The ERP Perspective
The ERP Perspective is a podcast for leaders navigating the reality of enterprise transformation. Hosted by George Collier, it explores what actually happens after go-live, where ERP success is truly defined. Through conversations with CIOs, CFOs, transformation leaders, and industry experts, the show unpacks the decisions, trade-offs, and challenges that shape modern ERP environments. Topics include adoption, change management, AI, finance transformation, and system strategy, offering real-world experience and honest insight.
Episodes
The ERP Perspective: The Microsoft ERP Adoption Gap with Sanjay Limbachya (BR One)
What if the biggest barrier to ERP success isn't the system?It's everything happening around it.In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Sanjay Limbachya, Co-Founder and Director at BR One, to explore The Microsoft ERP Adoption Gap and why technically successful implementations can still struggle to create meaningful change across the business.Because imp
The ERP Perspective: The Next ERP Competitive Advantage Isn't AI... It's Operational Intelligence with Matthias Heitmann (Bosch Software and Digital Solutions)
What if the next competitive advantage in ERP isn't the ERP itself?It's how well the organisation connects technology, data, processes, and operational reality.In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Matthias Heitmann, Sales Director Europe and Global Partner Lead at Bosch Software and Digital Solutions, to explore where the next generation of enterprise
The ERP Perspective: Why Inventory Management Isn't Enough for Growing Manufacturers with Shane Dubbelman (MRPeasy)
Growing manufacturers don't need more software.They need the right software for the problems they're actually trying to solve.In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, we sit down with Shane Dubbelman, Marketing Specialist at MRP Easy, to explore the reality of inventory management, manufacturing software, and ERP selection for small and growing manufacturers.The conversation looks at
The ERP Perspective: Why Mid-Market ERP Buyers Are Rethinking What “Modern ERP” Should Feel Like with Yuriy Zaletskyy (ACUPOWER)
What should businesses actually expect from a modern ERP?Flexibility? Scalability? Data ownership? Easier integration?Or simply the freedom to build an ERP environment around the business, rather than building the business around the ERP?In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Yuriy Zaletskyy, Co-Founder and CTO at ACUPOWER, to explore what "modern ERP"
The ERP Perspective: Can AI Save Failing ERP Projects or Just Expose Them Faster? With Frank Maier
AI is creating enormous possibilities for ERP transformation.But it is also raising a more uncomfortable question.What happens when powerful new technology meets weak project foundations?In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Frank Maier, CEO of Dynamics Global Projects, to explore whether AI can genuinely improve ERP project success, or whether it will simply
The ERP Perspective: France's E-Invoicing Deadline Is About to Expose Weak ERP Foundations with Ludo Van Den Ende (DevElite)
E-invoicing is becoming unavoidable.But compliance is only the beginning of the conversation.In our latest episode of The ERP Perspective, George Collier sits down with Ludo Van Den Ende, Partner at DevElite, to explore what the rapid expansion of e-invoicing really means for ERP, finance, and enterprise architecture.The conversation moves beyond regulatory deadlines to examine what organisations
The ERP Perspective: The AI-Native Finance Stack: Is ERP Still the Centre of Finance Transformation? with John Cusick (Echo Park Consulting)
Is AI replacing ERP...Or is it making ERP more important than ever?In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we're joined by John Cusick, President of Echo Park Consulting, to explore how AI is reshaping the role of ERP in finance, enterprise architecture, and business transformation.As AI-native platforms, intelligent agents, and automation continue to evolve, organisations are rethinking what
The ERP Perspective: Why ERP Selection Has Changed Forever with Andy Pratico (Essential Software Solutions)
Choosing an ERP has never been more challenging.And one wrong decision can impact your business for the next decade.In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we're joined by Andy Pratico from Essential Software Solutions to explore why organisations need to rethink the way they evaluate, select, and implement ERP systems.Because successful ERP projects don't start with software.They start with bette
The ERP Perspective: Why Industry-Specific ERP Is Becoming the SMB Advantage With Adam Sklader (ECI Software Solutions)
Is choosing the ERP with the most features really the best decision...Or should organisations be placing greater value on industry expertise and long-term partnership?In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we're joined by Adam Sklader, President of Manufacturing at ECI Software Solutions, to explore what really drives successful ERP transformations for manufacturers and growing businesses.Fro
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 suc
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 becaus
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
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
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 l
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
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
