Your team needs an ERP project rescue. How do you minimize risk when choosing your next ERP partner? One way is to look for experience and a short implementation timeline. Softype’s resume includes 450+ NetSuite ERP implementations completed in 26 countries (and counting). And we can implement Oracle NetSuite ERP in as little as 45-120 days.
You know the myriad benefits of a properly configured and installed ERP system. You may have pushed for precisely that type of system that will increase revenue, reduce supply chain and distribution costs, improve processes, provide organization-wide visibility, and bring new insights through real-time reporting. But now, faced with a reality far different than your expectations, what do you do? Left with a list of requirements and a solution that doesn’t fulfill them, your team conducts a postmortem to identify why your ERP implementation failed.
High resistance to change – Your team must accept change to increase efficiency, or the project will be hampered.
Unclear or unrealistic requirements – If your business requirements are not sufficiently documented, the vendor may not understand your goals.
Changing requirements after the implementation starts – If you change conditions after beginning the project, the vendor may be unable to deliver the new requirement due to a technology insufficiency.
Slow and bureaucratic decision-making – Your team must be able to act quickly because some decisions during the implementation have ripple effects. Not making them promptly can delay the project past an operable period.
Gaps in internal resources – It’s common for some of your team to wear more than one hat during an implementation. However, if a critical person, such as the project manager, leaves, you must have someone else to fill in quickly.
Insufficient buy-in from executives and managers – If an executive team member does not champion the project, this can destroy an implementation.
If you’ve passed these hurdles or realize you could quickly improve one or more of them, it’s time to take a hard look at your ERP partner.
Bad match to the vendor’s solution – This frequently happens when your partner’s sales team doesn’t understand what their solution can and can’t do.
Inability to train your staff appropriately – the vendor’s consultants may not train your employees to the level needed.
Partner project team members are inexperienced – your partner’s implementation team may not correctly map your business requirements to the solution.
Slow, unresponsive, or inconsistent communication from the partner leads to frustration and confusion. Your meeting times should be set and consistent. Your partner should deliver service as expected.
If you determine that the root cause of your ERP implementation failure was your partner’s fault, it’s time to consider switching partners.
Here are some things to consider when choosing your new ERP partner:
Softype implemented 450+ clients in 26 countries.
Softype offers supply chain optimization, data migration, customization, and other services.
Softype’s project managers have decades of experience.
Softype has all this and more.
Softype’s customization of NetSuite ERP extends the platform to fit the requirements of our clients.
For more information, please review NetSuite Customization.
If you begin your ERP Project Rescue with Softype, don’t be surprised if we suggest a project restart. It may be better to start over with a clean slate than to reverse and re-implement what has already been done.
Alternatively, suppose sufficient detail has gone into your documentation. In that case, you know your exact business requirements, and if the solution attempted was well documented by your partner, it might be possible for Softype to pick up where the previous partner left off.
Either way, you are still under time, money, and expected ROI pressures. Therefore, Softype will suggest an aggressive deadline of 100 days (or less) to Go-Live.
Starting with a free NetSuite Health Check if you are moving from another NetSuite ERP partner
Choosing either a big bang Go-Live or a deliberate phased approach with quick wins along the way.
Defining clear and achievable requirements and expectations.
Identifying the most critical priorities for business improvement
Agreeing to functional and technical specifications Reviewing and committing to the project.
Ensuring our teams have the right internal and external resources to do the job.
Defining what needs to be done to Go-Live in 100 days (or less)
Businesses invite Softype to help them start achieving ROI from their Oracle NetSuite ERP. Softype offers complete project management, customization, training, deployment, and support. To help your business run even more smoothly, Softype also offers outsourced accounting/bookkeeping services to share your team’s load in running the business.
Connect with us to rescue your ERP Project and complete it in 100 days.
Shrey holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales, specializing in consulting.
With extensive experience in Enterprise Cloud Solutions (ERP) and Management Consulting spanning four continents, Shrey is equipped with the ability to bridge gaps between technology and business outcomes that will enhance customer experience. Having held leadership roles in consulting, advisory, and technology organizations across various geographies, Shrey brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in general management, leadership, and business development. With excellent people management skills and a strong consulting background, Shrey is extremely passionate about adding value through technology and process re-engineering.
Shrey’s unwavering dedication to cultivate a high-performing, customer-centric culture at Softype will empower our team to reach new heights and become the best version of ourselves.
Juliana (Nana) holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Stanford University.
