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There’s No “I” in ERP

by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 7, 2012 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection

Many years prior to becoming an ERP consultant, I was a high school football player on a team with average talent. What wasn’t average was our record, which involved a trip to the Colorado 5A State Championship, nor the airtight bond throughout the brotherhood, a microcosm of the program’s culture. We were able to excel […]

Lean ERP: What It is and How to Make It Work

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 29, 2012 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Implementation

ERP implementations more often than not run counter-intuitive to lean concepts. While lean and Six Sigma cultures focus on reducing waste and non-value-add activities, most ERP implementations are bloated with inefficiencies and cost overruns. For example, the average lean six sigma initiatives strive for zero waste and defects, while the average ERP implementation costs $10.5 […]

The Price Tag of ERP Failure: $440 Million?

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 22, 2012 | Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Implementation

As details regarding Knight Capital’s dramatic ERP failure continue to emerge, it becomes clear that organizations that don’t effectively handle their ERP implementations can (and often do) end up paying a price almost beyond comprehension. For those who haven’t followed the news, Knight Capital recently lost over $400 million in a matter of minutes because of a […]

Top Ways to Derail ERP System Usage

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 20, 2012 | Change Management, Digital Strategy, ERP Blog

Are you looking for ways to obliterate any return from your ERP system, confuse your employees and/or compromise your organizational health overall? Then you’re in the right place! We’ve collected the top ways to do just that! Keep reading for our tips on how to systematically — and permanently — derail ERP software usage at […]

Software Accelerators. . . And Other Ways to Reduce ERP Implementation Time

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 17, 2012 | ERP Blog, Implementation

ERP software providers love promoting software accelerators — especially to smaller, cash-strapped organizations — but are these pre-configured software versions all they are claimed to be? And if not, what are some other ways organizations can reduce ERP implementation durations? Before your organization decides on any acceleration techniques, you should first base your time expectations […]

Using Gamification to Motivate Employees During an ERP Implementation

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 13, 2012 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation

If you received recognition every time you learned a new skill or completed an important task, would you be more engaged at work? This question is exactly what some businesses have been debating as they consider the benefits of diving into one of the newest emerging industries in the U.S.: “gamification.” Many have called gamification a […]

Tick Tock: The Importance of Time in ERP Implementations

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 10, 2012 | ERP Blog, Implementation

As I reflect on all of the ERP implementations I’ve participated in throughout my career, I can’t help but notice a correlation between the perceived success of the project and the engagement level of my client’s project manager. With that being said, let me define success. I think it goes without being said that delivering […]

The True Key to ERP Success: A Four-Year Comparison

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 3, 2012 | ERP Blog

Four years ago we asked the question, “What do you think is the true key to ERP Success?” We posed the same query a week ago, and it appears our readers’ sentiment has shifted slightly. While the successful implementation of an ERP system always will depend on many...

In a Perfect World: Functionality I’d Like to See in ERP Systems

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 1, 2012 | ERP Blog

The last few years have proven to be a time of evolution and change for ERP systems. Cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), mobile technologies, social media and business intelligence are just a few examples of the trends affecting the ERP software...

ERP Systems and Manufacturing Traceability

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 30, 2012 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

Product recalls can be a nightmare for the food and beverage industry. According to a recent report on recall execution effectiveness, the average cost of recalls can be in the millions and the average time to completion can be many weeks. To the great benefit of the...

How to Define Your ERP Implementation Phasing Strategy

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 25, 2012 | ERP Blog, Implementation

Once the initial euphoria selecting a new ERP system wears off and your team realizes that the real work is just about to begin, one of the first orders of business is to define your implementation phasing strategy. Many organizations implement in phases, whether it...

The Importance of Two-way Communication During an ERP Implementation

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 23, 2012 | Change Management, ERP Blog

In most situations, creativity is pretty great. In the midst of a high-stress ERP implementations, however, creativity is probably the last thing the C-level wants to see in the end-user community. But look at it from a typical user’s point of view: when no one...

Is a Best-of-Breed ERP System for You?

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 20, 2012 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

ERP software isn’t just for big businesses anymore. Within the last ten years, the ERP software industry has shifted to accommodate smaller business looking for lower-cost solutions. This shift has been fueled by the emergence of a number of niche ERP vendors offering...

Why Do ERP Implementations So Often Hurt Bottom-line Financial Results?

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 18, 2012 | Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Implementation

If you’ve followed our blog for any significant period of time, you have probably picked up on the fact that we view ERP implementations as business initiatives rather than software or technology projects. While this concept may sound esoteric on the surface, it...

Guest Blog: New Infographic Shows Value of Microsoft Dynamics CRM

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 5, 2012 | ERP Blog

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to CRM solutions. On one level that’s a good thing: competition means the best options are better than they otherwise would be, and diversity means there’s an option that fits your business. At the same...

The RBS Failure in Practical Terms: How to Keep Your Job After an ERP Implementation

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 3, 2012 | Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Implementation

In late June, the Royal Bank of Scotland experienced one of the biggest enterprise software failures in recent memory. As a result of their botched upgrade implementation, customers were unable to make or receive payments for several days, which resulted in...

Guest Blog: So You Think You’re An ERP Expert?

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 29, 2012 | ERP Blog

Not only are ERP vendors experts in the field of enterprise software, they also are experts in marketing, negotiations and contracts. These companies employ highly skilled, very experienced staff whose mandate is to promote the company and negotiate contracts that are...

Educating the Executive Level About the Value of Organizational Change Management

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 25, 2012 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation

Problems with out-of-date or poorly functioning ERP software often are abundantly clear to anyone working within the system. But a disconnect can arise when those tasked with making decisions about the ERP system don’t actually use the ERP system. After all, it’s a...

Start Me Up: Planning for a Successful ERP Implementation

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 22, 2012 | ERP Blog, Implementation

We recently kicked off a multi-site ERP implementation for one of our large aerospace and defense clients. Given the fact that, according to our 2012 ERP Report, most ERP implementations take longer than expected, cost more than expected, and fail to deliver the...

Guest Blog: Eliminating Spreadsheet Madness in the Corporate Budgeting Cycle

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 15, 2012 | ERP Blog

Corporate finance managers often think of budgeting like Sisyphus thought of his boulder. A seemingly never-ending, futile task that just keeps repeating itself over and over again. Does the following scenario seem familiar to you? The finance team sends out a dozen...