model. Because most organisations came from a world where upgrades were optional. Every few years. Somet...

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Arne Buthmann, Founder of OXYGY, to explore one of the biggest challenges in every ERP transformation:How do you drive global standardisation without losing local ownership? Arne breaks down why compliance isn’t the same as adoption, why many ERP programmes look successful at Go-Live but struggle long-term, and what transformation leaders can...

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, David Zimmerman from Opkey challenges one of the most dangerous assumptions in ERP:That testing ends at go-live. We explore why postponing testing creates hidden risk, how automation-first thinking changes ERP outcomes, and why cloud ERP has made continuous testing a business-critical capability, not a technical nice-to-have. This conversation also looks at...

An AI strategy that ignores ERP is already behind. Because AI can’t outperform fragmented data, broken processes, or unclear decision ownership.🎙️ The full episode is now live on The ERP Perspective with CTO/CIO Martin Rusnak:“AI-First ERP: A CTO Playbook for Turning Business Central into a Data & Decision Platform.”This isn’t a “future of AI” conversation. It’s a CTO-grade playbook for leader...

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, I sit down with Tim Faith - Fractional CIO helping organisations escape monolithic ERP pain by designing composable, business-aligned digital architectures. Tim brings a sharp, pragmatic perspective shaped by years of working with organisations stuck between stability and change, where ERP has become a sunk cost leaders are afraid to touch, yet market forces...

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, I sit down with Rui Teixeira → Fractional CFO in Life Sciences and a leader helping organisations transform ERP dread into ERP confidence. Rui brings a rare perspective, sitting at the intersection of finance, leadership, culture, and transformation and challenges many of the assumptions organisations still make about ERP.His message is clear:👉 ERP doesn’t...

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, I sit down with Bret Robinson → one of the leading voices in ERP readiness and the creator of the AI Experts methodology. Bret has helped countless organisations de-risk their ERP programs, and his message is clear:ERP doesn’t fail because of software. It fails because people aren’t prepared to succeed. We talk about why teams need to be educated before the...

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, I sit down with Dr James A Robertson. Known across the industry as The ERP Doctor to talk honestly about why so many ERP projects don’t deliver the results organizations expect. James has spent decades fixing failing ERP programs, and his message is straightforward:ERP doesn’t fail because of software. It fails because it isn’t engineered to succeed. We disc...

ERP projects rarely fail because of software or system integrators. Jakob Bent Smed argues that the biggest risk is silence: fear, politics, and a lack of psychological safety that stop teams from speaking up when it matters most. In this episode, we unpack:Why silence is the hidden ERP failure patternWhy Phase 0 is the most critical and most neglected stageHow leaders can build a culture of trust...

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we sit down with Judith O’Callaghan, Director and Facilitator of Masterclass with SAP. An industry veteran with 20+ years of experience guiding global ERP programs. Judith brings a powerful message that every transformation leader needs to hear:Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. Most ERP programs fail not because of technology, but because teams rush into imple...

In this new podcast from The ERP Perspective, Alisdair Bach, Global SAP Transformation Leader and Founder of Dragon ERP, breaks down what 5X actually means for customers, SIs, and the wider SAP ecosystem. And here’s the part most people are missing:5X isn’t about forcing S/4 migrations.5X is about unlocking value from the entire installed base → ECC, BW, hybrid, on-prem, cloud… all of it. Alisdair...