The first development of cloud computing found Nana working in this area with her own start-up. Understanding the benefit of consolidating data and systems into a single version of the truth, she then partnered with NetLedger (now Oracle NetSuite) to offer a fully functional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system built exclusively on the cloud.
Nana’s expertise includes envisioning change and delivering value to growth-oriented businesses. Utilizing ERP technology and her advanced skills in process optimization, she streamlines processes, eliminates redundancies and manual processes, and facilitates digital transformations for Softype clients.
A ‘hands-on expert, Nana has, since founding Softype, participated in dozens of projects across 26 countries in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and all over Asia. Nana serves on the board of La Proteccion de la Infancia (Gota de Leche) and United Success Global.
Hugh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Old Dominion University.
As the son of a grocery store owner’s parents, Hugh started his marketing education early, beginning at around 10 years old. After beginning his Softype career in Sales, he discovered that additional marketing knowledge would be beneficial. He began to immerse himself in marketing education and in 2021, Hugh started a 6-month Digital Marketing certification course through the Digital Marketing Institute and American Marketing Association. After 4 months in the program, Hugh earned his Digital Marketing Specialist and Professional Certified Marketer certifications. In January 2022, he accepted a position change from Sales/Business Development to Digital Marketing Specialist.
Hugh’s mantra is: “If you think you can or you think you can’t, either way, you’re right.”
Terence holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines with a major in Tourism Management.
Terence’s experience includes sales and marketing roles, particularly creating marketing strategies, promotions, and retention programs in the travel and tourism industry. Since joining Softype in 2021, Terence has been a prime driver of marketing insights and a facilitator of key marketing initiatives in the Asia Pacific region. Event management is his specialty, including both online and in-person events that attract potential Softype clients to engage with the brand. Additionally, Terence is the face of Softype to our clients in Asia and Africa, ensuring they receive optimal service.
Personally, Terence enjoys basketball, cycling, guitar playing, mecha (robot) modeling, and video games. His daily mantra is as follows: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Ebe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ebenezer (Ebe) Mutungwa earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Ebe combines outstanding communication skills with expert knowledge of NetSuite ERP (5 years in pre-sales for NetSuite Africa). Although, as Softype’s Sales officer for the African continent, Ebe works with organizations in various industries, he has a soft spot for nonprofit organizations. A previous
NGO manager, Ebe understands their challenges and demonstrates how they can leverage the Oracle NetSuite ERP and NetSuite’s Social Impact program to support their mission.
When not working, Ebe enjoys traveling, jogging, playing the guitar, and spending time with family and friends. His words to live by are “Through it all; all is well.”
Jack attended the University of the Philippines, majoring in Hospitality Management.
Jack’s experience includes 4 years in the broadcasting industry and more than 33 years in enterprise information technology solutions sales. In the broadcast industry, Jack learned to match his style to anyone’s; he uses this skill today to communicate in a manner his clients appreciate. Jack combines empathetic listening skills with IT solutions knowledge to understand the finer points of what his customers require, need, and want.
Jack prizes spending time with his family. When he has time, he enjoys listening to music and watching soccer and mixed martial arts.
Chris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University, an MBA from Florida State University, and is pursuing a DBA degree from AMA University.
Chris has more than 16 years of software sales experience, including 13 years in ERP sales with Oracle and SAP. Combining his ERP and accounting knowledge (CPA), Chris finds the right solution for our clients. He dives headfirst into the details of his team’s engagements, ensuring that Softype’s solutions are always the best fit. Others describe Chris as action-oriented, hands-on, and accountable.
Personally, Chris enjoys tennis, squash, badminton, biking, and reading. He also enjoys leading others to change their lives by providing personal guidance. His words to live by are “Who Dares Wins.”
Upendra holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Indus Business Academy in Bengaluru, India. His credentials include the academic specialties of Information Technology and Marketing.
Upendra’s experience includes business consulting and business process re-engineering. He brings more than 17 years of technical solution development experience to Softype. He counts experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Supply Chain Management (SCM) integration projects in the manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, retail, banking, and insurance industries. He is proficient in procurement solutions and complex regulatory and compliance areas. Upendra also counts additional product management experience in the health care industry.
Joining Softype in 2021, Upendra brings a capability for hyper learning and an outstanding attitude, two traits in the Softype DNA, and is always a pleasure to work with.
