I've led supply chain transformations that delivered over $8.5M in verifiable cost savings while building resilient operations across military, retail, and manufacturing environments. My approach: treat every supply chain as a strategic asset, not a cost center.

What drives my success:
My foundation in military logistics—managing $65M in assets and 500+ personnel across 10 international locations—developed my core competencies in strategic planning, crisis management, and leading large-scale operations under pressure. I've successfully translated this operational discipline into measurable business outcomes in commercial environments.
Recent strategic achievements:

Spearheaded $200M+ supply chain transformation integrating SAP S/4HANA and Kinaxis across multi continent operations, driving enterprise-wide visibility
Generated $5M+ annual savings through strategic sourcing program covering 300+ suppliers, reducing disruptions by 35%
Enhanced working capital by 12% deploying real-time control tower and IBP process for 5,000+ SKUs
Elevated on-time delivery from 89% to 97% through Lean Six Sigma initiatives while reducing freight costs 18%
Led ERP transformation automating 40% of workflows, improving forecast accuracy by 25% for 50,000+ SKUs
Built comprehensive risk management framework reducing supply disruptions by 40%

My leadership philosophy:
I build high-performing teams by combining military precision with commercial agility. Whether mentoring 13 project managers or aligning IT, Finance, and Sales teams, I focus on creating cultures of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Areas of expertise:
✓ Supply Chain Transformation & Cost Optimization
✓ Operations Management & Network Design
✓ Digital Leadership (SAP S/4HANA, Kinaxis RapidResponse, Advanced Analytics)
✓ P&L Management & Strategic Sourcing ($8M+ budgets)
✓ Military-Grade Crisis Management & Business Continuity
✓ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Operational Excellence
✓ Team Development & Cross-Functional Leadership
Currently exploring senior supply chain and operations leadership opportunities where military-honed discipline meets commercial innovation. Let's connect if you're looking for a proven leader who delivers measurable impact.
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Trevor Murphy, MBA, LSSBB, Scrum Master, CMS

ISO 9001: The Predator That Hunts Down Organizational Chaos 🎯
Every supply chain faces the Alien—the silent threat lurking in shadows: uncontrolled variability, hidden defects, supplier chaos, and process gaps that bleed margin and erode customer trust. 👾

Then comes the Predator: ISO 9001 compliance. 🛡️

Here's what most don't realize: ISO 9001 isn't just a certification or checkbox. It's a systematic hunter that:

✓ Maps the Kill Zone – Forces you to define end-to-end processes with surgical precision. Every step, every handoff, every risk is visible.

✓ Eliminates the Unseen – Nonconformity tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective action become reflex. You stop fighting fires; you prevent them.

✓ Turns Supply Chain into a Weapon – Supplier audits, quality metrics, inventory controls, and performance data flow like predator instinct. Your whole ecosystem strengthens.

✓ Builds a Culture of Relentless Improvement – Continuous improvement isn't a poster on the wall. It's your competitive advantage.

The Real Win?
When ISO 9001 takes hold, you shift from reactive scrambling to proactive excellence. Margins improve. On-time delivery climbs. Customer satisfaction becomes predictable. Your team moves from survival mode to mastery.

Fifteen years in supply chain ops—three years embedding ISO 9001 into IATF 16949 frameworks, supplier networks, and cross-functional teams—taught me this: organizations that hunt for nonconformity before customers do don't just survive; they dominate.

Are you hunting, or being hunted? 🔥

#ISO9001 #SupplyChainExcellence #QualityManagement #IATF16949 #ContinuousImprovement #ComplianceStrategy

Senior Supply Chain Leader | Military → Retail → Manufacturing | Driving Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization | Strategic Sourcing | P&L Management

Scaled Solutions Group

Epicor P21 Prophet 21 - Kinetic Implementation Project Management
ERP Implementations, Digital Transformation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Process Improvement

Founder | ERP Implementation Success Manager (Epicor P21 Prophet 21 - ERP Kinetic E10)

