55%
Gartner · 2024
Miss scope, schedule, or budget
The implementation fails to meet the budget, scope, or schedule because it does not follow the plan.
Free Assessment · 3 Minutes
ERP Readiness Assessment
Answer 15 questions to assess where you stand and determine whether you really need the system. Leave all your confusion behind by setting 3 priorities and assigning scores.
Benchmarked against 500+ D365 deployments
Takes under 3 minutes
Confidential — results to you only
Why Readiness Matters
Most ERP failures are readiness failures
An ERP failure results from a readiness failure, as enterprises don't assess what they need and end up selecting the wrong solution.
23%
KPMG · 2023
Declared outright failures
The project does not reach compilation and ultimately leads you back to the legacy system.
8×
Post-mortem analysis
Cost of fixing gaps post-go-live
Trying to fill the gaps after going live costs you more than 8 times as much.
3–6 mo
Industry average
Ideal readiness runway
Setting the foundation strong 3 months prior will result in faster go-live.
The 5 Dimensions
What we assess — and why it matters
We ensure readiness through 5 capability parameters and don't compromise on any of them to ensure successful implementation.
01
Strategic & Leadership
Executive sponsorship and strategic planning save the project from failure.
Biggest risk: scope drift
02
Process & Operations
The standardization of processes with proper documentation for operational risk management.
Biggest risk: over-customization
03
Data Readiness
A proper migration plan to avoid the mess of bad data.
Biggest risk: delayed go-live
04
Technology Infrastructure
Cloud-first technology requires a modern approach and partner expertise for a successful implementation.
Biggest risk: kickoff delay
05
People & Change
Taking change management seriously to mitigate resistance from people, as it's the biggest risk for a business.
Biggest risk: low user adoption
Pre-Implementation Checklist
12 things to have in place before ERP kickoff
We have set up an ERP readiness assessment checklist to approve your project, and we strictly abide by it.
Named executive sponsor (CEO, CFO, or COO)
Documented business case with ROI targets
Approved project budget with 15–20% contingency
Steering committee meeting cadence defined
Process owners named for each functional area
Current-state process documentation complete
Master data audit complete (customers, vendors, items)
Data migration scope defined (move / clean / archive)
Integration inventory with data flows documented
Cloud / hybrid deployment strategy agreed
Internal project team capacity confirmed
Change management plan and budget approved
What We See
Three common gaps that derail projects
Analyze the 3 hidden gaps mentioned below and, if you find them, consult our experts.
Pattern · Data
The Data Surprise
If a company uses 4 different sources for customer data, the data needs to be cleaned, as messy data can disrupt the entire system. Separate billing CRM and spreadsheet will create chaos during data migration to the new system.
Lesson
The solution is to audit data before migration.
Pattern · People
The Missing Champion
Another instance occurred when a professional services firm implemented the system but lacked departmental champions to train the rest of the team. Turns out Excel was still being used for data extraction and reporting.
Lesson
Departmental champions are needed to manage change.
Pattern · Technology
The Cloud Decision Deferred
A distribution business failed a Business Central implementation because they couldn't decide between on-premises and cloud. The result was an abandoned project, and the project restarted with a new infrastructure strategy after wasting eight weeks.
Lesson
Decide on the infrastructure strategy, then proceed to system selection.
Frequently Asked
Questions about ERP readiness
The readiness score comes from assessing: Strategic alignment, Process maturity, Data quality, Technology infrastructure and Change management.
The ERP implementation readiness assessment doesn't take long; you just need to answer 15 questions and complete it in 2 to 3 minutes.
If you get a low score, you should not proceed with implementing the ERP system. The assessment is based on the top 3 priorities that help you understand where you stand, saving you from unnecessary spending.
The assessment is a general one used by many ERP platforms, including Microsoft, SAP, NetSuite, etc.
The ERP readiness assessment must be conducted by key stakeholders, including CFOs, COOs, CIOs, VPs of Operations, and project sponsors, following a meeting with the finance, IT, and operations leads.
The readiness gives you the go-ahead to start, and then you can proceed with cost planning by exploring our cost calculator.
Next Step
Not sure where you stand? We'll help you figure it out
Our D365 team runs 90-minute readiness workshops for mid-market and enterprise organizations evaluating an ERP move. No pitch, no commitment — just a clearer picture of what's ahead.