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 o
The ERP Perspective: From Receivables to Revenue with Or Kapelinsky
Receivables isn’t just a finance process.It’s one of the most overlooked drivers of revenue performance.In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Or Kapelinsky from Reevol to explore how organisations can rethink receivables, from a back-office function into a strategic lever for growth.Because while most businesses focus on revenue generation… They often overlook how efficiently tha
The ERP Perspective: ERP Isn’t Broken: But the Way We Operate It Is with Adam Jones
ERP isn’t just changing.The way we test, manage, and operate ERP is changing even faster.In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Adam Jones from Opkey to unpack what’s really happening inside modern cloud ERP environments, beyond implementation.As organisations deal with continuous updates, complex integrations, and increasing pressure to deliver value post go-live, a new set of ch
The ERP Perspective: Why ERP Transformations Still Fail… Even After 30 Years of Lessons! with Eric Kimberling
Most ERP transformations don’t fail.But they still don’t deliver what was promised.The full episode of The ERP Perspective with Eric Kimberling is now live.In this conversation, we unpack why ERP success remains so difficult to achieve, despite better technology, more vendors, and decades of experience.Because the real issue isn’t the system.It’s everything around it.We explore:• Why organisations
The ERP Perspective: Beyond ERP - Designing a Modern Finance Architecture with Rich Reid
ERP is essential.But it was never designed to answer the questions leaders actually ask in the boardroom.🎙 The full episode of The ERP Perspective with Rich Reid of SC&H is now live.In this conversation, we explore a topic that many organisations are beginning to confront:ERP alone cannot deliver modern finance insight.ERP systems were built to be:• The system of record• The place where transa
The ERP Perspective: ERP is a Finance Transformation Wearing an IT Label... And CFOs Need to Reclaim it! with Thomas Hood
ERP is a finance transformation wearing an IT label.And CFOs need to reclaim it.🎙 The full episode of The ERP Perspective with Thomas Hood of SC&H Group is NOW live.In this conversation, we unpack a critical shift happening inside organisations right now:→ ERP decisions are often led by IT…But finance lives with the consequences.From planning and forecasting to close cycles, data governance an
The ERP Perspective - From "Vibe Coding" to Enterprise Engineering with Jan Baan
AI can build faster.But can it build safely?In this week’s podcast from The ERP Perspective with Jan Baan (Founder of Rappit), the conversation turns to a critical question:→ Can AI-generated code power core ERP systems without creating the next decade of technical debt?Because experimentation is accelerating.Vibe coding.Natural language prompts.AI generating applications in minutes.But Jan draws
The ERP Perspective: From Firefighting to Flow - How Automation Changes Release Readiness with David Zimmerman
Cloud ERP didn’t just change the technology.It changed the rhythm of running the business.This weeks podcast is NOW live on The ERP Perspective with David Zimmerman (Opkey) and one truth sits underneath everything:→ In the cloud, transformation doesn’t stop at go-live, it becomes an operating model.Because most organisations came from a world where upgrades were optional.Every few years.Sometimes
The ERP Perspective: Driving Local Ownership for a Global ERP Standard (And Why It Matters) with Arne Buthmann
In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we’re joined by Arne Buthmann, Founder of OXYGY, to explore one of the biggest challenges in every ERP transformation:How do you drive global standardisation without losing local ownership?Arne breaks down why compliance isn’t the same as adoption, why many ERP programmes look successful at Go-Live but struggle long-term, and what transformation leaders can
The ERP Perspective: AUTOMATION FIRST - Why ERP Projects Fail Without Continuous Testing (Before, During & After Go-Live) with David Zimmerman
In this episode of The ERP Perspective, David Zimmerman from Opkey challenges one of the most dangerous assumptions in ERP:That testing ends at go-live.We explore why postponing testing creates hidden risk, how automation-first thinking changes ERP outcomes, and why cloud ERP has made continuous testing a business-critical capability, not a technical nice-to-have.This conversation also looks at wh
The ERP Perspective: AI First ERP - A CTO Playbook For Turning Business Central Into A Data & Decision Platform with Martin Rusnak
An AI strategy that ignores ERP is already behind.Because AI can’t outperform fragmented data, broken processes, or unclear decision ownership.🎙️ The full episode is now live on The ERP Perspective with CTO/CIO Martin Rusnak:“AI-First ERP: A CTO Playbook for Turning Business Central into a Data & Decision Platform.”This isn’t a “future of AI” conversation.It’s a CTO-grade playbook for leaders
The ERP Perspective: Composable ERP - The CIO’s escape plan from monolithic ERP pain with Tim Faith
In this episode of The ERP Perspective, I sit down with Tim Faith - Fractional CIO helping organisations escape monolithic ERP pain by designing composable, business-aligned digital architectures.Tim brings a sharp, pragmatic perspective shaped by years of working with organisations stuck between stability and change, where ERP has become a sunk cost leaders are afraid to touch, yet market forces
