by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 4, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, 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,... by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 30, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
In life, there are many things to search for but finding the path to ERP success can be one of the most difficult. This is no exaggeration. According to our 2013 ERP Report, only 60% of respondents would call their ERP project a success. That means that on any given... by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 23, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Software Selection
One of the toughest business decisions is whether to keep the cash flowing or to invest in future growth. Though it is often initially painful to invest in future growth to protect a brand and ensure the longevity of a business, it frequently proves to be a worthwhile... by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 18, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
Over the last several weeks, we’ve featured a series of blogs that outline a variety of governance structures that can enable successful ERP implementations. For instance, we explored how both core teams and executive steering committees, when leveraged appropriately,... by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 4, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
Much of Panorama’s thought leadership and philosophy surrounding ERP implementation success encompasses the concept of executive sponsorship and leadership. In fact, a key component of our organizational change management methodology focuses on enabling the executive... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 5, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
It’s easy to give up hope when an ERP implementation goes over budget, exceeds its timeline, or suffers from low user adoption, but remember that it’s never too late (or too soon) to start over. Declaring ERP failure may seem over-dramatic but the sooner you recognize... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 29, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Software Selection
In today’s fast-paced world, time is such a precious commodity that few consumers take for granted the convenience and ease of online shopping. Online buying and selling has become common practice in the B2B marketplace as well. Whether your organization sells... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 26, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog
The term “Y2K” may conjure up memories of doomsday predictions and fears of widespread blackouts, but for manufacturers, it may bring ERP to mind. A massive replacement cycle of ERP systems occurred in the late 1990s and many companies have not upgraded their systems... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 10, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, Digital Strategy, ERP Blog
Many companies have encountered speed bumps in their attempts to continue their organic growth. In order to mitigate these economic headwinds, a fair number of companies have turned to merger and acquisition activities to reignite stagnant growth caused by maturing... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 8, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
For many people, the word, “conflict” probably conjures up images of screaming, yelling and maybe the occasional swordfight. While conflict does have some negative connotations, there are actually circumstances where it can be useful if managed properly. In fact,... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 5, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
During an ERP implementation, one of the best ways to obtain buy-in from employees is to involve them in business process reengineering efforts. More specifically, organizations should more effectively involve managers in ERP implementations by designating them... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 19, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
Although I rarely reveal personal details in this blog, I’m comfortable sharing the fact that I am a big fan of Subway sandwiches. I’ll admit it: wherever in the world I may be, I always try to eat at Subway multiple times per week. Not only do I eat there whenever I... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 17, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog
Before jumping into an ERP implementation, organizations should develop a strong business case that justifies its potential investment in ERP software. If your organization has great difficulty doing this then it may be safe to assume that your organization does not... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 15, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
We all know that ERP implementations can be very challenging and are likely to cost more than expected, take longer than expected, or fail to deliver expected business benefits. In addition, we know that business process and organizational change management are some... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 8, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Implementation
It’s often been said that 80% or more of ERP implementations are considered failures. In fact, one of the findings of our 2013 ERP Report is that most ERP projects take longer than expected, cost more than expected, and fail to deliver expected business benefits. In... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 1, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
One of the interesting takeaways from our 2013 ERP Report released earlier this year is the apparent confusion between the perceived success and actual results of ERP implementations. While most ERP projects still take longer than expected, cost more than expected... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 26, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog
Before your organization decides to transition to the cloud, however, it is wise to consider the amount of effort involved in implementation because, friends, our research has shown cloud ERP implementations are no less strenuous than traditional ERP implementations.... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 22, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
Many organizations overlook the value of the human resources (HR) department and the positive effect it can have on both business process reengineering and organizational change management throughout an ERP implementation. Although HR staff may not consider a software... by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 28, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog
This webinar clip provides a brief description of the the Sig Sigma methodology, which includes five process elements: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. The full webinar is available here: Six Sigma Quick Hits. For more YouTube videos and webinar clips,... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 8, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Government
In December we wrote about the inadequate leadership and mismanagement that led to the $1B U.S. Air Force ERP failure. Surely, poor communication and dishonesty were at fault but what else can be said about this IT disaster? As with any ERP failure, disaster can be... 
