Why do technically brilliant ERP and digital transformation projects still fail 70-90% of the time? Tory Bjorklund, a digital transformation veteran with 36 years of experience, reveals the single root cause he's identified after rescuing countless multi-million dollar projects—and the three-stage process his firm uses to guarantee success.In this episode, you’ll discover:· The #1 Root Cause of Failure: Why treating a transformation as a technology project instead of a business improvement project sets you up for disaster from day one.· The "50% Complete" Trap: The terrifying pattern he uncovered in a $3M project that was perpetually "halfway done" and how to spot it early.· The Prepare-Execute-Sustain Model: His proven framework that shifts leadership focus to the critical stages most companies ignore.· Why IT Should Not Lead: The crucial difference between IT's role as a "trusted advisor" and the business unit's role as the true "owner" of the transformation.· AI's Practical Near-Term Payoff: Where predictive maintenance and digital twins deliver real ROI in manufacturing today, beyond the hype.· The One Question That Predicts Failure: The simple test you can run with your team this week to see if your project is already heading for the ditch.For engineers, tech leaders, and executives who are tired of seeing great technology undermined by poor preparation.Connect With Tory Bjorklund:Consulting Firm: https://victoriafide.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torybjorklundChapters:00:00 Introduction to Digital Transformation and Tory Bjorklund01:46 The Evolution of Consulting and Technology Implementation05:55 Challenges in Engineering and Manufacturing Transformations11:07 The Role of IT in Business Transformation13:57 Founding Victoriified Consulting:A New Paradigm18:46 Indicators of Project Trouble in Digital Transformations24:06 Core Process for Transformational Change29:03 AI Applications in Manufacturing and Supply Chain34:12 Changes in Digital Transformation Challenges Over Time38:48 Defining Innovation in Business Transformation40:55 Connecting with Tory Bjorklund and Victoriified ConsultingSupport the Show:· Fuel the podcast: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme· Subscribe and leave a review!· Share with engineers and leaders in your networkWant to Be a Guest on The Iferia TechCast?· Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch· PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast

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