by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 20, 2017 | ERP Blog
Not every digital transformation or ERP implementation is successful. Despite you and your team’s best efforts, yours may be struggling too. It is important to accept the situation for what it is. You’re not alone. Just as importantly, there are things you can do to... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 12, 2017 | Digital Strategy, ERP Blog
Digital transformations are complex undertakings – even more so than your average, run of the mill ERP implementation. As Panorama grows and continues to work with more large, sophisticated, and global clients, we see more comprehensive digital transformations beyond... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 6, 2017 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Managing your own digital transformation or ERP software initiative can be a tempting idea. However, the concept rarely works and is riddled with potential failure points. If you’re a new CIO, the thought of taking the bull by the horns and being a one-man... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 30, 2017 | ERP Blog, Implementation
There is never a good time to start your digital transformation initiative. Especially this time of year, key team members are on vacation, which can make difficult starting a new project and gain the necessary buy-in. There are a million reasons why the summer months... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 25, 2017 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Every single ERP project, no matter the size, is about change. We all know that a new ERP system demands that organizations change the way they do business, otherwise why else would a company go through the painful process of an ERP implementation, right? The whole... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 23, 2017 | ERP Blog
If you’ve read our past blogs about cloud ERP software, you know that at least one of us a skeptic of the hype. It is absolutely a real and emerging trend, but we’re leery of absolute, one-size-fits-all buzzwords like these. As independents consultants, with no vested... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 16, 2017 | ERP Blog
I hate to admit it, but I’ve seen too many CIOs get fired over the years. I also dislike putting this in writing, but I have in most cases also seen the warning signs in advance. Sometimes they were clients, sometimes they weren’t. And sometimes they listened to my... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 9, 2017 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Last week, we hosted our most recent Digital Enterprise Boot Camp in Chicago. This three-day training event was a good way for us to collaborate with some of the world’s leading CIOs and digital transformation project teams, and the event provided some good takeaways... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 2, 2017 | ERP Blog, Implementation
The other day, I was reading an article about how business investments increased by roughly 10% last quarter, which is the biggest increase in several years. This increase in spending means organizations are investing more in essentials like factories, equipment and... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 10, 2017 | ERP Blog
Today we launch our 2017 ERP Report, our annual survey of organizations that have recently implemented new ERP systems. A total of 342 organizations in a variety of industries were included in this year’s study. There are a number of good takeaways that will help with... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 3, 2017 | ERP Blog
Organizational change resistance is a difficult concept to explain to those who haven’t been through an ERP software or digital transformation initiative. Unlike software, project plans, budgets, process documentation and other more tangible concepts, organizational... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 31, 2017 | ERP Blog, Project Management
Your implementation partner assures you that everything’s going great, but you have an uneasy feeling about how the project is progressing – is it paranoia or intuition? If you’re talking about an ERP project, it’s probably intuition. You shouldn’t ignore any... by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 30, 2017 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog
Business processes are the DNA of your organization. They make your organization unique, and differentiate it from the competition. While you can purchase an ERP system with built-in business processes, you should stop and ask yourself if you really want to do this.... by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 27, 2017 | ERP Blog
Are you implementing a new ERP system because you have no other choice? If so, you’re not alone. Many of our clients decide to implement new software because their legacy system is outdated, no longer being supported, and/or won’t allow them to scale for the growth... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 24, 2017 | ERP Blog
Yesterday, we outlined two types of ERP consulting firms to avoid. Today, we’ll cover three more archetypes that could spell trouble. Every firm has a unique way of positioning its service offerings. It’s important to uncover the story behind the marketing hype to... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 23, 2017 | ERP Blog
There is no denying that choosing an ERP implementation partner is a decision fraught with worry, concern and skepticism. For those who have never had to evaluate third-party implementation partners, the sheer amount of information to wade through can prove... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 20, 2017 | ERP Blog
We’ve all heard stories about the challenges and risks of ERP implementations – the success stories, the failures, the advancements and a variety of other pros and cons. However, there are a handful of things you may not know about ERP software. Here are five in... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 17, 2017 | Change Management, ERP Blog
No matter the size or complexity of your organization, ERP implementations entail significant organizational changes. From new technology to reengineered business processes, your employees are likely to feel the full impact of digital transformation. And you better... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 16, 2017 | ERP Blog, Government
A common thread among many public sector ERP failures is the presence of a flawed RFP process. The flaw is this: public sector organizations issuing RFPs tend to attract low-quality bidders, and organizations are apt to accept these bids due to the allure of lower... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 13, 2017 | ERP Blog
Most of our clients become familiar and comfortable with dysfunction before finally deciding to do something about it. It’s not that they don’t care or don’t want to make things better. It’s just that they have gotten used to it and found ways to succeed despite their... 
