by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 25, 2021 | Change Management, ERP Blog
In the race to outpace the competition and cater to an increasingly digital audience, many companies are investing in new technologies and undergoing digital business transformation. In fact, research shows that more than 80% of organizations are now holding their IT... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 21, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
If you’ve ever struggled to manually create a quote via spreadsheets or legacy quoting software, you know how time-consuming and frustrating the process can be. What is CPQ software and how can it help? Standing for configure, price, quote, this is a tool (or... 
by Bill Baumann | Jan 20, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
When a company begins an ERP implementation projected to last one year, no one expects the timeline to drag on for multiple years. Nor do they expect to take the project to court. Yet, both happened to Southeast Power Group following its massive manufacturing ERP... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 18, 2021 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Are you planning to implement a warehouse management system (WMS) in the near future? If so, it’s smart to start preparing now. Today, we’re sharing a WMS implementation checklist with critical steps that can help you maximize your use of this powerful... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 14, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
For years, all-in-one software suites were a favorite of corporations around the globe. It seemed convenient that one encompassing system could meet the needs of an entire enterprise. More recently, however, large-scale platforms have given rise to a new trend: best... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 13, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Last May, rental car giant Hertz officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. At the onset, many industry analysts were quick to link this to the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. Air travel plummeted a staggering 90% last year as people stayed close to home, and many... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 11, 2021 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Change isn’t only associated with enterprise-wide projects. Change is actually a constant within organizations, so change management should be, as well. While not every day will bring massive process improvement or new ERP software, any time you ask your team members... 
by Bill Baumann | Jan 6, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
You may recognize the German brand Haribo by the iconic Gummy Bears it’s best known for manufacturing. However, Haribo has been in the news recently for another reason, and this one isn’t quite as sweet. In 2018, the brand kicked off a major SAP ERP... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 4, 2021 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Continuous improvement is the persistent effort to make the best use of the systems or processes your company uses. Sometimes, these improvements happen all at once. Other times, they’re more incremental. In either case, the progression is linear, and the goal... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 31, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
ERP real time reporting allows you to access your company performance at any given time and get up-to-the-minute, accurate information. In fact, ERP systems with advanced business intelligence (BI) can provide instant updates, facilitating quicker and more informed... 
by Bill Baumann | Dec 30, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In 2019, Pennsylvania-based manufacturing firm Worth & Company sued Oracle for $4.5 million, citing major deficiencies in their ERP software implementation. As one of the most esteemed full-service mechanical contractors in the Mid-Atlantic, Worth & Co. had a... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 28, 2020 | ERP Blog, Implementation
While a new ERP system may drive many business benefits, how do you ensure it continues to do so for years to come? The answer lies in establishing an ERP center of excellence. Today, we’re sharing what this entails and why it could be the most important step in... 
by Bill Baumann | Dec 23, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In March 2019, cosmetics giant Revlon announced that it would be late filing its annual financial report for the year prior. The reason behind the delay? The company’s year-old SAP ERP system had been riddled with issues ever since implementation. The resulting... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 21, 2020 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Has your organization outgrown its current systems? If so, you might be considering an ERP implementation. However, before you can reap all the benefits, you’ll need to transfer your existing data to the new platform. While ERP data conversion might sound... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 17, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Are you planning to implement an ERP system to help you cut costs and increase efficiency? To achieve these goals, you’ll first need to understand your current processes and determine what’s working and what’s not. This is called ERP process documentation,... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 16, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Has your ERP project veered off track? Maybe it’s taking far longer than you anticipated, or you’re already over budget. You might even be wondering if the software is still capable of meeting your needs. Regardless of your specific challenges, it may not... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 14, 2020 | Change Management, ERP Blog
The long-term success of your organization hinges on its ability to adapt and grow. Only by keeping pace with the competition, customer demands and marketplace changes can you solidify your industry presence. Instead of staying stagnant, you must know when to let go... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 10, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
What is a supply chain management system? In short, it’s the software your company uses to manage the flow of goods, data and resources related to any product or service you sell, moving it from raw material procurement to final delivery. Today, we’re... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 9, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Potential buyers of ERP software have hundreds of systems to choose from. To give you an idea of how many there are, we track more than 250 systems in our internal ERP vendor database to help our team provide data to clients. The ERP comparison process can be... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 7, 2020 | ERP Blog, Implementation
While you want to ensure measurable ERP business benefits, you don’t have to stretch your company financially thin to do so. There are many ways to minimize ERP costs. While we don’t recommend trying to implement ERP with the smallest possible budget, it’s still... 
