Failures & Risk Analysis
Why ERP implementations fail, risk assessment frameworks, and recovery strategies.
ERP Implementation Risk Assessment Framework
A structured approach to assessing and mitigating ERP implementation risks, covering organisational readiness, technical complexity, vendor dependencies, and the early warning signs of project trouble.
Data Migration Disasters: Case Studies and Lessons
Real-world examples of ERP data migration failures, the root causes behind them, and the practices that separate successful migrations from disastrous ones.
Organizational Change Resistance in ERP Implementations
Understanding why users resist ERP change and the change management strategies that work—from stakeholder engagement to training approaches that actually drive adoption.
Vendor Lock-In: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Understanding the many forms of ERP vendor lock-in—from data to customizations to integration—and the contractual and architectural strategies that preserve future flexibility.
ERP Project Recovery: When Implementations Go Wrong
Recognising when an ERP implementation is in trouble and the recovery strategies available—from scope reset to partner change to complete restart decisions.
Migrating from Sage to NetSuite: The Honest Playbook
Migrating from Sage 50, Sage 300, or Sage X3 to NetSuite is a substantial project. This article covers data mapping, parallel-running strategy, integration rebuild, and realistic ANZ timelines and costs for the migration.
Migrating from MYOB AccountRight to MYOB Acumatica: The ANZ Upgrade Path
Migrating from MYOB AccountRight or MYOB Premier to MYOB Acumatica is the natural ANZ mid-market upgrade. This article covers the migration approach, MYOB's migration tooling advantage, realistic timelines, and what businesses should expect.
Replacing QuickBooks with Xero in ANZ: The Honest Migration Playbook
Migrating from QuickBooks to Xero in NZ and Australia is one of the most common ANZ accounting platform migrations. This article covers the migration approach, realistic timelines, data mapping, and what businesses should expect.
Migrating from SAP Business One to S/4HANA: The Enterprise Step Up
Migrating from SAP Business One to SAP S/4HANA is a substantial enterprise migration — the upgrade path for businesses outgrowing SMB capability. This article covers data mapping, implementation phases, realistic timelines, and the financial reality.
Migrating from Cin7 to a Full ERP: When and How to Make the Jump
Migrating from Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR) or Cin7 Omni to a full ERP — NetSuite, MYOB Acumatica, Dynamics 365 BC, or modular alternatives. This article covers when migration is justified, the data mapping approach, and realistic ANZ timelines.
Migrating from Legacy On-Premise ERP to Cloud: The 2026 ANZ Playbook
Migrating from legacy on-premise ERPs (older SAP, Oracle JD Edwards, Sage 300, AccuFlow, Pronto) to cloud ERPs is the most common enterprise migration in 2026. This article covers the strategic decisions, deployment options, and realistic ANZ timelines.
Migrating from MYOB Premier to Xero: The ANZ Small Business Switch
Migrating from MYOB Premier (formerly MYOB Account) to Xero is one of the most common ANZ accounting platform switches. This article covers the migration approach, realistic timelines, data mapping, and what businesses should expect.
Why Businesses Leave NetSuite: Common Reasons and Alternatives
NetSuite has strong retention but not the right long-term fit for every business. Common reasons businesses migrate away.
Outgrowing Cin7 Core: When to Migrate to Full ERP
Cin7 Core handles ANZ SMB inventory well but some businesses outgrow it. Signals you've outgrown, migration targets, and realistic path.
Migrating Away from SAP Business One: Common Reasons and Targets
SAP Business One serves SMB-to-mid-market well but some businesses migrate away. Common reasons, migration targets, and considerations.
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