The ERP Perspective

The ERP Perspective
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The ERP Perspective is a podcast for leaders navigating the reality of enterprise transformation. Hosted by George Collier, the show goes beyond implementation to explore what actually happens after go-live, where ERP success is truly defined. Through conversations with CIOs, CFOs, transformation leaders, and industry experts, we unpack the decisions, trade-offs, and challenges that shape modern ERP environments. From adoption and change management to AI, finance transformation, and system strategy, this is where real-world experience meets honest insight.

  1. 5d ago

    The ERP Perspective: AI in Regulated ERP | How Do You Innovate When Every Change Must Be Proved? with Ramzan Amin (SIM Consulting)

    AI is moving into every part of the enterprise. The real question isn't whether organisations will adopt it. It's whether they'll govern it effectively. In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we're joined by Ramzan Amin, CEO of SIM Consulting, to explore how organisations can introduce AI into ERP environments without compromising trust, compliance, or operational control. Because successful AI adoption isn't just about capability. It's about governance. In this episode, we cover: Why AI governance should start with the business problem, not the technologyThe unique challenges of deploying AI in regulated industriesWhy governance is critical for AI adoption in the public sectorHow organisations can avoid the mistakes that create tomorrow's transformation headlinesThe evolution of AI-powered ERP testing and continuous assuranceWhy explainability, accountability, and trust are becoming enterprise prioritiesHow leaders can balance innovation with compliance and operational risk Key takeaway: The organisations that create the most value from AI won't simply be the fastest adopters. They'll be the ones that build governance into every stage of the journey. Because AI doesn't replace leadership. It makes good governance more important than ever.

    34 min

  2. Jun 12

    The ERP Perspective | Go-Live Is Not a Date: Why ERP Readiness Needs to Be Measured Before It’s Too Late with Gabor Fulop

    Go-live is not success. It's the moment your organisation starts proving whether the transformation actually works. In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we're joined by Gabor Fulop, CEO of ControlledGo-Live, to explore the realities of ERP program delivery, governance, accountability, and operational readiness. Because most ERP programs don't fail because of technology. They fail because of the decisions surrounding it. In this episode, we cover: Why accountability becomes diluted in large ERP programsHow decision drift quietly moves programmes away from their original objectivesIdentifying and removing decision bottlenecks before they impact deliveryWhy go-live readiness should be measured months before deploymentThe leadership challenges CIOs face during major transformationsHow governance influences program outcomes more than most organisations realiseThe emerging risks of AI governance and how organisations can avoid exponential failure Key takeaway: ERP success is rarely determined by technology. It's determined by leadership, governance, decision-making, and operational readiness. Because transformation moves at the speed of decisions, not project plans.

    37 min

  3. Jun 5 ·  Bonus

    The ERP Perspective: ImplementERP.AI Demonstration | Rethinking ERP Design Before Implementation with Jonathan Lee (Bonus Episode)

    Most ERP projects focus on software selection. But the real challenge starts much earlier. In this special demonstration, we explore ImplementERP.AI and how organisations can use business architecture, process design, and AI-powered modelling to create stronger ERP foundations before implementation begins. Because successful ERP transformation isn't just about selecting the right system. It's about understanding how the business should operate. In this demonstration, you'll see: How organisations can visualise business architecture before ERP implementationMapping processes and identifying operational complexityCreating stronger alignment between business and technologyHow AI can support ERP planning and transformation designIdentifying risks before they become costly implementation challengesBuilding scalable foundations for future ERP and AI initiatives Why this matters Many ERP projects struggle because technology decisions are made before business architecture is clearly defined. ImplementERP.AI takes a different approach. Instead of starting with software, it starts with: → Process clarity→ Operational design→ Business architecture→ Organisational alignment Helping organisations make better ERP decisions before implementation begins.

    26 min

  4. Jun 5

    The ERP Perspective: ERP for SMEs: Context over Chaos with Jonathan Lee

    ERP for SMEs shouldn’t mean copying the Fortune 500. But it also shouldn’t mean operating without structure. In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Jonathan Lee from PerfectSME, alongside the vision behind ImplementERP.AI, to explore how SMEs can build scalable ERP foundations without inheriting unnecessary enterprise complexity. Because successful ERP for SMEs isn’t about doing less. It’s about designing smarter. In this episode, we cover: Why ERP projects fail when business architecture is skippedHow SMEs accidentally create unnecessary ERP complexityWhy AI won’t fix poor ERP foundationsThe relationship between data quality, process design, and AI readinessCommon ERP challenges SMEs face during growthHow to build scalable operational foundations without overengineering the business Key takeaway: SMEs don’t need enterprise-sized ERP programs. But they do need enterprise-level thinking around process, architecture, and scalability.

