SAP Offshore Development Project Experience
SAP Offshore DevelopmentThere is a time and a place for everything–, even SAP project offshore activities. Unfortunately in the quest to save money the wrong approach can sound good on paper but cost...
View ArticleHidden SAP Offshore Development Costs
SAP Offshore DevelopmentMy experience with SAP offshore development is that no matter how detailed your spec is their lack of experience with standard SAP transactions and functionality means they will...
View ArticleWhere Does SAP Offshore Development Make Sense?
SAP Offshore Development CostIf you are capable of providing detailed design specs where there is almost no deviation or thought required this is a great option. The instant your SAP design requires a...
View ArticleProtecting Yourself from SAP Consulting Fraud
SAP fake consultantOne of the most pervasive problems with SAP or any other ERP project is the sheer amount of fraud. It is so rampant with such huge financial effects in any other area it would be...
View ArticleSAP Program Management Requires a Type of CMMI
SAP Program ManagementMany may be unaware that SAP provides a broad set of tools and resources for Program Management and Capability Maturity Model (or CMM). Very few are familiar with SAP’s broad set...
View ArticleSAP IT Governance, SAP Program Management, SAP PMO Metrics
SAP Program SuccessSAP Program and SAP Project Management can be tough. In a recent Focus.com expert discussion the issue was raised about who a Project Manager or a Program Manager should be...
View ArticleSAP Service Delivery versus Value Delivery
SAP Value DeliveryIn my review of academic literature around SAP or ERP implementations I find some thought provoking items. Recently I reviewed a study which helped me to form a more complete picture...
View ArticleBeing an Expert Witness in an SAP System Integrator or Consultant Fraud Trial
SAP Expert WitnessThose who have followed this site for any period of time are probably aware that one of my passions is to see the whole business application space “cleaned up.”A recent group of...
View ArticleInvestigative Report: Enterprise Application Guest Worker Fraud in America
Guest Worker FraudLast week’s post on why Guest Worker IT Firms Crash Then Burn When Investigating Visa Fraud provided a little background on guest worker fraud being investigated now. Much of the...
View Article9 Games ERP Consultants Play
ERP Consultant GamesMost in the ERP industry agree that software consultants can play a major role in helping their clients successfully implement a new ERP package. While some consulting firms have...
View ArticleSAP & IT Outsourcing – Vendor Management Tactics & Strategies
Outsourcing Tactics & Strategy In an outsourcing arrangement you have one of two approaches: work up front to reduce potential disputes or be prepared to deal with the fallout. The less aggressive...
View ArticleSAP and IT Outsourcing – Vendor Management Considerations
Outsourcing Motives One of the hot trends in IT is outsourcing. The allure of smooth sailing, fewer headaches, and lower cost generally capture senior leadership’s attention. The sales pitches about...
View ArticleSAP & IT Outsourcing – RESULTS MATTER!
In House vs. Outsource Business today is looking for a way to provide shareholder value. Outsourcing has become one of the latest “crazes” to boost stock values because shareholders believe it will...
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