Most ERP steering committees are ceremonial — a monthly status update, not real governance. Here's what separates committees that actually drive successful implementations from ones that just watch problems happen, backed by research showing executive sponsorship can nearly triple a project's odds of success.

Choosing an ERP platform isn't a software purchase — it's a five-to-ten-year decision, and 73% of manufacturing ERP projects fail to meet their objectives. This post breaks down the five criteria that actually determine fit, and why regulatory and process complexity often tips the decision toward platforms like SAP.

AI is already built into SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud — but what does it actually do? We cut through the vendor noise and tell you what's working, what isn't, and what still matters more than any feature SAP ships.

Your ERP should be a long-term asset—not a perpetual expense. Organizations that limit core modifications typically see 20–30% faster upgrades and roughly 20% lower annual maintenance effort. The payoff is predictable run costs, faster adoption of new capabilities, and lower operational risk.