How To Eat The Elephant?

The CEO's Guide to an Enterprise System Implementation

About the Author
Ravindra K. Tulsyan is a B.Sc. Engg. (Hons.) (Mech.) From REC (Now NIT) Rourkela and an M.Tech. (Mech.) from IIT Kanpur. Thereafter, he went on to complete his Diploma in Business Finance (DBF) from ICFAI Hyderabad, Certified Fellow in Production & Inventory Management (CFPIM), Certified in Integrated Resource Management(CIRM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional(CSCP) from APICS The Association for Operations Management.

Ravi Tulsyan possesses excellent knowledge of business processes and rich experience in implementation of enterprise solutions in large enterprises. He has shown entrepreneurial skills by setting up KnoWerX Education (India) Pvt. Ltd. and growing this company to significant levels in a short time. Ravi is one of the handfuls of people who have observed, practiced and effected the implementation of information technology at the enterprise scale.

Advance Praise for the Book
Ravi Tulsyan's 'How to Eat the Elephant' offers a wealth of knowledge and information to leaders in the global business community. He combines entrepreneurial skill with keen understanding of organizational structure and a passion to educate. This book is a must read for any executive involved in integrated business process.
- Laurie Hein Denham, Executive Director,
The American Society of Transportation and Logistics

Ravi Tulsyan's 'How to Eat the Elephant? The CEO's Guide to an Enterprise System Implementation' offers practical advice to leaders that find themselves in the daunting position of managing the myriad challenges associated with an enterprise system integration. Readers are skilfully lead through each step of the process from the "why" to the "how" to the "what's right for my organization." With more than 25 years of experience in architecting enterprise systems and providing business process consulting, Ravi shares his knowledge with those standing at the precipice he has successfully negotiated time and time again.
- Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE, Executive Director & COO, APICS
The Association for Operations Management

Ravi Tulsyan has managed to describe a complex process in simple terms, and in straightforward, concise language. This book reflects the wisdom he has gained over a broad range of experiences, and the knowledge that he acquired through his certifications in the Operations Management profession. It is a quick but indispensable read for anyone contemplating an enterprise project, and a source of direction and encouragementthroughout the journey.
-Joseph F. Shedlawski, CPIM, President, APICS
The Association for Operations Management