TZA Labor Management Software

Facilitating and implementing Lean Six-Sigma Sessions with organizations. Defining and implementing new processes, models, and standards to improve quality, speed to market, delivery timeframes, and alignment of investments with client business goals. Skilled in building synergy and collaboration among teams to drive change, support key business objectives, and maximize value creation across enterprise environments. Responsible for developing and presenting strategies for network-wide organizational lean transformations. Coaching, mentoring, and leading technical, project management, and leadership teams in best practices. Driving Teams in Developing, Improving and Standardizing Processes. Communicating and Sharing Value-Proposition of Lean Methods and Processes to Stakeholders

ERP Integration Project Manager | Supply Chain Consulting | Digital Transformation

Reliance Gear Corporation

Responsible for optimizing WIP movement between (2) manufacturing plants and outside vendor sourcing operations. Improved service levels on monthly order fulfillment by an average of $250K. Identified opportunities via Lean methodologies in order to optimize throughput within the Supply Chain.

Director of Supply Chain- Epicor ERP E9 - Aerospace and Defense

Toddy Gear, Inc.

Contract assignment focused on identifying opportunities and system requirements to improve efficiencies in Order Management, Operations, Global Supplier Relationships, Outsourced (3PL) Logistics, and Freight Contracts. Project resulted in Supply Chain transformation by re-shoring manufacturing back to the U.S. Conducted Value Stream Mapping and Six Sigma Sessions resulting in operational opportunities from order entry (sales) to reducing manufacturing lead times

Global Supply Chain Lean Consultant / Vice President of Operations

Independent Consultant / Supply Chain

Supply Chain Consultant ERP Implementations (Logistics | Distribution | Inventory Management)

HAVI Global Solutions

Supply Chain Consultant

The Institute for Transfusion Medicine

Responsible for optimizing the manufacturing, distribution, and reverse logistics from blood product inventory. Reduced product waste in supply chain from 6% to 3% which equaled to $675,000 in savings. Improved procurement inventory management visibility to reduce reverse logistics flow by  $325,000 annual operational reduction

Director of Supply Chain Inventory - Life Sciences

•	Consultant role responsible for the management, deployment, and implementation of  labor / human capital management policies, and LMS software,  and labor optimization/productivity improvement programs (Six Sigma) for Supply Chain operations
•	Provided customer improvement opportunities which resulted in cost savings of 12% - 25%
•	Initiatives reduced labor costs by 8% average based on labor management improvement initiatives
•	Coordinated/lead multiple projects of med-high complexity or projects 
•	Lead and presented project updates for management reviews, providing updates and status reports
•	Projected resource management, and staffed accordingly
•	Recommended Supply Chain best practices and preferred methods to improve bottom line
•	Implemented Labor management system (LMS) with engineered labor productivity work standards
•	Managed, coached, and developed Industrial Engineers and project team members
•	Coordinated and lead cross-functional teams / departments in sales, marketing, manufacturing, and operations
•	Coordinated with operations and HR to implement labor protocol policies including SOP development

ThermoFisher Scientific

•	Responsible for all aspects of Health Care  project management though mission-critical network-wide initiatives 
•	Lead six Six-Sigma projects which resulted in reduced total network-wide L&D occurrences
•	$600,000 network-wide reduction of loss and damage orders, labor management optimization
•	Oversaw and lead all aspects of Six Sigma initiatives through (DMAIC) methodologies
•	Determine frequency and content of progress and status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
•	Proactively managed changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devised contingency plans
•	Analyzed and documented network-wide cost saving opportunities as it relates to labor efficiency Improvement 
•	Responsible for implementation, and management of projects within multi center distribution operations
•	Analyzed operational transactional raw data including shipping/receiving volumes, inventory levels, and order profiles
•	Developed and managed project timeline aligned with divisional goals and objectives
•	Conducted organizational training as part of deployment to meet the goals and needs of operations
•	Collaborated with Finance on calculating productivity, and ROI models
. Collaborated with engineering groups to determine best engineered labor standards for picking, shipping, receiving, (inbound/outbound) operations for internal LMS

Western Regional Supply Chain Project Manager - Lean PPI Practical Process Improvement

