
How To Prevent ERP Heartbreak
“There is so much amazing new technology. The assumption you need to invest in an expensive, inflexible ERP is being challenged,” says Matt Gardner, CEO of accounting outsourcer Hiline.

“There is so much amazing new technology. The assumption you need to invest in an expensive, inflexible ERP is being challenged,” says Matt Gardner, CEO of accounting outsourcer Hiline.

“We’ve allocated some exploratory budget, which has unlocked some innovation, leading to greater productivity,” says Anand Govind, CFO of o9 Solutions.

America’s finance chiefs are loosening the purse strings for new technologies, with 25% planning to increase their investment by 10% or more next year—and expecting positive ROI within three years.

“The challenge is creating the universal framework that lets systems communicate, alleviating data inconsistencies caused by human error and achieving a single source of truth,” says Qu CFO Peter “Reyn” Holden.

“Our shareholders have invested in our team and vision, and I want to ensure we deliver on that daily,” says Arrive AI CFO Todd Pepmeier.

“By putting people first, you take care of all the other stakeholders,” says Waste Management’s finance chief and 22-year veteran.