    42 min

  5. May 29

    The ERP Perspective: ERP Isn’t Failing at Go-Live... It’s Failing in Adoption with Arne Buthmann (OXYGY)

    ERP transformation is not just a systems project.It’s a people transformation.In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Arne Buthmann from OXYGY to explore the human realities behind ERP transformation, from leadership and adoption to confidence, behaviour, and organisational alignment.Because technology alone does not create transformation.People do.In this episode, we cover:* Why leadership presence matters during ERP transformation* The importance of involving the business in design decisions* How testing should act as a rehearsal for real operational work* The hidden adoption challenges that appear after go-live* Why behavioural change matters more than technical deployment* How organisations can create stronger alignment, confidence, and long-term adoptionKey takeaway:Go-live is not the finish line.The real challenge begins when the organisation has to live and operate inside the new reality every day.

    38 min

  6. May 22

    The ERP Perspective: ERP Isn’t What Your Customers See, Your Documents Are With Dene Palmer

    Customers never see your ERP system. They experience the outputs of it. In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Dene Palmer from ERP Mechanics to explore why document outputs, communication flows, and customer-facing experiences are becoming a critical part of ERP strategy. Because while ERP systems are powerful at managing transactions and operational data… They were never designed to be customer experience engines. In this episode, we cover: Why ERP systems are fundamentally data engines, not output enginesHow document outputs directly shape customer experienceThe hidden operational complexity behind ERP document managementWhy scalable output architecture matters as organisations growThe risks of fragmented templates, workflows, and communication processesHow businesses can streamline document outputs without sacrificing flexibility Key takeaway: ERP value isn’t just created inside the system. It’s created through the experiences, documents, and communications delivered from it.

    36 min

  7. May 15

    The ERP Perspective: The Evergreen ERP Model: Why Transformation Shouldn’t Be a One-Off Program with Per Karlsson

    ERP isn’t a one-time transformation. It’s something that must evolve with the business. In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Per Karlsson from Resolvr to explore how organisations can move beyond traditional ERP programs and design systems that stay aligned over time. Because the real challenge isn’t go-live. It’s what happens after. 🔍 In this episode, we cover: Why ERP must move from project → ongoing capabilityWhat an “evergreen” ERP model really means in practiceHow process-driven architecture creates true business visibilityWhy complexity exists in both systems and processesThe role of process design in enabling business agilityThe future challenges organisations face in managing continuous ERP change Key takeaway: ERP success isn’t defined by implementation. It’s defined by how well your system continues to align with your business as it evolves.

    31 min

  8. May 1

    The ERP Perspective: ERP Was Built for Stability, But Business Runs on Change with Sandeep Chopra (Everest Systems)

    ERP is no longer just about systems. It’s about how businesses build, adapt, and operate in a world shaped by AI. In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Sandeep Chopra from Everest Systems to explore how AI is transforming enterprise systems and what it means for the future of ERP. From AI agents to business-led development, this conversation goes beyond implementation and into how organisations must rethink their operating model. In this episode, we cover: How AI is enabling business users to build softwareWhy organisations still avoid ERP change and the real cost of that decisionThe rise of AI agents and the future of business automationHow to balance ERP and best-of-breed systems through integrationWhy ERP is evolving from stability → agilityWhat leaders need to rethink as AI reshapes enterprise systems Key takeaway: ERP is no longer just a system of record. It’s becoming a platform for continuous change and the organisations that adapt fastest will lead.

    35 min
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The ERP Perspective is a podcast for leaders navigating the reality of enterprise transformation. Hosted by George Collier, the show goes beyond implementation to explore what actually happens after go-live, where ERP success is truly defined. Through conversations with CIOs, CFOs, transformation leaders, and industry experts, we unpack the decisions, trade-offs, and challenges that shape modern ERP environments. From adoption and change management to AI, finance transformation, and system strategy, this is where real-world experience meets honest insight.

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