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ERP Rescue: What No One Tells You About Saving Failing Oracle Fusion Projects

70% of large ERP programmes run over time, over budget – or fail to deliver the expected value.


This is not a statistic vendors like to talk about, but it is the reality many CFOs and CIOs face. Oracle Fusion ERP is a powerful platform, yet too often, projects stall, underperform, or derail entirely.


At RedShift, we specialise in what we call ERP Rescue – stepping in when projects are struggling, identifying root causes, and ensuring they get back on track. In this article, we share what no one tells you about saving failing ERP initiatives, and how Delivery Assurance makes the difference between sunk costs and strategic impact.


Why do ERP projects really fail?


Most reports blame technology or integration complexity. In our experience, the real issues lie elsewhere:


  • Governance blind spots – unclear accountability, fragmented decision-making.

  • Data migration gaps – underestimated effort, poor data quality, late remediation.

  • Business adoption issues – change fatigue, lack of training, and resistance from end-users.

  • Overconfidence in “big bang” delivery – cutting corners on testing and validation.


Technology is rarely the root cause. The problem is how it is implemented, governed, and adopted.


The 3 warning signs your ERP needs rescue


  1. Endless delays in testing or UAT – teams firefight defects instead of validating processes.

  2. Change requests spiralling out of control – scope creep without alignment to business priorities.

  3. Finance and operations leaders disengaging – when CFOs and CIOs stop believing the system will deliver, confidence collapses.


When these signals appear, waiting is the worst strategy. Every week of drift increases costs, erodes trust, and delays business value.


What ERP Rescue really means


ERP Rescue is not about replacing your integrator or starting from scratch. It is about bringing discipline, clarity and objectivity to a project under stress.

At RedShift, we typically focus on four levers:


  • Delivery Assurance – independent programme health checks, identifying risks and recovery plans.

  • Testing Services – ensuring coverage, automation and traceability to avoid last-minute surprises.

  • Data Migration Services – structuring data strategy early, securing accuracy and integrity.

  • Business Adoption – training, change management, and stakeholder alignment to turn sceptics into champions.


Rescue means stabilising the project, restoring trust, and unlocking the business value that was promised.


The role of CIOs and CFOs in rescue mode


  • CIOs must shift from technical oversight to ensuring the ERP platform is cloud-ready, secure, and scalable – while protecting delivery timelines.

  • CFOs must demand measurable outcomes: faster close, improved forecasting, anomaly detection. ERP Rescue gives them the confidence to defend ROI to the board.


Rescue projects are not just about fixing issues. They are about resetting leadership confidence and ensuring ERP becomes an enabler, not a liability.


Why Delivery Assurance is your safety net


The best ERP Rescue is the one you never need. Delivery Assurance acts as an early-warning system:


  • Independent eyes highlight risks vendors underplay.

  • Transparent reporting ensures executives can make decisions early.

  • Realistic roadmaps prevent unrealistic promises.


Organisations that invest in Delivery Assurance save not just money, but credibility and trust at board level.


The RedShift difference


As an official Oracle Partner, RedShift has built its reputation on rescuing high-stakes Fusion ERP programmes.


Our teams combine functional expertise, technical depth, and business acumen, allowing us to bridge the gap between IT and Finance.


We believe ERP Rescue is not about blame. It is about restoring control, accelerating value, and ensuring long-term performance.


Conclusion: failure is not final


ERP projects may be complex, but failure is not inevitable. With the right intervention, even struggling programmes can deliver measurable results.

The lesson is clear:


  • Recognise the warning signs early.

  • Invest in independent Delivery Assurance.

  • Treat ERP Rescue as a chance to reset, not restart.


At RedShift, we help CIOs and CFOs transform ERP challenges into strategic advantage.


The future of ERP is intelligent, cloud-native, and AI-driven. The only question is: will your project be ready to deliver?


Learn more about how RedShift secures ERP success: www.globalredshift.com

 
 
 

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