Began to standardize warehouse management software, so that independent companies hired to manage Hershey's warehouses could better communicate with each other. Allowing sufficient time to test newly implemented computer systems helped identify bugs and resolve them before the systems went live. For example, Hershey's distribution centers learned that it was important to practice scanning barcodes on pallets to ensure that pallets could be accurately tracked with their company software. Additionally, Hershey's employees were more actively involved in system projects to ensure smooth transitions (Carr). Although there were some critical problems with the project, there were also areas of failure that were controllable. One significant area of ​​controllable failure was the ERP system