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.

ERP is a business investment. It is paid for by the company owners who expect performance, accuracy and efficiency. The interface of a modern ERP must reflect this reality. The goal is not to entertain the users. It is to help them finish their work faster with fewer errors.

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textiles, handicrafts, food processing, agro-based industries and even small-scale manufacturing have struggled due to outdated processes, inefficient management and inability to adapt to modern markets.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.