ERP Strategy and Planning

ERP Strategy and Planning provides the foundation for aligning Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with an organization’s business goals and operational needs. It encompasses assessing existing processes, defining requirements, selecting suitable solutions, and developing a roadmap for implementation and ongoing improvement. Effective planning addresses data migration, system integration, governance, and change management, helping organizations manage costs, reduce risk, and prepare employees for new ways of working. By establishing clear priorities and measurable outcomes, businesses can coordinate ERP investments across finance, supply chain, human resources, and other core functions. A well-defined ERP strategy extends beyond technology selection; it guides decisions about process design, deployment models, and future scalability. This approach helps organizations build a flexible foundation for growth, improve operational performance, and maximize the long-term value of their ERP systems.

ERP migration
Jefferson Parish Sets July 1 Go-Live for Infor Public Sector ERP
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is set to implement its Infor Public Sector ERP system, BRIDGE, on July 1, marking a transition from its legacy financial management system to improve operational efficiency, with a significant blackout period and new supplier portal mandates affecting finance and procurement activities.
SAP agentic AI manufacturing Hannover Messe 2026
Infor Expands Manufacturing Strategy with Deloitte MES Alliance and AWS AI Push
Infor expands its manufacturing strategy through a Deloitte MES alliance and AWS AI agents, connecting shop floor execution with ERP and automation at scale.
Infor Appoints Geoff Thomas to Lead Asia Pacific and Japan Operations
Infor has appointed Geoff Thomas as SVP and general manager for Asia Pacific and Japan to enhance regional strategy and operations, signaling a commitment to growth in the APJ market through increased customer engagement, local expertise, and a robust partner ecosystem.
Verisk and Oracle Fusion Cloud
Izzi Software Partners with Virtutem to Extend Valence Modernization
Izzi Software and Virtutem have partnered to offer the Valence application modernization platform, providing IBM i users a low-code alternative to vendor-supported upgrades, thus enabling incremental modernization.
Epic’s Healthcare-Native ERP, AI Gambit: Disruption or Long Game Against Major Players?
Epic's development of a healthcare-native ERP aims to integrate seamlessly with its EHR and AI features, potentially disrupting the market by consolidating operational functions while forcing health systems to reflect on their existing application frameworks, though full capabilities are not expected until 2027.
Infor Maps Modernization Path, Updates for IBM i ERP Portfolio
Infor is modernizing its IBM i ERP portfolio by introducing OS support, expanded API integration, and a next-generation UI, with plans to deliver IBM i 7.6 across its main ERP systems by 2026.
Godlan
Music to the ears: How Godlan streamlined Zildjian’s order entries
The operational efficiency of businesses, exemplified by Zildjian Company's successful upgrade of its ERP system to Infor Syteline, relies heavily on the speed and ease of order processing, along with a better overall operational performance.
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To prevent your ERP project from failing, stop undertaking an ERP Project
Chris Morton consults with Infor customers to rationalize the business benefit they can expect to realize by upgrading their business systems and processes. Chris Lewis, MAFM, MBA, and PhD candidate is a Vice President of Solution Consulting with 15 years...
Improve business productivity and agility with modern ERP
How do you run your business? Are you doing weekly planning on a whiteboard? Do you keep track...