Why ERP is so hard to Implement?
Some Common Challenges We Hear from Clients:
Before starting an ERP transformation, every organization faces the same fundamental questions:
- Companies have experienced tremendous growing pains, yet their internal systems are still running on legacy ERP platforms implemented over 20–30 years ago — now outdated, fragmented, and unsupported. The opportunity for business growth exists, and it's visible on the company strategic roadmap, but the company infrastructure doesn’t support or align with that roadmap.
- Legacy System Fatigue – Existing systems are out of sync, patches are discontinued, and IT teams “bandage” issues daily to stay operational.
The Big Questions Every Business Asks
So, Where do we begin?
- What kind of planning or internal assessment is required before reaching out to ERP Vendors?
- Which ERP is right for us? How do we objectively evaluate the best fit? Do we need a readiness assessment?
- SAP ECC 6.0, SAP S4/HANA 2023/2025
- Infor M3 Cloud suite, 13.4 / 16
- Oracle EBS/R12, Oracle Cloud Fusion
- Epicor Kinetic 2024.2 / Kinetic Cloud
- NetSuite Cloud / OneWorld
- Oracle EBS/R12, Oracle Cloud Fusion
- Microsoft D365 F&O
- IFS v10 On-Prem → Upgrade to Cloud 25R1
- Salesforce Essential/Professional/Enterprise
3. What level of investment and internal resource allocation are realistic?
4. What are the “baby steps” from 0–10 to get the organization ready?
5. What internal readiness do we need?
6. With staff already working full-time, how do we structure the ERP project team effectively?
7. Who are the process owners, process leaders, and process SMEs?
8. What are their roles and responsibilities required
How much will the ERP implementation cost?
- How do we choose the right System Implementer (SI)?
- How do we prepare our people, data, and processes before the SI even steps in?
- How do we balance daily operations and project workload?
- There are many reputable firms, how do we identify the right partner — and avoid the wrong ones?
Why Pick BoxMeRP to Implement ERP?
ERP — Three Simple Letters, One Massive Transformation
ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning — just three letters, easy to say, but the moment you start this journey, your world changes.
Once the contracts are signed — MSA, SOW, and all the big commitments — life for the Executive Sponsor, Project Sponsor, and key decision makers will never feel the same.
What seemed like a polished vendor presentation turns into sleepless nights, countless meetings, and a constant tug-of-war between expectations and reality.
Your 365 days start to count backward from the moment you sign, and your heartbeat begins to race.
BoxMeRP Understands Because We’ve Been There
At BoxMeRP, we’re not just consultants — we’re practitioners. We know what it’s like to be responsible for payroll, operations, and family all at once, while trying to deliver an ERP project that doesn’t break the business.
We were Born to Work (B2W) — just like you.
We work hard to help you start from Step 0, the most critical step before you run. That’s where most ERP projects succeed — or fail — before they even begin.
Why Clients Choose BoxMeRP
Practical, Real-World Guidance: No buzzwords. We tell you what matters.
Affordable Expertise: Our rates are typically 30–40% lower than market average because we value steady, honest work — not inflated margins.
ERP-Ready in Any Economy: We understand today’s challenges. We focus on results, not presentations.
Step 0 Readiness Framework: We help you plan before the vendors arrive — saving you from costly mistakes later.
BoxMeRP Role
Bridges the gap between your business vision and ERP execution:
- Establish Vendor/SI Selection Criteria
- Define Budget, Timeline, and Resource Models
- Ensure Governance, Transparency, and Success
- Whether you’re planning an upgrade, new implementation, or a full re-implementation, BoxMeRP ensures your ERP journey starts right — with strategy, structure, and sustainability.
- Create a Master Implementation Project Plan (MIPP)
- Guide Data Migration, UAT, and Change Management
Our Mission:
To prevent you from ever hearing those haunting words again:
> “ERP Failed.”
“Restarted.”
“On Hold.”
Your ERP journey doesn’t need to be a nightmare.
Spend just 5 minutes with BoxMeRP, and you’ll see how clarity, structure, and experience can rewrite your ERP story — before it even begins.