{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Manufacturing Hub","title":"Ep. 201 - ERP in Manufacturing: Strategy, Culture, and Change Management","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b2a7c77f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4267,"description":"In Episode 201 of Manufacturing Hub, we sit down with Tim Brown, a veteran leader with over 40 years of experience across manufacturing, construction, and IT. From managing massive ERP transformations to navigating global M&A integrations, Tim shares a masterclass in how to make enterprise software actually work in complex industrial environments.We cover everything from:What it was like managing ERP during Y2KThe critical difference between push vs. pull drivers for ERP changeHow mergers and acquisitions shape ERP strategyWhy “people problems” derail ERP more than technology ever doesReal tactics for managing global rollouts (including Japan, France, Canada, and the U.S.)His take on embedded AI in ERP platforms (and where it's really going)Governance, risk, and how to actually drive adoptionWhether you’re an IT leader, plant manager, systems integrator, or just ERP-curious — this episode offers real-world lessons and practical guidance from someone who’s done it all.🔹 Thank you to this month’s sponsor: TALANHelping manufacturers navigate ERP adoption, migration, and integration across SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, and more. Meet them at the American Manufacturing Summit in Chicago on March 19–20, or visit their site to learn more.👇 Drop your questions or share your ERP war stories in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!📌 Chapters 0:00 Intro4:00 Tim’s Background & ERP Journey9:00 Y2K & Early ERP Lessons15:00 ERP Triggers: Push vs. Pull22:00 M&A Integrations: How It Actually Happens30:00 Roadblocks: People, Culture, and “We’re Special” Syndrome40:00 Standardization vs. Flexibility in Rollouts48:00 ERP Selection: Process, Partners, and Politics58:00 Risk Mitigation & Change Management1:05:00 MES, Data Ownership & Operational Autonomy1:18:00 AI & the Future of ERP1:25:00 Career Advice from Tim1:30:00 Final Thoughts & Book Recommendation🎧 Listen to Episode 199 with Elvis (Talen) for more on ERP selection👉 https://youtu.be/YOUR-LINK-HERE🔗 Follow us on...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yoKAvzBXZ3YjQTekFk7KFGXeuwJ29WgXvop3dVEfhLs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3MjEzLzE2MDk0/MzA1OTgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}