ERP implementations — especially Oracle SCM — can unlock massive value. But too often, avoidable mistakes cause project delays, cost overruns, and frustrated teams.
Here are five costly mistakes we’ve seen over and over — and how to make sure your project stays on track.
1. Rushing Into Implementation Without Clear Requirements
Too many teams jump straight into design or configuration without crystal-clear business requirements. This leads to endless rework and scope changes.
Avoid it by:
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Hosting detailed requirement-gathering workshops
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Prioritizing critical business processes
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Locking scope before design begins
2. Ignoring Master Data Quality Until the End
Bad data = bad decisions. If your item masters, suppliers, customers, or locations aren't clean, expect major issues during testing and go-live.
Avoid it by:
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Starting data cleanup in parallel with the design phase
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Assigning ownership for each data domain
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Validating data early during mock cycles
3. Underestimating User Training and UAT
Even the best-configured system can fail if end-users aren't trained or confident. Often, testing and training are rushed to meet deadlines.
Avoid it by:
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Creating role-based training plans
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Involving business users early in UAT
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Running mock sessions and feedback loops
4. Over-Customizing the System
Trying to replicate legacy systems inside Oracle? That’s a fast lane to delays. Customizations should be exceptions, not the rule.
Avoid it by:
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Leveraging Oracle Cloud’s best practices
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Limiting extensions to business-critical needs
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Reviewing all customizations with business and IT stakeholders
5. Not Having a Realistic Cutover Plan
Go-live is not just a date — it’s a process. Teams often underestimate the complexity of cutover tasks like inventory snapshots, open orders, and interfaces.
Avoid it by:
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Building a detailed, task-driven cutover plan
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Assigning clear ownership for every activity
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Running a dry run 2–3 weeks before the actual go-live
Success Starts With a Solid Plan
At IACLOUDAPPS, we help businesses avoid these exact pitfalls — from day one to go-live and beyond.
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