When an organisation decides to implement an ERP system the Accounts department is usually the first to take interest. They manage compliance, taxation and reporting so they expect to lead the project. Although finance is a major stakeholder and beneficiary, placing Accounts in the driver’s seat is one of the main reasons ERP implementations fail.

One of the most underestimated challenges in ERP implementation is not the software, not the configuration and not the project plan. It is the quality of the data provided by the customer. Many organisations hand over raw spreadsheets, incomplete records or unstructured data and expect the ERP team to sort it out. This leads to delays, rework and serious integrity issues across the system.

Sick industries and distressed businesses are a reality across sectors. In regions like Jammu and Kashmir, units in textiles, handicrafts, food processing, agro-based industries and even small-scale manufacturing have struggled due to outdated processes, inefficient management and inability to adapt to modern markets. While government revival packages often provide short-term relief, the real cure lies in structural transformation.

ERP implementation challenges often begin at the top. Here's why leadership matters more than most realise.

Leadership That's Missing in Action

Sometimes, the problem lies in a lack of leadership. Other times, it's simply a lack of interest. In some cases, the business owner or top executive is completely absent throughout the process. That does not work.

The Hidden Saboteurs of ERP Projects: Who They Are and How to Handle Them

Insights from real-world ERP rollouts and lessons learned from Tuhund implementations

ERP implementations are among the most ambitious and transformative projects an organisation can undertake. They promise integration, transparency and efficiency—but they also threaten the status quo. And wherever change disrupts comfort, resistance is inevitable.

At the onset let me clarify that there can be no stockless delivery of goods. If you are creating a commercial invoice or a delivery note for goods, then the goods have to pass through your inventory. Sometimes they do not physically pass through your stores, but in records they do. In the case of indent sales, you do not create an invoice for the sale amount, but only for your commission amount. There is also no possibility of negative stock physically. Negative stock, in practice, means     ...more