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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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How Much Can You Afford to Lose With Your ERP Implementation?
Enterprise resource planning (ERP software) is one of the most expensive technology initiatives an organization can undertake. While the payback can be large, most companies do not have a clear ERP budget defined or truly grasp the scope of possible business benefits...Tips to Merge Best Practices into Your ERP Software Initiatives
Some of our recent clients and industry peers have been asking us how they can best incorporate best practices into their ERP software initiatives. After all, the reason most CIOs and other C-level executives select and implement new ERP solutions is to improve the...Strong ERP Implementation and Organizational Change Management Projects are Driven by Business Performance Improvement
Successful ERP implementation and organizational change management projects require a strong focus on business performance improvement. Business Performance Improvement demands that your core business processes be optimized for efficiency and are aligned to company...E-R-P, Easy as 1-2-3: The Case For and Against ERP System Accelerators
We recently co-hosted a webinar with another consulting firm discussing tools organizations can use to accelerate their ERP system selection and implementation process. General examples of accelerators include pre-configured industry solutions, workflow tools, and...When it Comes to ERP Implementations and Organizational Change Management, Remember it is the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth
In one of my recent blog entries, I mentioned that Panorama’s list of critical success factors (CSFs) for organizational change management includes: Truth Accountability Leadership Engagement Alignment As I should have expected, listing these CSFs seems to have...Are ERP Systems Starting to Feel Like a Build-a-Bear?
As a child I always liked to build my own teddy bears – as the Build-A-Bear workshop slogan says, “I can make my own best friends,” because I can design what suits my preferences, and I can build what meets my needs. Wait! Isn’t this the reason people like to...Are You Happy with Your ERP System’s Payback Period?
When a company purchases an ERP System, one question will definitely be asked: How long will it take us to recover our investment? It is a “must ask” question for CIO’s, CFO’s, and IT managers. An ERP system is a large capital expenditure that will consume a great...When a Manufacturing Organization Searches for New ERP Software, What is Their Top Functional Requirement?
There are thousands of ERP software solutions available to meet the needs of various industries and vertical markets. Horizontal ERP solutions will tend to have similar modules and features with strengths and weaknesses changing by ERP system. ERP software packages...Back in the Saddle: Five Ways ERP Systems Are Helping Navigate the Economic Recovery
A significant benefit of ERP systems is that they can help forecast inventory needs to better match supply with demand and manage inventory costs. In today’s turbulent economic environment, this business benefit of enterprise software is particularly pronounced....Change Leadership vs. Change Management: Or to Put it Another Way, the Honeymoon’s Over
Currently, we are working with a client that is experiencing a common but unexpected challenge as they implement a new ERP software solution. The ERP implementation is organized with a senior team functioning as a steering committee. Reporting to them are the project...
One Key Reason Why 72% of ERP System Implementations Fail
Our 2010 ERP Report, of which the first installment was published last month, outlines several metrics that are of interest to most CIOs, COOs, and other executives about to embark on an ERP system implementation. Although the numbers improved relative to our 2008...ERP Software End-Users Can’t Get No Satisfaction
In our just published 2010 ERP Report, we evaluate actual data from 1,600 ERP implementations across the globe. One of the more interesting metrics buried in the study relates to end-user and executive satisfaction. Among companies that have recently implemented...What is a Reasonable Amount for ERP Software Annual Maintenance?
We continue our series in ERP software maintenance polls, by asking website visitors to sound off on what really qualifies as a reasonable annual maintenance fee. Take a moment to vote and then check back to review the poll’s overall results. Responses to this poll...Web Portals in ERP Software Systems: Top Considerations for Small and Mid Sized Businesses
Businesses from complex heavy duty manufacturing to wholesale distribution are realizing the value of extending business data within their ERP software throughout the value chain. Smart companies have streamlined their business processes to the point where changes in...ERP Software Vendors Will Implement, But What Does It Really Mean?
Over the last several months, many ERP software vendors have marketed their fixed-bid implementation services as a way to help their customers manage their enterprise software costs and risk. We have seen vendors such as Epicor and IFS offer fixed-cost service...Organizational Change Management Tips for Global ERP Software Implementations
Organizational change management is one of the most important critical success factors for any enterprise software initiative, but it is even more critical for global ERP software implementations. Challenges such as employee acceptance of redesigned business processes...2010 ERP Report: ERP Implementation Costs and Durations Declined Last Year
In our 2010 ERP Report, published earlier today, we outline some interesting findings from nearly 1,600 ERP implementations across the globe. In the study, conducted between December 2005 and December 2009, we found that the average ERP implementation takes less time...Supply Chain Management Software: It’s All About Visibility and Predictability
One of the key reasons many of our clients implement supply chain management software is because it provides more transparency to far-flung global operations. In today’s evolving and turbulent economy, it is becoming more important for companies to effectively...How Much Do You Currently Spend on Annual Maintenance for Your ERP Software?
For many years Panorama has helped clients navigate through the process of vendor negotiations. While this phase of the ERP selection project includes a complete review of software licenses, annual maintenance, implementation services, payment schedules, and...
