ERP & Business Systems

We’ve completed ERP implementations across manufacturing, marine services, pool services, and professional services. Some went smoothly. Some taught us expensive lessons. Here’s what we’ve learned about what separates successful ERP projects from failed ones.Lesson 1: Executive Sponsorship Is Non-NegotiableEvery failed implementation we’ve seen had one thing in common: lack of executive commitment. An ERP project…

We’ve implemented ERP systems across dozens of businesses. When clients ask which ERP to choose, we have a clear answer for most SMBs: Odoo. Here’s our honest assessment.The Cost RealitySAP Business One — $3,000-$5,000/user/year licensing + $150,000-$500,000 implementation. 25 users first year: $300,000-$600,000NetSuite — $999-$2,000/user/year + $50,000-$200,000 implementation. 25 users: $100,000-$250,000Odoo Enterprise — $24-$36/user/month +…