Not much has changed with managing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects in the past fifteen years. While there are better software and new technology, the industry continues with the same approach with the same disappointing outcomes.

Meanwhile, history has shown that leaving the fate of your ERP project in the hands of software consultants and vendors may only create a false sense of security. Regardless of all the right intentions, software consultants are not all-knowing, have a limited ability to control the keys to project success, and are often the beneficiaries of cost overruns. When it comes to software vendors, their sales people will be long gone when it comes time to go-live with the new system.

This ERP book addresses strategies and techniques to help organizations take charge of their projects to drive success. It contains many tips to select ERP software, develop implementation strategies, establish a realistic schedule and budget, manage service providers, redesign processes and transfer software knowledge. It is a guide to making informed decisions during each project phase. The information is applicable to new implementations and system upgrades.

Successful ERP is not about becoming a technology guru, mastering project planning software or hiring more consultants. Success comes from education and knowledge that your senior management and your project team can understand and embrace.

The book was previously a No. 1 New Release on [...] in its respective categories, and recently named the No. 1 book for ERP Project Managers by Book Authority.

This edition updated: Jan 2026