On a personal note, he enjoys HAM radio operations and watching cricket matches. Upendra’s philosophy of life is summarized in his daily mantra: Past is history, future is mystery but today is a gift; that’s why it’s called present.
Pooja holds a degree in Engineering from the University of Mumbai. She has also completed an MBA focusing on accounting and business processes.
Pooja’s association with Softype began in 2012. She joined Softype as a Junior Functional Consultant. From the beginning, she was engaged in working with clients, specializing in training clients to undergo digital transformations successfully. Pooja developed a knack for visualizing ERP solutions to inefficient processes and communicating her vision to clients.
Pooja automated manual processes using the NetSuite ERP solution, thereby improving worker productivity. As her experience grew, Pooja received promotions to Senior Functional Consultant and Product Manager. She mentors junior colleagues in technical and business processes and, in so doing, helps evolve and propagate the Softype company culture.
Pooja understands that NetSuite ERP is the cloud ERP provider of choice because of the ease with which it can be adapted to different industries, its intuitive User Interface (UI), and the speed with which Softype can successfully implement it (a few months).
Pooja delights in working with customers in different countries. Her patient approach to managing change and guiding subordinates has won her praise from clients and co-workers
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Prachi has a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics from the University of Mumbai and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas.
Prachi began her working career in the US (California). Over the years, she has moved from a purely technical role to a techno-functional role. As a techno-functional consultant, she can work with business, functional, and technical teams. Her specialty is implementing and customizing systems aligned with industry best practices. During her tenure of service, Softype promoted her five times in five years, culminating with her current position. Versatile and dynamic, Prachi cherishes a fast-paced work environment that allows her professional skills to grow. Her work is in the K-12 and tertiary education domains. She oversees the Softype education ERP (edERP) product development and management. The edERP product continues to evolve and expand due to new requirements in an ever-changing education sector. This gives her a chance to grow by constantly reinventing herself.
Prachi’s passion is to help educational institutions grow by migrating their enterprise-wide resources to cloud based systems. She believes that “Given new situations, the market for edERP, i.e., education on the cloud service, is here to grow. It’s about how we best serve it.”
Manisha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Mumbai.
Manisha is the delivery manager for Softype’s ERP services. Experienced in project planning and execution, she provides leadership for all Softype’s solution consulting and implementation activities. Manisha began her career at Softype, working in all of its various departments, culminating in her selection as a member of the Executive team. Manisha has experience in all aspects of project organization and delivery. An excellent team manager, Manisha ensures that customer projects get the optimum resources required, facilitating minimal risk implementations that meet delivery schedules. Manisha’s expertise and guidance are significant factors in ensuring, that, unlike many ERP vendors, Softype implementations are delivered successfully and on time.
Moses holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai, specializing in Accounting and Economics.
Moses has more than 15 years of experience in ERP implementations and rollouts in a wide variety of industries across multiple geographies. He has engaged with clients across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Building on this experience, Moses helps Softype’s customers manage the financial complexities of multi-books, multi-currencies, multi-exchange rates, landed costs, and the myriads of tax regimes such as sales tax, VAT, GST, and others that impact businesses. Working with Softype’s customers, Moses brings his experience to bear on their challenges of dealing with budgets, cash flows, currency revaluations, and financial controls.
Shrey holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales, specializing in consulting.
With extensive experience in Enterprise Cloud Solutions (ERP) and Management Consulting spanning four continents, Shrey is equipped with the ability to bridge gaps between technology and business outcomes that will enhance customer experience.
Having held leadership roles in consulting, advisory, and technology organizations across various geographies, Shrey brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in general management, leadership, and business development.
With excellent people management skills and a strong consulting background, Shrey is extremely passionate about adding value through technology and process re-engineering.
Shrey’s unwavering dedication to cultivate a high-performing, customer-centric culture at Softype will empower our team to reach new heights and become the best version of ourselves.
Dr. Arvind holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts), a Master’s degree in Management (MIT Sloan School) and a Ph.D. in Engineering Economic Systems (Stanford University).
A dedicated teacher and mentor, Arvind believes in Leadership through inspiration. Trained as a mathematical modeling and optimization analyst, Arvind focused his early career on developing tools to enable company growth. He worked with Fortune 500 companies to adapt their use of technology for growing new, evolving markets. Presently his efforts seek to expand these tools to small and medium enterprises.
Since co-founding Softype, he has channeled his energies to help international organizations grow by leveraging the benefits of technology, including process optimization and automation.