by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 22, 2020 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog
To get the most out of your ERP project or business transformation, you need to use the right tools. In this podcast, Karl Hiesterman, Senior Manager of Business Process Management at Panorama, explains how to implement business process management in support of your... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 19, 2020 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog
Before you begin ERP selection, it’s important to conduct business process management. This will help you map your processes and determine your ERP requirements. It will also help you improve and standardize your processes. However, many business process management... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 15, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
There’s no denying that the internet of things (IoT) has revolutionized the post-digital era. A vast network of connected devices is now sharing data via the internet. Often, this data flows into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The increasing... 
by Bill Baumann | Oct 14, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
When you’re in the middle of an ERP disaster, the idea of taking your case to court can heap stress onto an already-frustrating situation. It’s no secret that ERP lawsuits are expensive and risky. In addition, most judges and jurors don’t understand the... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 12, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
When your CIO is the only executive involved in the ERP project; when managers believe the project won’t significantly impact their departments; when the goal of the project is IT-related – these are all examples of a lack of business-IT alignment. It’s important to... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 8, 2020 | ERP Blog, Implementation
ERP integration is about ensuring your ERP implementation results in the seamless connection of all your company’s technology and processes. Today, we’re sharing a few key benefits of ERP integration. These benefits are especially relevant to companies... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 7, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
In the coming months, manufacturing companies that have not already done so will have no choice but to shift their business models in response to the rapidly changing economy. To help manufacturers navigate today’s challenges, we have provided a list of the top ten... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 5, 2020 | ERP Blog, Implementation
You have many choices to make during each phase of your ERP implementation. One of the most important choices takes place right at the beginning. Before you dive too far into the process, you’ll need to decide if you want to use a phased approach or go live with... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 1, 2020 | Change Management, ERP Blog
“Priority is the function of context,” says Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This leads to the question: how do you position the value of change management in the right context, so it gets the priority it needs? If your organization is... 
by Bill Baumann | Sep 30, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
During the sales process, slight exaggeration is common among ERP vendors – they emphasize their strengths and successes while downplaying their gaps and weaknesses. However, when a vendor goes beyond slight exaggeration, this behavior may be reflective of ERP vendor... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 28, 2020 | ERP Blog, Implementation
A system integrator is a company that specializes in bringing together various hardware and software products from multiple vendors and ensuring those components seamlessly work together. During an enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, this is especially... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 24, 2020 | ERP Blog, Implementation
You’ve made the investment, applied the resources and done the work. Now it’s time to measure if your ERP project was the success you anticipated. While there are many ways to gauge the effectiveness of an ERP implementation, the true test lies in the... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 21, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
You know your company needs to increase efficiency and improve data insights, but you aren’t sure where to begin because, in the world of enterprise software, there are infinite acronyms and even more software options. Two options that may stand out to you... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 17, 2020 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Is your organization considering digital transformation? Even amid the unexpected events of 2020, research shows that 70% of companies are either maintaining or increasing their spending in this realm. If your organization decides to embark on this journey, it’s time... 
by Bill Baumann | Sep 16, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Before you began your ERP implementation, you wanted to ensure you had the right team by your side, so you partnered with a well-known ERP consulting firm and recruited some enthusiastic internal stakeholders. The only problem? You eventually found yourself... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 14, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Are you considering implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system? Before you embark on this journey, you’ll need to evaluate the various types of ERP systems and a myriad of vendors to find the system with the functionality your organization needs.... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 10, 2020 | Change Management, ERP Blog
If your organization is using organizational change management to help your workforce prepare for an ERP project, you might have found that many stakeholders are skeptical, or at the very least, curious about the importance of change management. In other words,... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 8, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Over the last decade, ERP vendors have doubled down on their investments in cloud and software as a service (SaaS) solutions. Despite these trends, the cloud is not the right option for everyone. In this post, we will provide an introduction to cloud ERP by comparing... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 4, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has agreed to acquire ERP vendor, Epicor Software, from KKR for $4.7 billion. The deal is expected to close this year. Throughout it’s four years of owning Epicor, KKR completed a number of acquisitions for Epicor, including... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 3, 2020 | ERP Blog, Implementation
A successful ERP implementation requires a strategic approach that doesn’t press the “go-live button” too soon. This means taking the time to conduct ERP system testing at critical milestones. With so many other factors to consider, why should you spend time on system... 
