How CIOs can prepare for the stumbling blocks of ERP migration
CIODIVE, Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
Security, data and integration issues plague ERP overhauls. But planning and change management can lead businesses to clear advantages.
In 2020, Happy Feet International underwent a complete ERP transformation - much to the company's relief.
The flooring distributor had been stymied by an old system that made it almost impossible to know how much inventory was on hand at any given time.
At one point, the ERP started counting backwards. When receivables came in, the inventory system marked them as sold. When items sold, it added them to available stock. The inventory snafu surfaced during a global supply chain disruption, adding more chaos to the mix.