Reigniting ERP Momentum: Sustaining Value Beyond Implementation
Enterprise systems like ERP and HCM are often hailed as organisational game-changers, yet their implementation is no small feat. On average, ERP projects cost around 3-5% of a mid-sized company’s annual revenue and require 6-12 months to deploy, depending on the organisation’s size. These implementations involve intricate processes - project planning, data migration, system configuration, stakeholder alignment, and extensive training. For many businesses, this substantial investment is justified by the promise of operational efficiency and centralised data.
Nearly 95% of companies report improved processes post-ERP implementation, yet many struggle to sustain engagement and optimisation beyond go-live.
Despite this, post-implementation realities often fall short of expectations. While 67% of businesses describe their ERP rollouts as “successful,” only 49% report staying on schedule, and 38% exceed their initial budgets due to scope expansion or technical issues. The initial enthusiasm that propels these initiatives tends to wane after the system goes live, leading to underutilisation and diminishing returns on the investment.
The Post-Go-Live Plateau
The challenge isn’t in launching ERP systems; it’s in making them thrive. Research indicates that nearly 95% of companies report improved processes post-ERP implementation, yet long-term success often hinges on continued user engagement and optimisation. When the internal champions who spearheaded the system’s adoption leave or shift roles, their successors may lack the same enthusiasm or knowledge to fully leverage the tool’s capabilities. Over time, the system risks becoming a rigid database rather than a dynamic asset, stifling the very efficiency and growth it was meant to enable.
Common barriers include:
Reviving ERP Value: Albida’s Approach
At Albida, we see ERP systems not as static tools but as integral, evolving parts of an organisation’s ecosystem. A successful go-live is just the beginning of the journey. What follows is critical: ensuring your ERP system continues to drive value, adapt to changing business needs, and empower teams long after implementation.
Our approach is grounded in understanding your unique organisational challenges and objectives, then working alongside your team to ensure that the system evolves as a natural extension of your business operations. Here’s how:
Treating ERP implementation as a one-time project is like planting a tree and walking away—without care and attention, it won’t bear fruit.
1. Aligning Systems with Strategy
We help organisations treat their ERP as a strategic enabler, not just an operational tool. This means revisiting your system regularly to align it with shifting business goals. Whether it’s leveraging new ERP functionalities, integrating additional modules, or streamlining workflows, we ensure the system grows with your business, not against it.
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2. Empowering Your People
Albida takes a hands-on approach to keep teams engaged and capable. By offering tailored, ongoing training—not just technical instruction but role-specific workshops—we ensure every user feels confident in their ability to harness the ERP’s full potential. When turnover occurs or new talent joins, we integrate them seamlessly, preserving momentum and institutional knowledge.
3. Uncovering Insights Through Data
ERP systems are a goldmine of insights, yet many organisations barely scratch the surface. We work with your team to unlock the power of embedded analytics, enabling proactive decisions. This helps identify inefficiencies, forecast demand, and prioritise improvements—all critical in ensuring a strong ROI.
4. Establishing Resilient Governance
To prevent systems from becoming sidelined, Albida assists in building a governance framework tailored to your organisation. By embedding ownership across cross-functional teams, we mitigate the risk of knowledge silos while fostering accountability. This ensures your ERP remains a shared resource, driving value at every level of the business.
Albida embeds itself within your team, ensuring your ERP becomes a platform for continuous innovation and growth, not just a static tool.
The Bigger Picture
Treating ERP implementation as a one-time project is like planting a tree and walking away. Without water, care, and periodic pruning, it won’t bear fruit. Albida specialises in helping organisations navigate this post-implementation phase, ensuring that your ERP system remains a strategic asset rather than a forgotten relic.
At Albida, we don’t just deliver systems; we deliver lasting change. Our role is to embed ourselves within your team, blending deep technical expertise with a nuanced understanding of your business. This ensures your ERP remains more than a tool—it becomes a platform for continuous innovation and growth.
Let’s work together to reignite the value of your ERP system.
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