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Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a major step for any organization. It promises streamlined operations, better data management, and improved decision-making. However, the journey from selecting an ERP system to fully integrating it into your business processes can be complex and challenging.

ERP systems require significant upfront decisions and changes. When these are postponed or ignored, gaps appear. These gaps become permanent and cause ongoing problems.

ERP teams often prioritize core modules like finance, inventory, and sales first. Because landed cost requires integration across procurement, logistics, and finance, it’s seen as “too complex” for early-phase implementation. So, it’s often skipped to “go live faster,” with plans to revisit later—which rarely happens.

Upgrading ERP software before selling a business is similar to renovating a house before putting it on the market. Here’s how they compare: