When selecting a Manufacturing Execution System, there are two broad types of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementations:

• A custom built MES configuration based on an MES tool kit
• A Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) configuration of MES software

These two flavors of implementations come with different variations of risk. In this video series we identify the top 5 risks you need to know, this video focuses on Change Management Risk.

Change Management Risk:

Old processes and habits are often hard to change. Changing an organization to move from legacy processes to new ones or to invest in a new software adoption requires heavy commitment from the management and the entire team company wide. Implementing new solutions can be a scary undertaking for anybody and can create fear of change in the organization. Implementing change management procedures combined with executive sponsorship and ample product training are the keys to providing an entire organization the confidence it needs to change.

Watch the Rest of the Series:

#1 Budget Risk

#2 Operational Risk

#3 Change Management Risk (current video)

#4 Technical Risk

#5 Program Risk