Oskar Hurme

AI integrated with legacy databases does not equate to true native AI. Legacy ERP systems and fragmented technology stacks face significant challenges. (https://lnkd.in/eV5q97m8) Yesterday, I spoke with three business owners/ operators. One had invested over $2 million in fees and consultants to make their ERP functional and 14 months into the deployment it remains ineffective. I can relate to this experience personally. Interestingly, 70% of ERP implementations fail to achieve their intended goals and objectives. (You can GROK this fact!) The other two business owners were managing multiple software platforms—one with 12 (excluding the AI applications layered on top) and the other with 19 different platforms. Both had teams of integration engineers solely focused on connecting these databases, all operating on "update schedules." This meant that as soon as the databases synced, they were already outdated ... so what is the effectiveness of an AI widget on top of out-of-date, data. Not much! Those times are behind us. Native AI is now available, and the market is taking notice. www.lanternbrp.com

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Transitioning to the UAE’s e-invoicing framework is a massive opportunity to digitize your financial operations. The key is knowing exactly where to start before the July 2026 deadline. Our team at Marmin AI has outlined the 4-step roadmap your IT and Finance teams need, from the initial gap analysis to establishing your direct EmaraTax connection. As a Pre-Approved ASP, we are helping businesses execute this plan efficiently. Has your team completed Step 1 yet? 👇 #einvoicing #uae #Peppol #eInvoicingUAE 

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ERP transformations are old news. And still one of the easiest ways to destroy value. I’ve seen strong strategies stumble because ERP was treated as an IT upgrade, not an operating-model change. The usual failure patterns haven’t changed: No clear business owner Process decisions postponed “until later” Senior leaders delegating the hard calls SIs rewarded for scope, not outcomes The result? Low adoption. Poor data. Performance dips post go-live. What actually matters in ERP transformations: -> One accountable business owner (not IT, not the SI) -> Clear rules on what’s standard vs. local -> Relentless scope discipline -> Incentives tied to adoption and data quality In PE-backed companies, ERP isn’t just a tech project. It’s a leverage point for pricing, working capital, and scale, or a multi-year distraction. Bottom line: ERP doesn’t fail because the software is complex. It fails because organisations avoid hard decisions. --------------------------------------------- The views expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of any firm or organisation.

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Sometimes an ERP can do everything a business needs. Often it can make more sense to make sure Finance has a solid core accounting package, and then build custom software as the primary "operating system" for a scaling business. Some thoughts on how to decide, fresh from Bellwood https://lnkd.in/eUm57uJE

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐑𝐏 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲. Ineffective automation rarely starts with broken scripts. It starts with unclear objectives, shallow ERP depth, weak integration focus, and no one truly owning long-term regression health. 𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐰𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐑𝐏 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐀 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲. Here’s what you’ll learn: • Strategy gaps before automation kickoff • Vendor and ERP domain depth weaknesses • Architecture and configuration design flaws • Integration and cross-process blind spots • Governance and ownership breakdowns • Weak value tracking and ROI models • And more... 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gfE3Tw22 #ERPTesting #TestAutomation #EnterpriseQA #SOAIS #QAGovernance

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Cloud ERP Myth vs. Reality #2: "The more customization, the better." ❌ Myth: Customizing everything will make ERP fit our business perfectly. ✅ Reality: Too much customization increases: - Complexity ⚙️ - Cost 💰 - Maintenance headaches 🔧 - Upgrade challenges ⏫ Customize only where it creates real business advantage. Stay close to standard functionality for easier upgrades, smoother support, and long-term flexibility. At NXT Beyond, we guide organizations to strike the right balance — customizing only where it drives measurable value and sticking to standard features for flexibility, scalability, and smoother ERP lifecycle management. Contact Us - NXT Beyond Inc. https://lnkd.in/gczAvDCe #ERP #Customization #ERPStrategy #RiskManagement #NXT

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Many ERP problems start with one misunderstanding: customization and complexity are not the same When companies talk about ERP projects, the word customization is often treated as a warning sign. But in reality, customization is not the problem. Unnecessary complexity is. Over the years, I have seen many businesses avoid good ideas because they fear the system will become too complicated. At the same time, I have seen systems become complex without a single meaningful customization. The difference is simple: Customization solves a real business need. Complexity appears when the system starts solving the wrong need. Here are the patterns I see repeatedly: 1. A useful customization makes work easier It reduces steps and removes confusion. People adopt it quickly because it feels natural. 2. Complexity adds more steps without adding value It might look impressive on paper, but no one uses it willingly. 3. Customization becomes a problem when it replaces process clarity If the business process is unclear, the customization will reflect that confusion. 4. A clean process with a small customization works better than a large system with no direction The goal is not to avoid customization. The goal is to avoid unnecessary decisions. 5. The best implementations are simple at the beginning and grow only when needed This keeps the system maintainable and predictable. What is one customization you regret or one that made your work easier? Share it in the comments. #ERPProjects #Odoo #ERP #OdooERP #BusinessProcess #DigitalTransformation #LeadershipInsights #ProjectManagement #Customization #BusinessClarity #SMEs #SitaramSolutions #OdooPartner #OdooServices

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Standard Quoting is Standard Quoting… until products get complex. When products have multiple variations, options, and pricing rules, most ERP systems struggle to keep up. That’s where CIS Configurator Sales Management Tool changes the game. Create accurate, professional quotes in minutes, manage orders in one place, and give your sales team the tools they need to win more business. ✔ Real-time pricing and options ✔ Fast, accurate quoting ✔ Professional branded quotes ✔ Manage quotes, orders, and change orders in one system ✔ Close more deals with faster responses When you quote faster than your competitors… you win more business. 🌐 www.cisconfigurator.com

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