Steelhead Technologies Achieves Unprecedented 95% Success Rate in ERP Implementations—Nearly Double the Industry Standard
Steelhead Technologies is redefining ERP deployment success with an astonishing 95% success rate—nearly double the industry average of just 50%. While ERP implementations have historically been riddled with delays, inefficiencies, and failures, Steelhead has engineered a deployment process that sets a new benchmark for the industry.
Why Steelhead Succeeds Where Others Struggle
Preparation: A Solid Foundation for Success
Steelhead ensures every implementation starts on the right foot with a dedicated Deployment Preparation Manager assigned to each account. This specialist works closely with clients to ensure all key elements—hardware, connectivity, training through Steelhead University, clear project objectives, and a structured timeline—are in place before the project even begins. By eliminating potential roadblocks early, Steelhead dramatically improves the odds of a smooth transition.
Training: Empowering Teams for Seamless Adoption
A well-trained team is the key to successful ERP adoption. Steelhead University provides comprehensive, function-specific training tailored to every role, from business owners to shop floor operators. Additionally, Steelhead’s exclusive Hatchery event offers an in-person immersive training program for leadership and project coordinators that offers an in-person experience showcasing how the system will function on the plant floor. This hands-on approach fosters team commitment, ensures process alignment, and identifies potential bottlenecks before they become obstacles.
Data Migration: Smelt—Steelhead’s Proprietary Data Migration Tool
Data migration is often a major pain point in ERP transitions. Steelhead’s proprietary migration tool, Smelt, revolutionizes the process by seamlessly ingesting, configuring, and uploading data in multiple formats. Whether it’s customer information, parts, processes, specifications, inventory, or vendor details, Smelt ensures a smooth, accurate, and efficient transition—without the typical headaches associated with data migration.
Management and Execution: Leadership That Drives Success
Steelhead deployment leaders don’t just manage projects—they lead them. By embedding themselves in the client’s business, they gain deep insights into operations, configure the system accordingly, and hold all stakeholders accountable to project timelines. Deployment leaders are also experts in best-in-class execution techniques and industry best practices, ensuring not just system implementation, but true business transformation. When it’s time to go live, they’re on site with clients to ensure a seamless transition to production.
Speed: A Rapid, Cost-Effective Approach
Traditional ERP deployments can drag on for months—or even years—leading to increased costs, business disruption, and waning team engagement. Steelhead prioritizes efficiency, delivering streamlined implementations in a fraction of the time. A prime example is Twin City Plating, previously experiencing an eight-month ERP rollout. With Steelhead, the entire transition was completed in just five weeks, minimizing disruption and maximizing ROI.
Post-Deployment Support: Ensuring Long-Term Success
A successful ERP deployment doesn’t end at “Go Live.” Steelhead provides robust post-deployment support, including USA-based Customer Support and dedicated Customer Outcome Managers who ensure ongoing system optimization, additional feature rollouts, and continuous value adoption.
A New Gold Standard in ERP Implementation
With a 95% success rate, Steelhead Technologies has set a new industry benchmark for ERP deployments. By combining meticulous preparation, immersive training, cutting-edge data migration, expert leadership, rapid implementation, and ongoing support, Steelhead ensures that its clients achieve faster, smoother, and more successful ERP transitions.
For businesses seeking a hassle-free ERP implementation that drives real operational improvements, Steelhead Technologies stands as the clear leader in the industry.
