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Failed ERP Projects

January 15, 2025 by
Failed ERP Projects
For Him Consulting, John Neighbors

"We just blew $3.2 million on a failed ERP project."

-- John, CFO, Any Company (Not an Odoo customer)

Quote #1

Unfortunately, we keep seeing such issues...

When that happens, people criticise the implementation methodology - but the product plays a critical role in the success. If the product is hyper complex, the implementation is more complex too.

But when the product is good (fits most needs in standard, easy to customize, allow mistakes, doesn't cost tens of thousands to adapt): project management gets much easier.

I keep hearing "people are resistant to change"; but most people are happy to have a better tool - they resist more complexity.

Quote #2

My goal in founding Odoo was to make a difference. I wanted to create software that powers the growth of businesses and changes the world. Achieving this required building a strong team, staying innovative, and maintaining focus on our mission. I’m proud of how far Odoo has come and the passionate community that supports us – and we’re just getting started.

Quote #3

Small companies have complex needs from accounting to inventory, to website, e-commerce, point-of-sale. They need something simple and affordable, but nobody has managed to achieve both.

All quotes are from: Fabien Pinckaers - CEO & Founder at Odoo

Failed ERP Projects
For Him Consulting, John Neighbors January 15, 2025
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