by Panorama Consulting Group | May 15, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In this podcast, we speak with Bill Baumann, Director of Software Expert Witness at Panorama. He shares lessons learned from Panorama’s ERP Expert Witness engagements. Podcast Summary 1. Why does someone retain an ERP expert witness and what value do they bring to the... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 4, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation
Any time a business undergoes a transformation, there’s opportunity for major growth. Yet, the opposite could also hold true if the rollout isn’t managed correctly. This is especially the case with ERP implementations. While most ERP projects are designed... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 30, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
When implemented correctly, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software has the potential to revolutionize a company. However, implementations do not always go as planned, and ERP failure is all too common. The consequences of ERP failure can be financially and... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 5, 2018 | Expert Witness, ERP Blog
ERP failure can include anything from operational disruption to cost and schedule overruns to a lack of benefits realization. Organizations experiencing ERP failure often file lawsuits and hire attorneys to defend their cases. These attorneys then seek the help of... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 6, 2018 | Expert Witness, ERP Blog
One of the high points of any digital transformation is the moment you’ve decided to replace your old legacy systems and consider ERP implementation. During the software selection stage of a project, chances are you’ve evaluated and maybe even already selected new... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 30, 2018 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Project Management
Over years of being an ERP expert witness, I’ve had the opportunity to examine, analyze and testify in court on all types of implementation failures. I’ve been an expert witness for SAP implementations, Oracle projects, Microsoft Dynamics transformations and a host of... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 31, 2016 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
I came to a revelation this weekend that today’s social media is the 21st Century version of the famed Speakers’ Corner in London. For those of you who don’t know, the original Speakers’ Corner is in Hyde Park. Speakers’ Corner was the first... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 28, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation
Contrary to the beliefs of many, an ERP implementation is far more than a large IT project. It affects stakeholders in every functional area, and if it fails, it has dramatic consequences throughout an organization. With that said, an ERP failure is not unlike a car... by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 16, 2015 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
For anyone that has seen an episode of the television series “House of Lies,” it paints a disturbing (yet at times entertaining) picture of the consulting industry. Although the show strives for a strong shock-factor, it does underscore the potential risks of... by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 18, 2015 | Business Process Management, Change Management, Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Expert Witness
The last year in the ERP industry has been an exciting one, with plenty of advances, changes and opportunities for improvement. As another year winds down and we prepare for the holidays, it is helpful to look ahead at what we think will be in store for the next year.... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 22, 2015 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
“Worst case scenario.” Those are never the words you want to hear when starting an ERP implementation. However, implementations too often lead to moderate or extreme failure. In unfortunate cases, these implementations turn into lawsuits. Over the last several years,... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 9, 2014 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation, Project Management, Software Selection
A successful ERP implementation relies on the engagement of many stakeholders, but the involvement of executive-level leadership is especially critical. Considering the vast number of variables that affect an ERP implementation, effective governance from the very top... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 16, 2014 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation, Software Selection
A few months ago, I wrote a blog about how effective ERP implementations are much like Subway sandwiches (read the original post here). As it turns out, I happen to be a big fan of both successful ERP implementations and Subway. Apparently, so do many of our clients,... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 2, 2014 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation, Software Selection
Now that the New Year is upon us, many of our clients and industry peers are beginning to consider what they can do to make their ERP implementations more successful in 2014 and beyond. While many prefer to analyze case studies of successful ERP software initiatives,... by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 20, 2013 | Change Management, Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation
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... by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 20, 2013 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation
At the beginning of an ERP implementation, no one involved wants or expects to get caught up in a lawsuit. Despite the fact that, according to our 2013 ERP Report, most ERP implementations take longer than expected, cost more than expected, and fail to deliver... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 2, 2013 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation
Now that the holidays are over and the predictions for 2013 are in, we can get back to the business at hand for the coming year. This is the time when many of our existing and potential clients are either planning for upgrades or improvements or looking for ways to... by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 24, 2012 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Over the past 15 years, I have seen my share of successful ERP implementations. The Panorama team and I have successfully managed a number of complex implementations over the years — ranging from SAP to Oracle E-Business Suite, to Microsoft Dynamics to Tier II... by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 3, 2012 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
One of the main reasons our clients hire us to handle contract negotiations as part of our ERP selection process is because clients don’t want to – or necessarily know how to – deal with ERP vendors. Aggressive sales tactics, hidden fees, confusing... 
