Module-oriented, all-encompassing, large scale ERPs have been praised over the years as the solution to deliver the long awaited dream of managing every single aspect of any organization on one common platform. After billions of dollars invested in ERP implementations across the world, one thing seems clear: You better have a different strategy or you will either end up with Excel running your organization or your operational and IT costs as the single most important negative impact in your bottom line. So, why is an ERP such a poor fit to manage complex operations?