5 Conditions for a 6-Month ERP Implementation

Six-month ERP implementations get a bad name because most "six-month" projects are really twelve-month projects with a six-month deadline glued onto the front. The software is rarely the problem. The problem is everything around it — decisions, data, scope creep, and the unwillingness to go standard.

In this episode, Pete, Emily, and Nirav walk through the five conditions that have to be true for a six-month ERP implementation to actually finish in six months.

What we cover:

• Why a reliable internal team that can make decisions quickly is the difference between six and twelve months
• How to spot whether your business is actually simple enough for a fast implementation — and what kills it (integrations, special pricing rules, custom reports)
• The case for going standard with a clear MVP, and why customisation tolerance should be near zero
• What to look for in a VAR who will challenge you instead of just nodding along
• How to know if you've picked the right ERP for the timeline you want

If you've been handed a six-month deadline and you're trying to work out whether it's achievable or whether someone's set you up to fail, this one's for you.