by Bill Baumann | Apr 21, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
With a net worth of around $104 billion, there’s no denying that Target is a retail giant. However, when the corporation tried to replicate its U.S. success in Canada, even its reputation as an industry mainstay couldn’t save its efforts from collapsing. ... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 19, 2021 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Whether you’re implementing new ERP software or simply improving your business processes, investing in organizational change management (OCM) is essential. While you may be familiar with the reasons for change management, the financial details can get a little... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 15, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
When you’re searching for the right enterprise software, you’ll inevitably encounter many acronyms. Often, these sound similar to one another, which is the case with ERP and EAM. Standing for enterprise resource planning and enterprise asset management,... 
by Bill Baumann | Apr 14, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In 2005, Waste Management (WM) began a major, enterprise-wide SAP ERP implementation. The project was set to go live by 2007, and SAP projected that WM would be able to net upward of $220 million per year in annual benefits. However, in 2008, a $500 million ERP... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 12, 2021 | Digital Transformation, ERP Blog, Implementation
According to a recent survey, 97% of global IT professionals were involved in some sort of digital transformation in 2020. Is your organization considering following suit? If so, you may be feeling overwhelmed. While there are more technological capabilities at our... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 8, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Digital assistants have been on the scene since 2011, when Siri was introduced on the iPhone 4S. Since then, they’ve been largely designated for personal use. However, new enterprise-wide models are expanding the possibilities of these assistants. In fact, many... 
by Bill Baumann | Apr 7, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In late 2020, the U.S. Air Force resumed work on an ERP implementation that was originally scrapped back in 2012. The new effort is still underway, set to be completed over a five-year timeline. To understand why the project has been resurrected, it’s necessary... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 5, 2021 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Organizational change management is the process of preparing and equipping your workforce for what lies ahead. Unless your workforce is ready to embrace an upcoming change, even the best-planned projects could fail to live up to their potential. Recognizing the... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 1, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
According to one study, the typical corporation spends between 60% and 80% of its IT budget simply maintaining its existing mainframe systems and applications. In their prime, these systems were innovative and cutting-edge. They helped companies improve productivity... 
by Bill Baumann | Mar 31, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In March 2017, Chicago-based brewer MillerCoors sued Indian technology services firm HCL (and its American affiliate) for more than $1 million. At the core of the chaos? A failed SAP implementation, which MillerCoors blamed on a string of inefficiencies catalyzed by... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 29, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
If your company has been experiencing problems with its supplier base or issues with production and distribution, then supply chain management (SCM) software may be able to help you get back on your feet. SCM software provides the opportunity to automate and... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 25, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Competitive advantage is the ability to produce goods or services at a price point and quality level that your rivals cannot match. In the race to win customers, improve margins and boost your bottom line, only the most innovative and creative companies can secure... 
by Bill Baumann | Mar 24, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
The fall is always a challenging time for college staff. However, the start of the 2015 school year was an uncommonly stressful season for IT leaders at community colleges across Washington State. August of that year was the pilot go-live date for an ERP project,... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 22, 2021 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Any time you introduce new technology or processes into your organization, it’s important to approach the changes with care. This is especially important when the change is set to happen on a global scale. Global change management tools and strategies can help... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 18, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
If you’ve been working with legacy systems for years, it may be time to implement a centralized platform that can improve productivity and add visibility to your operations. For many manufacturers, the answer lies in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.... 
by Bill Baumann | Mar 17, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Woolworths Australia, dubbed “Woolies” by locals, is the largest supermarket chain in Australia. Operating nearly 1,000 locations across the country, it staffs around 115,000 employees. With various stores, support offices and distribution centers, the company needed... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 15, 2021 | ERP Blog, Implementation
As a business leader, you already know the benefits an ERP implementation can bring. Yet, empowering your workforce to make the change isn’t always easy. It’s especially challenging if your existing workflows have been in place for a very long time. This... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 11, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
What is enterprise software and why is it so important? Put simply, this is the software that enables your core business functions, encompassing a range of user roles. As your company expands, software that worked in the past might not be enough to keep up with your... 
by Bill Baumann | Mar 10, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Research shows that more than half of all U.S. companies are planning to increase their investments in automation technology to stay competitive and keep pace with changing market conditions. At the core of this shift is robotic process automation (RPA). When executed... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 8, 2021 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Shaking up the status quo can rejuvenate your teams, amplify your productivity and delight your customers. At the same time, such shifts can also throw your workforce off-kilter. Pushing full-steam ahead without proper planning can leave employees frustrated,... 
