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ERP Decisions Under Pressure: Avoiding Tech Traps and Protecting Public Trust

Abhijit Verekar

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ERP systems shape the backbone of government operations, but selecting one isn’t as simple as comparing features. Political pressure, vendor instability, staffing turnover, sunsetting products, and perceived conflicts of interest all influence the decision-making landscape — and each one can derail long-term success.

In this episode, we examine the realities agencies face when navigating ERP modernization. We discuss why a product that works today may not be viable in two years, how vendor culture and staffing directly impact support quality, and why true agnosticism matters when conducting needs assessments in the public sector. We also look at the consequences of tech-first decisions made too quickly, including contracts that can’t meet essential workflows and implementations that collapse under political or organizational change.

A successful ERP transformation requires three things: vision, alignment, and the discipline to avoid shortcuts — no matter how tempting the pressure becomes.

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