American Fluorescent

•	Coordinated supply chain flow to achieve demand requirements while maximizing warehouse efficiency in a demand-pull/push environment (Make to Order / Make to Stock)
•	Responsible for defining project objective, communicate cross-functionally and  quality control throughout its life cycle
•	Developed, and maintained warehouse operations SOP’s  (training/development)
•	Reduced order fulfillment cycle time by 23.2% by providing more efficient pick ticket generation 
•	Increased picker productivity 30% by reducing travel time through velocity zoning of fast moving inventory into “prime-pick” locations through Engineered Labor Standards and internal Labor Management System
•	30% reduction in labor cost and reduction of employee overtime
•	Defined product flows, types of storage equipment, aisle widths, and work stations requirements
•	Consolidated excess capacity warehouse into a single distribution center 
•	Increased inventory accuracy to 98% by auditing daily transactions and developing daily cycle count SOP
•	Managed facility installation and start-up activities which include contributing to the design and implementation of new distribution center, from floor layout, racking locations to product movement and placement for optimal usage of 95,000 square-foot distribution facility - CPG 
•	Revamped (optimization, and re-layout) residential market channel distribution facility
•	Responsible for development of operations and staffing plan that reflect warehouse layout 
•	Responsible for WMS system integration/upgrading testing as it pertains to operational process changes
•	Developed Business Intelligence production reporting providing real time data to allow manufacturing groups to coordinate and manage product WIP
•	Created forecast query reports to predict future volume, adequate staffing, and optimal warehouse capacity

Senior Operations Project Manager

With over 30 years of experience in ERP consulting, we specialize in transforming businesses with Epicor ERP solutions, including Prophet 21 (P21)and Kinetic ERP. 

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙙 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚:

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥: Successfully led 200+ ERP implementations, driving transformations across diverse industries.

𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙐𝙣𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: We assess your systems and processes to recommend the best ERP solution for your business, without being tied to any specific ERP provider.

𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: With decades of experience across diverse industries, we bring best practices and innovative solutions tailored to your specific challenges.

𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙈&𝘼 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Managed 40+ complex M&A ERP projects, ensuring seamless system integration.

𝘾𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢 𝙀𝙍𝙋 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Delivered 100+ tailored ERP custom solutions to address unique business challenges.

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙊𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Enhanced efficiency through Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies for over three decades.

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙋𝙄 & 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Strengthened cross-system data flow, eliminating inefficiencies.

By optimizing your Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) and Kinetic implementation, we help maximize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. 

Let’s connect to explore how we can elevate your business!

Mike Pereda

Most ERP failures aren’t bad luck. They’re the result of ignoring the basics.

Here are the top 10 reasons ERP projects fall apart before they even start:

1. No clear business goals
2. Weak executive sponsorship
3. Unassigned project ownership
4. Lack of process mapping
5. Poor data quality
6. Not involving the right people
7. Skipping change management
8. Rushed or incomplete training
9. Overly aggressive timelines
10. No plan for ongoing support

You’ll notice these have nothing to do with the software.

The real work is setting a strong foundation before the first meeting. That’s what separates success from disaster.

Every ERP project I’ve seen succeed had these basics locked in.

Before you even think about customization or integrations, make sure you can check every box on this list.

Get these 10 right and your chances of success jump through the roof

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Founder | M&A LSSBB ERP Implementation & Project Management Services | Scaled Solutions Group, LLC | Epicor Prophet 21 (P21), ERP Kinetic

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Are you still treating ERP like an IT project instead of a business strategy?

Too often, I see organizations viewing their ERP implementation as just another tech upgrade. In reality, your ERP is the backbone of your business transformation—it’s where process meets performance, especially in environments shaped by mergers and acquisitions.

The companies that thrive are the ones that align their processes, people, and technology with clear business goals. This means using tools like Epicor Prophet 21 not just to run operations, but to drive continuous improvement through approaches like Lean Six Sigma. In every successful integration I’ve led, the difference-maker isn’t the technology itself—it’s leadership buy-in and a relentless focus on user adoption. 

So—how is your organization treating its next digital transformation? If you’re debating another “lift-and-shift,” maybe it’s time to ask: Are we designing our processes around what we want to become... or just accepting what we already have? 

Let’s share some honest lessons learned—what worked for you (and what didn’t) in your last ERP journey?

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Ever notice how the word “warehouse” rarely excites anyone outside our industry?

People picture a dusty space, rows of boxes, and forklifts humming away. But for those of us who’ve lived in these aisles, a warehouse isn’t just storage. It’s the heartbeat of every supply chain. Why do so many leaders treat their warehouse management system like an afterthought? Here’s what I can’t wrap my head around: Companies invest millions in sales and marketing, but when it comes to investing in the systems that actually fulfill those promises, things stall. It’s almost as if the back end isn’t worth the same attention as the front. But what happens when your warehouse gets it wrong?

→ Orders ship late.

→ Customers lose trust.

→ Your brand takes a hit. 

I’ve seen CIOs obsessed with analytics, dashboards, and futuristic tech—but ignore the basics. The warehouse is where the promises made by those dashboards get delivered or broken. Why is it that we don’t value the systems that keep our promises? Here’s the uncomfortable truth: A modern warehouse management system isn’t a luxury. It’s the difference between growth and stagnation. Between being a leader or just another vendor. If the warehouse is the last place you think about, you’re thinking backwards. In a world chasing digital transformation, maybe it’s time we start with the engine room—not just the showroom. Do you agree or disagree? I want to hear your take.

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Everyone wants their new ERP live yesterday.

I get it. Speed is tempting. There’s always pressure from execs to "just get it in."

But here’s the thing: speed means nothing if you’re racing down the wrong path.

I’ve seen fast roll-outs fall apart because crucial steps got skipped:
- Teams weren't trained
- Processes weren’t mapped
- Data was dirty and migrated anyway

You end up redoing work, fighting fires, and spending more fixing mistakes than you would if you slowed down and got it right the first time.

An ERP isn’t a quick install. It’s the backbone of your business. It touches everything—orders, inventory, accounting, customer service.

You don’t get a do-over without a lot of pain.

So, yeah, fast looks good on paper.

But in reality, the companies that win are the ones who get it right, not the ones who get it done the fastest.

Slow down. Double-check. Test with real users. 
Get your hands dirty, fix the small problems before they become big ones.

Because nobody remembers how fast you went live. 
They only remember if it actually works.

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Think a new ERP system will fix everything overnight? 

Epicor Prophet 21 is powerful. 
But here’s what no one tells you—software alone won’t transform your business. 

I’ve watched organizations chase the next big thing, convinced that tech is the answer. 
Over and over, I see the same story play out. 

Big investment. 
Excitement. 
Then confusion. 
Resistance. 
Little progress. 

Why? 
Because we forget that technology doesn’t change people. 
People change people. 

Success isn’t about perfect code or flashy dashboards. 
It’s about how your team adapts, learns, and embraces new ways of working. 

Here’s what I’ve learned: 
→ The best ERP in the world can’t save a company that isn’t ready to change.

→ The hardest part of any implementation is not the tech—it’s the mindset shift.

→ Real transformation is messy, uncomfortable, and slow. 

But it’s worth it. 

Ask yourself: 
• Are you investing as much in your people as in your software?

• Do you have leaders who can inspire, not just instruct?

• Are you prepared for tough conversations and pushback? 

Epicor Prophet 21 is a tool, not a cureall. 
The real value comes from your willingness to lead change—every day, in every interaction. 

So, next time someone promises a quick fix, pause. 
Reflect on what really drives results. 
It’s not the software. 
It’s the people behind it. 

What’s the toughest change you’ve led? 
Share your story below.

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Scaled Solutions Group is expanding our Kinetic practice!

We’re looking for experienced Epicor Kinetic professionals ready to help manufacturers modernize processes and drive results.

Open roles:
 🔹 Operations Application Consultant
 🔹 Finance Operations Consultant

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to be part of a high-impact consulting team — we want to hear from you.

Let’s build something great together.

Email careers@scaledsolutionsgroup.com

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No ERP system is perfect — but Epicor P21 continues to prove why it’s one of the strongest platforms in distribution.

After working in ERP for more than two decades, I’ve learned one thing:
every system has strengths, gaps, and landmines. P21 included.

Here’s the real story:

- What Works
Epicor P21 understands distribution better than most systems ever will.
It’s built around the realities of the warehouse, counter sales, complex pricing, inventory control, and supply-chain unpredictability.
The workflows make sense. The data structures make sense. And when paired with the right process design, it performs.
P21 strikes that sweet spot between power and usability — not perfect, but far more intuitive than many ERPs in its tier.

