Both ERP transformation and Lean & 5S initiatives are fundamentally similar in nature. Both involve organizational change, process discipline, resistance management, and sustained execution. The defining difference, however, lies in the presence of solution & consultant who can clearly visualize the end state from the very beginning — and possesses the conviction, experience, and leadership to drive the organization steadily…
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People spend weeks researching a pair of shoes they may use for 1 year. But many companies finalize an ERP — a system that will run their entire business for 10–15 years — after a few PowerPoint presentations and blind trust. The wrong shoes may give you blisters.But a wrong ERP can bleed money, productivity, people, and customers. Strange reality:…
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In my earlier article, I explained the difference between a 4-foot pool and a 16-foot pool in ERP selection. A 4-foot ERP is shallow. It handles generic transactions. The moment manufacturing complexity increases, users hit the bottom. A 16-foot ERP is different. It is purpose-built for deeper manufacturing operations: Multi-level BOM Landed costing WIP tracking Subcontracting Real-time costing COGS-based accounting…
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