The ERP Perspective

What if the biggest barrier to ERP success isn't the system? It's everything happening around it. In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Sanjay Limbachya, Co-Founder and Director at BR One, to explore The Microsoft ERP Adoption Gap and why technically successful implementations can still struggle to create meaningful change across the business. Because...

What if the next competitive advantage in ERP isn't the ERP itself? It's how well the organisation connects technology, data, processes, and operational reality. In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Matthias Heitmann, Sales Director Europe and Global Partner Lead at Bosch Software and Digital Solutions, to explore where the next generation of enterpri...

Growing manufacturers don't need more software. They need the right software for the problems they're actually trying to solve. In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, we sit down with Shane Dubbelman, Marketing Specialist at MRP Easy, to explore the reality of inventory management, manufacturing software, and ERP selection for small and growing manufacturers. The conversation looks...

What should businesses actually expect from a modern ERP? Flexibility? Scalability? Data ownership? Easier integration? Or simply the freedom to build an ERP environment around the business, rather than building the business around the ERP? In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Yuriy Zaletskyy, Co-Founder and CTO at ACUPOWER, to explore what "modern ERP&q...

AI is creating enormous possibilities for ERP transformation. But it is also raising a more uncomfortable question. What happens when powerful new technology meets weak project foundations? In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Frank Maier, CEO of Dynamics Global Projects, to explore whether AI can genuinely improve ERP project success, or whether it will simp...

E-invoicing is becoming unavoidable. But compliance is only the beginning of the conversation. In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Ludo Van Den Ende, Partner at DevElite, to explore what the rapid expansion of e-invoicing really means for ERP, finance, and enterprise architecture. The conversation moves beyond regulatory deadlines to examine what organisatio...

Is AI replacing ERP... Or is it making ERP more important than ever? In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we're joined by John Cusick , President of Echo Park Consulting , to explore how AI is reshaping the role of ERP in finance, enterprise architecture, and business transformation. As AI-native platforms, intelligent agents, and automation continue to evolve, organisations are rethinking...

Choosing an ERP has never been more challenging. And one wrong decision can impact your business for the next decade. In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we're joined by Andy Pratico from Essential Software Solutions to explore why organisations need to rethink the way they evaluate, select, and implement ERP systems. Because successful ERP projects don't start with software. They start with...

Is choosing the ERP with the most features really the best decision... Or should organisations be placing greater value on industry expertise and long-term partnership? In this episode of The ERP Perspective , we're joined by Adam Sklader, President of Manufacturing at ECI Software Solutions , to explore what really drives successful ERP transformations for manufacturers and growing businesses...

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...