- What Slows You Down
P21 will only be as strong as your governance.
Pricing rules, DynaChange, custom fields, API integrations — they’re incredible tools.
But without discipline, they turn into clutter.
Teams add, tweak, modify, duplicate, and over-engineer their environment until updates feel like surgery.
The technology isn’t the issue.
The lack of standards is.

- What Breaks If You’re Not Ready
It’s not the software.
It’s not even the data.
It’s the behaviors.
Teams hold onto old habits. Departments protect their version of the truth. Conversations get quiet when difficult decisions show up.

That misalignment — the “in the room but not really aligned” dynamic — is what derails ERP investments the most.

P21 works.

But your processes and your people determine whether it works for you.

If you’re considering P21 or already running it and feeling the friction, you’re not alone.

With the right structure and the right partner, it can become the backbone of your operations.

What’s the good, bad, or unexpected you’ve seen with ERP?

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Top 3 Reasons Data Migration Fails

1️⃣ The data is dirty, and everyone pretends it isn’t.
If Excel had feelings, it would cry.

2️⃣ See #1 — cleaning data magically fixes 80% of “system issues.”

3️⃣ Yep, #1 again — because new ERP + old garbage = a shiny garbage can.

Data migration isn’t a technical problem.

It’s a clean-your-room problem.

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Top 10 signs your warehouse desperately needs a WMS upgrade:

-Pickers rely on tribal knowledge instead of system prompts.

-Inventory accuracy stalls under 90%.

-Cycle counts keep uncovering surprises.

-Orders get staged in the wrong lanes.

-Forklifts are “looking” for pallets instead of moving them.

-Customer service keeps emailing the warehouse for updates.

-You can’t measure picker productivity.

-New employees take 6 months to learn locations.

-Labeling is inconsistent across zones or printers.

-Your warehouse is running your business, not supporting it.

If the warehouse fails, the business fails.
A modern WMS fixes that.

You can’t compete by hoping things run “good enough.” Modern tools turn chaos into control. WMS gives real-time visibility, automates the routine, eliminates guesswork, and frees up your team to actually improve things.

Still clinging to old ways? That’s not efficient. That’s costly.

Upgrade, and put your warehouse back in its place—driving growth, not dragging you down.

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⏱️ Top 10 Ways to Actually Shorten an ERP Implementation Timeline

Everyone wants a faster ERP implementation.
But “fast” only works if you build discipline into the process — not shortcuts.

Here are the Top 10 ways to truly reduce your timeline without increasing risk:

1️⃣ Assign a dedicated Internal PM.
 A part-time PM = full-time delays.
2️⃣ Give superusers protected time — non-negotiable.
 No availability = no adoption.
3️⃣ Make decisions quickly and avoid re-deciding.
 Speed dies when committees revisit every choice.
4️⃣ Lock scope early.
 Changing mid-stream blows up timelines and budgets.
5️⃣ Document processes before design workshops.
 Clarity upfront saves weeks of rework.
6️⃣ Clean data while discovery is happening.
 Don't wait — migration is the longest critical path.
7️⃣ Test early and test often.
 Catching issues late = months of remediation.
8️⃣ Standardize labels, printers, and device configs.
 The warehouse can derail your go-live faster than you think.
9️⃣ Avoid customizations unless ROI is proven.
 Customization creep is a silent timeline killer.
🔟 Use a Go/No-Go checklist driven by outcomes, not dates.

Launch based on readiness — not optimism.
Speed without structure = rework.
Speed with discipline = success.

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Most ERP horror stories aren’t about bad software. 

They’re about organizations trying to bend the system until it snaps.

Epicor P21 is a good example. It’s built for distribution. It fits the way you actually run the business. Inventory, pricing, workflows, the stuff that keeps the lights on. No, it’s not perfect. But it’s not trying to turn you into something you’re not.

Here’s where things break down:

Everyone wants their own version. A tweak here, a special field there. Pretty soon you’re looking at a Frankenstein. Support gets harder. Upgrades grind to a halt. The thing you paid for stops looking like the thing you bought.

The fix? Brutal discipline. Not every preference needs a customization. Not every complaint needs a config change. Focus on the core. Build around what actually moves the needle.

And don’t forget the real enemy: change management. Most teams underestimate it. They think the tech will force adoption, but people always find workarounds. That’s where value leaks out.

