In the third installment of Evolving ERP, Judith O'Callahan and Paul Coetser unpack the current state ERP and forecast its future. From the critical importance of upfront planning to the potential revolution brought by AI and composable systems, this episode is packed with insights you can't afford to miss. Whether you're an ERP practitioner or interested in getting a start, you'll gain valuable perspective on how to navigate the shifting landscape of enterprise software.

Judith O'Callaghan   / judith-o-05a9bb13   brings over 20 years of industry expertise and a passion for applying ancient wisdom in Business Transformation. Her journey has taken her across several large and small organisations across 3 continents living in the largest cities and remotest villages. Her investment of time has enabled her to understand diverse cultures, perspectives and most importantly learn the applications of ancient wisdom in modern day business transformation.

Paul Coetser   / paulcoetser   is a leading expert in SAP S/4HANA Transformation and Migration Programmes. He has directed or advised eighteen global projects across various sectors, including government, retail, and financial services, and led the world’s fastest Lift n Shift migration in under three months for a client worth $1.5 billion. Author of the top-ranked "Unbeatable - The DEFINITIVE Guide on How to Deliver Your SAP S/4HANA Transformation without Breaking the Business," Paul has saved over $720 million in project costs. He patented the first P2P energy trading app, MiJuice, and co-founded Cognixa, the first automated SAP ECC to S/4HANA capability.

00:00 - Introduction
07:48 - Discussion on ERP evolution and industry changes
15:07 - Importance of "Phase Zero" in ERP projects
27:53 - Future of ERP and emerging technologies
38:51 - Composable ERP and industry trends
48:42 - Predictions for ERP in the next 15 years
51:43 - Closing thoughts and advice for clients