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    September 17, 2018

    Industrial Distribution - 8 Reasons ERP Projects Fail

    Industrial Distribution LogoERP technology can keep your distribution organization running smoothly. Or it can be a disaster. Enavate's wholesale distribution industry leader Matt Petersen walks you through all the steps you need to take to ensure success for your ERP implementation, starting with choosing the right system for your company, and investing in a partner with the right expertise to get you up and running. And he tells you how to avoid pitfalls like team rivalries that can sabotage your ERP success. Read more in his guest post on Industrial Distribution.

    About the Author - Matt Petersen

    Matt Petersen is a Senior Director of Industry Solutions for ENAVATE and has spent his entire career in the enterprise software industry. Matt was a founding member of the SAP for Wholesale Distribution Industry Business unit and in 2014, he joined Microsoft to lead the U.S. Dynamics Retail and Wholesale Distribution Industry practice. 

    Matt has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Illinois in Urbana - Champaign and a Certificate in Distribution Management from Texas A&M as well as a Certification from INSEAD in Business Strategy and Financial Acumen.

    Tag(s): Microsoft Dynamics Business Optimization

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