P21 can transform a distribution business, but only if you treat it as a business project, not an IT one.

The software is just the easy part. The hard work is everything around it.

If it feels too easy, you’re probably missing something.

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Here is a question I get all the time: What is the secret to a successful ERP rollout? 

I wish there was a magic formula. But honestly, it comes down to one thing: relentless, boring consistency. 

Not the answer most people want to hear. Everyone loves the kickoff. The big vision. The fancy demos. But the real work? It is in the daily grind. The status calls. The testing. The documentation nobody wants to write. It is in the follow-ups. The check-ins. The small course corrections that keep you from drifting off track.

I have seen projects fail because people got tired of the basics and started chasing shiny objects.

I have also seen teams win by doing the simple things, over and over, until they became second nature.

ERP is not a sprint. It is a marathon run in slow motion.

If you want to succeed, fall in love with the process.

Because the process is what gets you to the finish line.

Not the hype. Not the heroics. Just the work, done right, day after day.

That’s the real secret — even if it’s not glamorous.

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🚨 Top 10 Early Warning Signs Your ERP Implementation Is Off Track

If you want to avoid a meltdown at go-live, pay attention long before you reach the finish line.

Most ERP failures don’t happen on go-live day — they happen months earlier when the small cracks get ignored.

Here are the Top 10 early warning signs your ERP project is drifting:

1️⃣ Meeting attendance starts slipping — participation is the first thing to fade.
2️⃣ Tasks don’t have clear owners — “someone” is not an owner.
3️⃣ Weekly status updates get vague — details disappear when progress stalls.
4️⃣ Data cleanup keeps getting pushed to “next week” — this always becomes a fire drill.
5️⃣ No one knows if testing was actually completed — or worse... what the test cases even were.
6️⃣ Teams work in silos instead of cross-functional end-to-end flows.
7️⃣ Printer and label setups aren’t validated — small detail, huge impact.
8️⃣ Superusers get pulled back into their day jobs — adoption collapses without them.
9️⃣ The RAID log is empty — which means the risks are hiding, not gone.
🔟 No one can articulate the “future state” without checking notes — clarity is fading.

The good news?
You can recover from any of these — but only if you catch them early and course-correct fast.
ERP success isn’t luck.
It’s discipline, consistency, and early detection.

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🚨 Top 10 Post-Go-Live Mistakes That Create Chaos

Most companies think the ERP project is over at go-live.
But the truth is... go-live is just the starting line.
What happens in the first 30–90 days determines whether the system becomes a competitive advantage — or a daily headache.

Here are the Top 10 post-go-live mistakes that create avoidable chaos:

1️⃣ Letting superusers go back to their old jobs immediately
Your internal support system collapses overnight.
2️⃣ Not monitoring data accuracy daily
Bad on-hands, wrong locations, and pricing errors multiply fast.
3️⃣ Skipping post-go-live training refreshers
Day-one training doesn’t “stick.” Reinforcement matters.
4️⃣ Assuming the warehouse will adjust on its own
They need coaching, validation, and process support.
5️⃣ Ignoring user feedback
Small issues become operational bottlenecks in weeks.
6️⃣ Failing to adjust security roles as real workflows evolve
Users end up blocked — or worse, over-permissioned.
7️⃣ Not reviewing transactions for correctness
Order entry, receiving, and AP mistakes compound quickly.
8️⃣ Avoiding cleanup of legacy processes
Old habits resurface unless intentionally replaced.
9️⃣ Assuming integrations “just work”
APIs fail silently. Validate daily at first.
🔟 Not having a formal stabilization plan
Post-go-live isn’t ad hoc — it needs structure, SMEs, and cadence.

Go-live isn’t the finish line.
It’s where the real work — and the real ROI — begins.

Support your people.
Validate your processes.
Protect your data.

That’s how you turn a successful go-live into a successful ERP.

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Why do so many ERP projects tank?

It's not the tech.
It's the process.

With Epicor Prophet 21 and Kinetic, here's how to win:

Map your real processes, not wish lists.
Don't try to automate chaos.
Focus on what your team actually does right now.

Forget the endless feature lists.
Pick a few outcomes that matter.
Faster orders.
Less inventory sitting around.
Make those your goal.