The ERP Perspective: The CFO Mindset Shift - Mobilising the C-Suite and Board to Turn ERP into a Value Engine with Rui Teixeira
In this episode of The ERP Perspective, I sit down with Rui Teixeira → Fractional CFO in Life Sciences and a leader helping organisations transform ERP dread into ERP confidence.Rui brings a rare perspective, sitting at the intersection of finance, leadership, culture, and transformation and challenges many of the assumptions organisations still make about ERP.His message is clear:👉 ERP doesn’t fa
The ERP Perspective: The ERP Bootcamp - Train Your Project Team Before the Project Starts with Bret Robinson
In this episode of The ERP Perspective, I sit down with Bret Robinson → one of the leading voices in ERP readiness and the creator of the AI Experts methodology.Bret has helped countless organisations de-risk their ERP programs, and his message is clear:ERP doesn’t fail because of software.It fails because people aren’t prepared to succeed.We talk about why teams need to be educated before the pro
The ERP Perspective: ERP Fails - Leadership, Engineering Thinking & Preventing Failure with Dr James A Robertson
In this episode of The ERP Perspective, I sit down with Dr James A Robertson.Known across the industry as The ERP Doctor to talk honestly about why so many ERP projects don’t deliver the results organizations expect.James has spent decades fixing failing ERP programs, and his message is straightforward:ERP doesn’t fail because of software. It fails because it isn’t engineered to succeed.We discuss
The ERP Perspective: Silence: The Biggest Risk in ERP → Phase 0, Culture & Leadership with Jakob Bent Smed
ERP projects rarely fail because of software or system integrators. Jakob Bent Smed argues that the biggest risk is silence: fear, politics, and a lack of psychological safety that stop teams from speaking up when it matters most.In this episode, we unpack:Why silence is the hidden ERP failure patternWhy Phase 0 is the most critical and most neglected stageHow leaders can build a culture of trust
The ERP Perspective: The Power of Taking Time (to Do It Right)with Judith O'Callaghan
In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we sit down with Judith O’Callaghan, Director and Facilitator of Masterclass with SAP. An industry veteran with 20+ years of experience guiding global ERP programs.Judith brings a powerful message that every transformation leader needs to hear:Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.Most ERP programs fail not because of technology, but because teams rush into impleme
The ERP Perspective: SAP’s 5X strategy isn’t just another roadmap → it’s the biggest strategic shift since R/3 with Alisdair Bach
In this new podcast from The ERP Perspective, Alisdair Bach, Global SAP Transformation Leader and Founder of Dragon ERP, breaks down what 5X actually means for customers, SIs, and the wider SAP ecosystem.And here’s the part most people are missing:5X isn’t about forcing S/4 migrations.5X is about unlocking value from the entire installed base → ECC, BW, hybrid, on-prem, cloud… all of it.Alisdair e
The ERP Perspective - Turning ERP Adoption into Business Value with Arne Buthmann
Arne doesn’t just talk about transformation. He redefines it.Key insight: Go-live isn’t success, it’s just the start of value.In this episode, Arne explains why the future of ERP leadership means moving from control to orchestration, aligning everyone around:✅ One definition of success✅ One KPI sheet✅ One shared understanding of performanceBecause at the end of the day, it’s not about whether the
The ERP Perspective: Mastering SAP - The Human Side of Transformation with Sana Asher
In this episode of The ERP Perspective, Sana Asher shares what truly drives success in SAP and ERP transformations: leadership, communication, and mindset.Drawing from her experience leading global SAP S/4HANA programs and coaching transformation leaders, Sana explains why change management is the missing link between a working system and a thriving organization.This conversation is packed with pr
The ERP Perspective: ERP vs Best-of-Breed with Sam Gupta
Guest: Sam Gupta - Founder & Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ“Don’t start with the system - start with the strategy.” In this episode, Sam Gupta, ERP strategist, podcast host, and industry analyst, joins The ERP Perspective to tackle one of the biggest questions in digital transformation:Should your business go all-in on an ERP suite, or build a best-of-breed ecosystem?Sam brings two decades o
The ERP Perspective - Episode 2: The IFS Revolution (Charlie Shephard)
In this episode of The ERP Perspective, Charlie Shephard reveals how IFS Cloud transformed his business saving time, improving visibility, and empowering smarter decisions through AI-driven insights.From automation and connected operations to the power of AI in the IFS core, Charlie explains how IFS isn’t just helping companies run better it’s helping them work smarter.💡 In This Episode You’ll Lea
The ERP Perspective: ERP Isn’t Broken But How We Buy It Is... with Andy Pratico
The ERP Perspective → Episode 1 : ERP Reality CheckGuest: Andy Pratico - ERP veteran, educator, and author of “How to Select Your ERP Without Losing Your Mind.” “ERP isn’t broken but how we buy and use it often is.” In this episode, Andy shares 40+ years of hard-earned wisdom on what really drives ERP success and why so many businesses struggle long before go-live. If you’re evaluating ERP systems
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