Real-World ERP Stories
Authentic stories from the front lines of ERP — Wins, Missteps, and Everything in between. Gain practical insights and hard-earned lessons from real businesses to guide your own ERP journey with confidence.
Blog posts
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Lidl’s ERP Project: Why a Discount Giant Abando...
Lidl spent over €500 million on an SAP ERP rollout then scrapped the entire project. Discover why the retail giant walked away after 7 years and what it teaches us...
Lidl’s ERP Project: Why a Discount Giant Abando...
Lidl spent over €500 million on an SAP ERP rollout then scrapped the entire project. Discover why the retail giant walked away after 7 years and what it teaches us...
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ERP Chaos at Birmingham City Council: A £100 Mi...
Birmingham City Council’s Oracle ERP rollout cost taxpayers over £100 million — and contributed to the city’s financial collapse. Learn what went wrong and what every organization should avoid.
ERP Chaos at Birmingham City Council: A £100 Mi...
Birmingham City Council’s Oracle ERP rollout cost taxpayers over £100 million — and contributed to the city’s financial collapse. Learn what went wrong and what every organization should avoid.
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How Nike’s $100 Million SAP Mistake Nearly Brok...
Nike’s $100 million SAP failure caused inventory chaos and massive lost sales. Learn how a tech glitch nearly tripped up the world’s biggest sneaker brand and what you can learn...
How Nike’s $100 Million SAP Mistake Nearly Brok...
Nike’s $100 million SAP failure caused inventory chaos and massive lost sales. Learn how a tech glitch nearly tripped up the world’s biggest sneaker brand and what you can learn...
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How Haribo’s ERP Meltdown Disrupted the Sweet S...
When Haribo rolled out a new SAP system, it didn’t just glitch, it broke the candy supply chain. Discover how a tech failure caused gummy bear shortages and what every...
How Haribo’s ERP Meltdown Disrupted the Sweet S...
When Haribo rolled out a new SAP system, it didn’t just glitch, it broke the candy supply chain. Discover how a tech failure caused gummy bear shortages and what every...
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How Amazon Quietly Built One of the Most Effici...
Amazon didn’t buy an ERP... It built one. Discover how the tech giant created one of the most efficient logistics systems ever, and what your business can learn from it.
How Amazon Quietly Built One of the Most Effici...
Amazon didn’t buy an ERP... It built one. Discover how the tech giant created one of the most efficient logistics systems ever, and what your business can learn from it.
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Target Canada’s ERP-Fueled Collapse: A Cautiona...
Target’s Canadian expansion ended in a $2 billion collapse. Driven largely by ERP and supply chain failures. Discover what went wrong and how to avoid the same fate.
Target Canada’s ERP-Fueled Collapse: A Cautiona...
Target’s Canadian expansion ended in a $2 billion collapse. Driven largely by ERP and supply chain failures. Discover what went wrong and how to avoid the same fate.
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From Mess to Mastery: How LEGO Engineered an ER...
Lego was on the brink of collapse. Until a bold ERP rebuild helped it become the most profitable toy company in the world. Discover how Lego turned tech failure into...
From Mess to Mastery: How LEGO Engineered an ER...
Lego was on the brink of collapse. Until a bold ERP rebuild helped it become the most profitable toy company in the world. Discover how Lego turned tech failure into...
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The Hershey’s Halloween Disaster: How ERP Glitc...
In 1999, Hershey’s ERP system glitched just before Halloween. Candy sat in warehouses, shelves went empty, and $100 million in sales evaporated. Here’s what happened.
The Hershey’s Halloween Disaster: How ERP Glitc...
In 1999, Hershey’s ERP system glitched just before Halloween. Candy sat in warehouses, shelves went empty, and $100 million in sales evaporated. Here’s what happened.
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How Starbucks Brewed a Better ERP to Keep Your ...
Starbucks built one of the best ERP + POS systems in retail, linking inventory, ordering, and service into one seamless operation. Here’s how they did it — and what your...
How Starbucks Brewed a Better ERP to Keep Your ...
Starbucks built one of the best ERP + POS systems in retail, linking inventory, ordering, and service into one seamless operation. Here’s how they did it — and what your...
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ERP Lessons from the U.S. Navy: $1 Billion Down...
The U.S. Navy spent over $1 billion on ERP systems — and ended up scrapping key parts of the program. Explore what went wrong and what it reveals about tech,...
ERP Lessons from the U.S. Navy: $1 Billion Down...
The U.S. Navy spent over $1 billion on ERP systems — and ended up scrapping key parts of the program. Explore what went wrong and what it reveals about tech,...
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ERP Gold: How Boeing Uses SAP to Build Jets (an...
Boeing uses SAP to power one of the most complex supply chains in the world — building jets. But when the ERP system stumbles, delays and costs soar. Here’s what...
ERP Gold: How Boeing Uses SAP to Build Jets (an...
Boeing uses SAP to power one of the most complex supply chains in the world — building jets. But when the ERP system stumbles, delays and costs soar. Here’s what...
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When Revlon’s ERP Makeover Turned into a Beauty...
Revlon’s ERP rollout caused supply chain breakdowns, customer delays, and lawsuits all during a high-stakes brand integration. Discover what went wrong and what every business can learn.
When Revlon’s ERP Makeover Turned into a Beauty...
Revlon’s ERP rollout caused supply chain breakdowns, customer delays, and lawsuits all during a high-stakes brand integration. Discover what went wrong and what every business can learn.
