Your second ERP migration is a different project
The first migration turned paper and tribal knowledge into structured data. The second starts with everything the business learned the hard way.
20 Sep 2026 Read articlePeople and process
S4E19 | How to Run an ERP Discovery Week That Actually Works
The demos are done, the contract's signed, and a calendar invite has landed that just says "discovery". This week Pete, Nirav and Emily take on the first real phase of an ERP implementation — the week where the business has to explain how it actually operates, and where projects…
08 Sep 2026 Open episode
5 Reasons Your Second ERP Migration Is Easier Than Your First
Think back to your first ERP go-live. If you just winced, this episode's for you. Every prospect meeting has that one person — arms folded, thousand-yard stare, still processing something that happened fifteen years ago. They know the current system is failing. Everyone hates it.…
28 Jul 2026 Open episode
Stop Being a Button-Pusher: Acumatica Automation Schedules
Most mornings, someone in your business opens the same screen, sets the same filter and clicks the same button. Tomorrow they'll do it again. Acumatica will do all of it for you — on a timer, in the background, with no code, no integration and no consultant. It's called an…
14 Jul 2026 Open episode
When Do You Actually Need an ERP? (It's Not Revenue)
A small business owner posted on r/ERP that they'd outgrown their patchwork of spreadsheets and SaaS apps — and had heard they'd need an ERP "once they hit a certain size." They just couldn't work out where that line was. The post sat unanswered. So Pete, Nirav and Emily took the…
30 Jun 2026 Open episode
How to Choose an ERP: 5 Questions to Answer Before You Look at a Single Demo
Choosing the wrong ERP is one of the most expensive mistakes a business can make — and it rarely happens because the software was bad. It happens because the company never worked out what it actually needed before it fell for a slick demo. The tech demo always works. That's the…
16 Jun 2026 Open episode
5 Reasons Your ERP Project Falls Apart Before Go-Live
You selected the right ERP. You signed the deal. Everyone's buzzing. So why does it start going wrong three months in? This week, Pete and Nirav welcome Emily Browning back to the show to tackle one of the most underrated topics in ERP: project management. Not the software. Not…
24 Mar 2026 Open episode
Why Your ERP Training Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)
Why does your team forget everything they learned in ERP training? You invested serious time and money. Everyone attended. And three months after go-live, half the team is still confused, making errors, and asking the same questions. The problem isn't your people — it's how the…
10 Mar 2026 Open episode
Parallel Running Your ERP? Here's Why That Backfires
Parallel running sounds like a safety net. In reality, it's one of the most common and most expensive mistakes in ERP implementation. In this episode, Pete and Nirav are joined by Emily Browning — an IT leader in manufacturing — to break down exactly why running your old system…
27 Feb 2026 Open episode
Acumatica Summit 2026: AI, Automation & The Future of ERP
What happens when ERP stops being software… and starts becoming a digital replica of your entire business ? In this episode, Peter Nicholson and Nirav Shah unpack the biggest moments from Acumatica Summit 2026 — from the buzz of the new venue to the bold product announcements…
13 Feb 2026 Open episode
Why You're Not Ready for ERP (And How to Get There)
Are you thinking about ERP but not sure if your business is ready? In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we break down the Top 5 signs you’re not ready for ERP — and more importantly, what you should do about it. 👉 Topics covered: ERP isn’t QuickBooks (process mapping…
15 Sep 2025 Open episode
How to Build the Perfect ERP Implementation Team
Implementing ERP software is a massive undertaking, and the right project team can make or break the process. In this episode of The ABCs of ERP and Beyond , Pete and Nirav break down what it takes to assemble a winning team for a smooth and successful ERP implementation. 💡 Key…
14 Mar 2025 Open episode