5 ERP Integration Challenges That COOs Need to Be Aware Of
TechTarget, Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
COOs face five ERP integration obstacles: data compatibility, cost, resistance, security, and process misalignment.
The article outlines five ERP integration challenges COOs should plan for: incompatible data models across legacy and modern systems; high implementation costs from budget overruns and delays, best managed via disciplined project management and limiting customization; organizational resistance to change requiring sustained change management and phased rollouts; security and compliance risks from increased data flows, needing strong governance and vendor assessments; and process misalignment from departmental silos, solved by mapping and standardizing workflows. Proactive planning turns these obstacles into opportunities.