Thursday, November 11, 2010
Planning vs Luck
I think the two cases today showed us two very different views on how to implement ERP. On the one hand Harley Davidson planned extensively and failed, while Cisco didn't plan at all and was very successful. I think it's not just about luck and planning, the important thing is the ability to adjust quickly on your feet. Cisco did not plan well, but through quick thinking and teamwork they were able to work through their ERP issues and get a successful system up and running. Nothing ever goes "as planned", so problem solving and quick thinking are probably the most necessary attributes to ERP.
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That's a valid point Patrick, I think erp also requires constant monitoring and adjusting. A good combination of luck and planning can't hurt but mainly being static kills business is all about adapting on the fly and testing the market.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to see how some companies are able to survive against all odds while others fail when it seems that everything is on their side. I think luck does somewhat play a factor, but it mostly depends on the market and the company's quick planning skils.
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