Research · November 2026
Why ERP implementations fail, and how to prepare.
82%
of findings occurred before go-live
8 of 8
cases had problems set early in the project
7 of 8
cases experienced harm after go-live
47%
of findings were governance or people issues
Source and method: These figures come from an Aureum Solutions review of eight ERP implementations across seven sectors, documented in publicly available government audits, inspector general reports, SEC filings, and court records. The review identified 68 findings, each traced to its source document and page. Percentages reflect the share of those documented findings, not industry-wide rates.
What we found
Similar problems appeared across all seven sectors, many stemming from early decisions about planning, governance, staffing, and process design. Left unresolved, they led to payroll errors, duplicate payments, and operational disruption.
What it means
Success takes more than technical expertise. Organizations must establish the people, processes, governance, and resources an implementation depends on, and verify readiness throughout the project.
Our Approach
At each major decision point, Aureum Solutions helps leadership answer one critical question:
Is the organization ready for the next step?
Aureum Solutions is developing an independent Organizational Preparedness and Readiness advisory service to help organizations navigate complex implementations and make informed decisions supported by evidence.
Our approach is grounded in five commitments:
We Work for You
Aureum Solutions represents the organization's interests, independent of the software vendor or systems integrator.
End-to-End Engagement
We provide hands-on and advisory support from planning through go-live and stabilization.
Flexible Entry Points
We can engage before vendor selection or at any stage of an ongoing implementation.
Evidence at Every Decision
We evaluate whether people, processes, data, and financial controls are ready, using criteria aligned with the organization's requirements and risk tolerance. Leadership receives evidence of remaining risks, potential consequences, and corrective actions.
The Outcome
An organization better prepared to implement its system, with leaders equipped to make informed decisions, reduce avoidable risks, and protect their investment.