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Why Most ERP Projects Fail (And How to Avoid It)

70% of ERP implementations fail to meet expectations. Here's the real reason—and it's not the software.

15 January 20258 min readBy CA Rakesh Kumar

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The Uncomfortable Truth About ERP Failures

70% of ERP implementations fail to meet their original objectives. That's not a typo.

But here's what most consultants won't tell you: the software is rarely the problem.

The Real Culprits

1. Vendor-Led Design - System optimized for vendor's strengths, not your needs

2. Weak Business Requirements - Vague needs like "better reporting"

3. Process Chaos Baked In - Automating bad processes makes them faster, not better

4. Change Resistance - No adoption means no value

How to Actually Succeed

1. Design before digitize: Fix processes first

2. Own the requirements: Don't let vendors define needs

3. Invest in adoption: Budget 20-30% for change management

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Written by

CA Rakesh Kumar

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