by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 5, 2009 | ERP Blog
Although it may sound shocking to some that have jumped on the ERP bandwagon, ERP is not the answer for everyone. In fact, during our ERP software assessment and selection process, it is not uncommon for our consulting company to conclude that ERP is not the right...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 24, 2009 | ERP Blog, Project Management
Launching an ERP Implementation means clear communication about the purpose and expected benefits. A Project Charter is a good way to clearly and concisely make a statement about why it’s important. Here is a sample Project Charter that fits the bill. Project...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 30, 2009 | ERP Blog, Project Management
As we outlined in the four-part series of our 2008 ERP Report, most ERP projects go over budget, take longer than expected, and fail to deliver expected benefits. Based on this research of 1,300 ERP implementations across the globe, there are three common things that...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 22, 2009 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Most ERP project teams understand the value of functional and integration testing. It’s an important pre-go-live step to ensure the software works according to design specs and that data flows accurately through the system. Conference room pilots (CRPs) are also...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 19, 2009 | ERP Blog
Manufacturing and distribution organizations have unique opportunities to improve their operations via ERP software solutions, according to a study issued today by Panorama Consulting, an independent ERP consulting firm in Denver. Industries included in the study...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 13, 2009 | ERP Blog
Most companies that are about to evaluate potential ERP solutions assume that there is only a handful of options to choose from. After all, SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft are really the only options out there, right? Wrong. If you are a small- to mid-size business,...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 1, 2009 | ERP Blog, Project Management
During the ERP software selection process, it can be difficult to know exactly how long the chosen software will take to fully implement. While software sales reps will typically provide optimistic scenarios, they often do not take into account key activities and...
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 19, 2009 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
ERP software selection isn’t always as easy as it may seem. Many companies realize that they are in dire need of new ERP software, but they are often not sure how to define what they need to find the right ERP for their organizations. Other companies only...
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 14, 2009 | ERP Blog
It’s hard to talk about ERP software without at least mentioning Software as a Service (SaaS) software solutions. While speaking at a conference last week, I engaged in a conversation with a software vendor who had some interesting perspectives about the...
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 5, 2009 | ERP Blog, Project Management
One of the biggest selling points that ERP or IT software vendors use is that implementing their product can result in a short payback period with a healthy return on investment (ROI). While there is some truth to this possibility, such an ROI is only achieved if you...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 26, 2009 | ERP Blog, Implementation
As we have highlighted in our 2008 ERP Report (read the reports here), an overwhelming majority of ERP project implementations take longer than expected. In fact, our study of 1,300 implementations across the globe reveals that 9 out of 10 take longer than planned....
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 15, 2009 | ERP Blog
Today we published Part III of our 2008 ERP Report, which focuses on benchmarks, best practices, and lessons learned from 670 small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) across the globe (click here to read the full study). This portion of the study focuses on organizations...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 4, 2009 | ERP Blog, Implementation
In 2008, Panorama Consulting Group completed a survey of companies that were engaged in or had completed an ERP implementation. From 1,300 responses we compiled a list of eight traits found in successful ERP implementation. Trait # 1 – Focus on Business Process...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 6, 2009 | ERP Blog
Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP is on a lot of people’s minds these days. Given the down economy and the fact that traditional big-bang ERP implementations can cost more than some companies can afford in these times, many are looking at alternative ERP delivery...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 25, 2009 | ERP Blog
Tier II enterprise resource planning or ERP software offers many of the same benefits as Tier I software but often at a lower cost, according to part two of a study issued today by Panorama Consulting Group, an independent ERP consulting firm in Denver. The report...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 8, 2009 | ERP Blog
One of my recent blogs outlined 10 reasons to implement ERP systems in an economic downturn. One of the items on the top 10 list was that ERP and other enterprise technology can help companies increase productivity. Ever since I posted that entry late last month, many...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 15, 2009 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Earlier this week, jewelry retailer Shane Company filed for bankruptcy and partially blamed its botched SAP implementation for its woes. While other factors such as a weak economy and a brutal retail environment undoubtedly contributed to the company’s...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 11, 2009 | ERP Blog
Shane Co., a Colorado-based jewelry store retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Denver on January 12, citing a mismanaged SAP implementation as a key factor of its financial difficulties. To help clients and the public better understand the scope of Shane Co.’s...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 10, 2009 | ERP Blog, Implementation
As revealed in our 2008 ERP Report issued earlier this week, ERP implementations are not always a slam dunk success. Choosing the right ERP software is the first step to success, while implementing it effectively is the second. Our Panorama Consulting team is...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 29, 2008 | ERP Blog
Some ERP industry analysts predict that due to uncertain economic conditions, many companies will avoid investments in new ERP software in 2009. Indeed, some also predict that IT capital spending will drop slightly in the next year, adding pressure to companies that...