The ERP Perspective

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...

Arne doesn’t just talk about transformation. He redefines it. Key insight: Go-live isn’t success, it’s just the start of value. In this episode, Arne explains why the future of ERP leadership means moving from control to orchestration, aligning everyone around:✅ One definition of success✅ One KPI sheet✅ One shared understanding of performanceBecause at the end of the day, it’s not about whether...

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, Sana Asher shares what truly drives success in SAP and ERP transformations: leadership, communication, and mindset. Drawing from her experience leading global SAP S/4HANA programs and coaching transformation leaders, Sana explains why change management is the missing link between a working system and a thriving organization. This conversation is packed with...

Guest: Sam Gupta - Founder & Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ“Don’t start with the system - start with the strategy.” In this episode, Sam Gupta, ERP strategist, podcast host, and industry analyst, joins The ERP Perspective to tackle one of the biggest questions in digital transformation:Should your business go all-in on an ERP suite, or build a best-of-breed ecosystem? Sam brings two decades...

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, Charlie Shephard reveals how IFS Cloud transformed his business saving time, improving visibility, and empowering smarter decisions through AI-driven insights. From automation and connected operations to the power of AI in the IFS core, Charlie explains how IFS isn’t just helping companies run better it’s helping them work smarter.💡 In This Episode You’ll L...

The ERP Perspective → Episode 1 : ERP Reality CheckGuest: Andy Pratico - ERP veteran, educator, and author of “How to Select Your ERP Without Losing Your Mind.” “ERP isn’t broken but how we buy and use it often is.” In this episode, Andy shares 40+ years of hard-earned wisdom on what really drives ERP success and why so many businesses struggle long before go-live. If you’re evaluating ERP systems...