The ERP Perspective

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The ERP Perspective is a podcast for leaders navigating the reality of enterprise transformation. Hosted by George Collier, the show goes beyond implementation to explore what actually happens after go-live, where ERP success is truly defined. Through conversations with CIOs, CFOs, transformation leaders, and industry experts, we unpack the decisions, trade-offs, and challenges that shape modern ERP environments. From adoption and change management to AI, finance transformation, and system strategy, this is where real-world experience meets honest insight.

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The ERP Perspective - Turning ERP Adoption into Business Value with Arne Buthmann 13.04.2026 30:42

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...

The ERP Perspective: Mastering SAP - The Human Side of Transformation with Sana Asher 13.04.2026 23:22

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...

The ERP Perspective: ERP vs Best-of-Breed with Sam Gupta 13.04.2026 37:55

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...

The ERP Perspective - Episode 2: The IFS Revolution (Charlie Shephard) 13.04.2026 21:16

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: ERP Isn’t Broken But How We Buy It Is... with Andy Pratico 13.04.2026 32:57

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...