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The 2022 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
This report highlights the ERP vendors and systems that our consulting team has found to be innovative and strong in[…]
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How Lean is Your ERP Implementation?
When we work with smaller to mid-size organizations – especially clients in the manufacturing and distribution space – we find a lower tolerance for overly complicated ERP software selection or implementation processes. Indeed, executives at these no-nonsense,...How to Drive Stakeholder Alignment
Most organizations that have experienced a failed ERP implementation would agree that stakeholder alignment matters – a lot. A lack of end-user buy-in and executive support can lead to ERP failure but organizations that make stakeholder alignment a top priority are...Taking Advantage of an Extended ERP Implementation Deadline (if You Must)
According to our 2013 ERP Report, 61% of organizations report experiencing an ERP implementation duration overage. Looking on the bright side, a duration overage means a new deadline which means more time to complete the project and do the job right. Unfortunately,...Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Software Industry in 2014
Another year has nearly flown by already. In 2013, much in the ERP software industry stayed the same but plenty of things changed as well. In terms of things that haven’t changed in the past year, ERP failure continued rearing its unwelcome head among CIOs, CFOs and...Panorama’s Clash of the Titans 2014 Podcast
Panorama’s recently released report, Clash of the Titans 2014, compares SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics in terms of market share, selection rates, implementation durations and costs, operational disruption rates and lengths, specific benefits realized and...Project Management in the Public Sector
What happens when project managers with high job security are put in charge of an ERP implementation with an inherently high chance of failure? In light of the recent Obamacare IT failure, this is a question that seems to have been answered. However, I think the...What’s an SAP Business ByDesign Customer to do?
Last month, SAP announced it would be cutting back on the development of its Business ByDesign cloud platform. Stuck with a solution that is no longer supported, many Business ByDesign customers are finding themselves in the ERP software selection stage yet again – or...Is True ERP Implementation Organizational Change Ever Accomplished From the Bottom Up?
It seems that today’s society has in many ways moved far from the top-down, command-and-control approaches that were more common in years past. When you consider consumer technologies, media and other channels that have created a more democratic approach to many...ERP Software and Business Continuity
During an ERP implementation, many organizations overlook the importance of business continuity and contingency planning. ERP vendors want to focus on the positive aspects of implementation and organizations want to get their ERP software implemented as quickly as...The Warning Signs of a Poorly Managed ERP Project
You can select the right software and employ all the right technical resources and business experts but your organization’s ERP implementation will struggle to succeed without leadership from a knowledgeable project manager and support from outside experts who want to...How is Your ERP Consultant Getting Paid?
Before we established our position as the world’s leading independent ERP consultants, there were literally no options in the market for organizations that wanted agnostic and unbiased help with their ERP software initiatives. When I first came up with the idea for an...How I Got Fired as an ERP Consultant – PART TWO
Editor’s note: On Friday, we published Part One of How I Got Fired as an ERP Consultant by Rich Farrell, senior manager at Panorama Consulting and arguably our most irreverent and unique blogger (and colleague). Following is the second half of his ten steps to getting...How I Got Fired as an ERP Consultant – PART ONE
Well, okay. So I did not actually get fired (yet) but if it is any consolation, I am well on my way. Never mind that it’s a great job, I have sharp associates, generous benefits and work in a well-appointed office – I am doing 95 on the “You are so fired” expressway....Return on Citizenship (ROC) – The New Measurement of Public Sector Success
Panorama’s work is focused on empowering leaders to implement integrated technology solutions that deliver effective service to their citizens – a concept Panorama has termed “ROC” or “return on citizenship.” In today’s society, citizens expect the same level of...
Confessions of an SAP Expert Witness
Over the past 15 years, we have successfully managed a number of complex ERP implementations — ranging from SAP to Oracle, to Microsoft Dynamics to Tier II ERP implementations — and have the battle scars to show for it. In addition to managing...ERP Software Selection in the Public Sector
While selecting public sector ERP software is similar to selecting private sector ERP software, there are a few key differences of which to be aware. If you are a technology, finance or procurement officer of a government or nonprofit agency and have received budget...Guest Blog: Inventory Management – Real Time vs. Manual
Whenever an organization processes a transaction through software it is being processed in “real time.” From a user’s point of view, this transaction is completed immediately. This kind of processing is necessary for many industries and you can understand...The New SaaS ERP
The world of ERP software has recently been transformed. Gone are the days when only large corporations could afford the luxury of SaaS (software as a service). Today, small to medium-sized businesses also have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits and features of...Supply Chain Benefits of an ERP System
Because many organizations implement enterprise software in order to achieve internal benefits, they are sometimes surprised by the positive effects that the integration can have on their supply chain on a whole. Some of the main benefits to target and prepare for...
