Checklist: Cut ERP Chaos in 12 Weeks

Published
February 18, 2025
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ERP chaos costs $2T yearly (CISQ)—35-45% of IT time wasted, 42% of tickets lingering 3+ days. Use this checklist to cut chaos fast—no extra headcount needed.

Stop the Chaos:

  • Find Repeat Tickets: List incidents open 3+ days—tag the top 5 repeat offenders weekly to spot patterns.
  • Fix Root Causes: Assign a lead to analyze repeats—cut incidents 35% in 30 days by resolving sources.
  • Track Unplanned Work: Log daily chaos hours in a spreadsheet—aim below 10% within 6 weeks to measure progress.

Regain Control:

  • Prioritize Tickets: Sort by impact (e.g., downtime, users affected)—clear 40% backlog in 12 weeks by focusing effort.
  • Speed Critical Fixes: Set 15-min daily huddles—resolve high-impact delays fast to hit 99%+ success.
  • Test Changes: Pilot fixes on 1 team—hit 99%+ Change Success Rate before rollout to avoid rework.

Quick Win: Cut chaos 40% reclaim IT bandwidth in 12 weeks. Want our proven Balance Blueprint to make this easy?