Get users involved early.
Warehouse, sales, service, procurement — all of them.
Let them punch holes in the plan.
Their buy-in makes or breaks your project.

Tackle data migration head-on.
Clean your data before you start.
Don’t drag old mess into your new system.

Training can’t be a one-off.
Give people quick guides, short videos, and time for questions.
Help them keep learning.

Define what success looks like up front.
Don’t settle for “system is live”.
Track order cycle time, inventory accuracy, and on-time shipments.
That’s real ROI.

If you’re planning your next ERP move, don’t just check boxes.
Get clear.
Get results.

Want my ERP checklist?
Comment ‘checklist’ and I’ll send it.

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We’re growing our team at Scaled Solutions Group!

If you have hands-on experience with Epicor Prophet 21 and a passion for transforming distribution operations, we’d love to talk.

We’re hiring:
 🔹 Operations Application Consultant
 🔹 Finance Operations Consultant

Join a fast-moving, client-focused team that’s making a real impact in the distribution industry.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement — let’s connect.

Email careers@scaledsolutionsgroup.com

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What would your team do with 90 seconds back per pick?

In most warehouses, the bottleneck isn’t labor — it’s motion.
Walking. Searching. Double-checking. Re-keying.
All the little micro-delays that add up to real lost time.

With modern WMS and mobility tools inside Epicor Prophet 21:
• Workers scan exactly where to go
No guessing. No “where did they move that?” moments.
• Real-time bin accuracy cuts walking time
Every second shaved off is multiplied by hundreds of picks per day.
• Mobile devices eliminate re-keying and manual errors
Faster. Cleaner. More accurate.
• Wave picking becomes intentional, not reactive
Routes tighten. Labor hours drop.
• Inventory accuracy jumps overnight
Cycle counts become faster and dramatically more reliable.

Give your team back 90 seconds per pick and you’re not just saving time —
you’re unlocking capacity.

Forklifts run smarter.
Pickers move with purpose.
Orders ship faster.
Customers feel the difference immediately.

If you want the math behind ROI on warehouse mobility, comment “WMS” and I’ll send it to you.

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Top 3 Reasons ERP Implementations Go Off the Rails

1️⃣ Nobody makes decisions.
Commitment issues... but for software.

2️⃣ See #1 — because no timeline survives indecision.

3️⃣ See #1 again — because re-deciding = rework = $$$.

Projects don’t slow down because of complexity.
They slow down because people delay.

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What We Learned from Over 400 + Digital Transformations

After hundreds of ERP projects across manufacturing and distribution, 
a few lessons show up every single time.

Not trends.
Not theory.
Just patterns.

Here are the ones that matter most 👇

• Scope discipline beats speed.
Fast projects without guardrails always slow down later.

• Data quality matters more than features.
Bad data turns good software into expensive frustration.

• Leadership involvement changes everything.
When leaders engage, decisions happen. When they don’t, projects drift.

• People determine success more than technology.
Adoption beats configuration every time.

• Training isn’t an event — it’s a strategy.
One-and-done training creates workarounds.

• Go-live is not the finish line.
Stabilization is where value actually starts.

• ERP success is built early.
The first 60–90 days decide the next 5 years.

ERP projects don’t fail because systems are weak.
They fail when fundamentals are ignored.

👉 Which lesson hit home for your business?

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Lean Six Sigma gets a bad rap in digital transformation circles.

People hear "process optimization" and their eyes glaze over. They picture endless meetings, charts, and consultants with clipboards.

But here's the thing: when you do it right, it's not about bureaucracy. It's about clarity.

I've walked into warehouses where nobody could explain why a certain report was run every Friday. Or why inventory was counted three different ways by three different teams.

You start asking questions, and suddenly the room gets quiet.

That's the moment you know you're onto something.

Lean Six Sigma isn't about making people work harder. It's about making their work make sense.

You cut the noise. You find the bottlenecks. You give people back their time.

And when you pair that with the right ERP system, you get something powerful: a business that actually runs the way it was meant to.

Not perfect. Not frictionless. But real. Sustainable.

So next time someone rolls their eyes at process optimization, ask them if they like wasting time.

Because that's what happens when you don't do the work.

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