by Bill Baumann | Jan 20, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
When a company begins an ERP implementation projected to last one year, no one expects the timeline to drag on for multiple years. Nor do they expect to take the project to court. Yet, both happened to Southeast Power Group following its massive manufacturing ERP... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 13, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Last May, rental car giant Hertz officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. At the onset, many industry analysts were quick to link this to the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. Air travel plummeted a staggering 90% last year as people stayed close to home, and many... 
by Bill Baumann | Jan 6, 2021 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
You may recognize the German brand Haribo by the iconic Gummy Bears it’s best known for manufacturing. However, Haribo has been in the news recently for another reason, and this one isn’t quite as sweet. In 2018, the brand kicked off a major SAP ERP... 
by Bill Baumann | Dec 30, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In 2019, Pennsylvania-based manufacturing firm Worth & Company sued Oracle for $4.5 million, citing major deficiencies in their ERP software implementation. As one of the most esteemed full-service mechanical contractors in the Mid-Atlantic, Worth & Co. had a... 
by Bill Baumann | Dec 23, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In March 2019, cosmetics giant Revlon announced that it would be late filing its annual financial report for the year prior. The reason behind the delay? The company’s year-old SAP ERP system had been riddled with issues ever since implementation. The resulting... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 16, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Has your ERP project veered off track? Maybe it’s taking far longer than you anticipated, or you’re already over budget. You might even be wondering if the software is still capable of meeting your needs. Regardless of your specific challenges, it may not... 
by Bill Baumann | Dec 2, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
The global leasing industry is fast-paced, competitive and reliant upon a finely tuned infrastructure. That’s what makes enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions critical in this sector. With a collective fleet of nearly 2 million lease cars in 30 countries,... 
by Bill Baumann | Nov 25, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In 2011, grocery store chain Lidl kicked off what was meant to be a transformative initiative. Thousands of staff members and hundreds of outside consultants came together to help the German discount supermarket implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP)... 
by Bill Baumann | Nov 9, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
A successful ERP implementation can improve organizational efficiencies, reduce manual errors, and streamline operations. Arguably nowhere are these features more important than in the public sector. While the right ERP vendor can ensure your project goes off without... 
by Bill Baumann | Oct 28, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
To understand how ERP myths start, you first need to understand what it’s like to be an ERP vendor: Being an ERP vendor who not only sells but also implements software is a challenging endeavor because it requires a team of technical resources that understands the... 
by Bill Baumann | Oct 14, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
When you’re in the middle of an ERP disaster, the idea of taking your case to court can heap stress onto an already-frustrating situation. It’s no secret that ERP lawsuits are expensive and risky. In addition, most judges and jurors don’t understand the... 
by Bill Baumann | Sep 30, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
During the sales process, slight exaggeration is common among ERP vendors – they emphasize their strengths and successes while downplaying their gaps and weaknesses. However, when a vendor goes beyond slight exaggeration, this behavior may be reflective of ERP vendor... 
by Bill Baumann | Sep 16, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Before you began your ERP implementation, you wanted to ensure you had the right team by your side, so you partnered with a well-known ERP consulting firm and recruited some enthusiastic internal stakeholders. The only problem? You eventually found yourself... 
by Bill Baumann | Sep 2, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Litigation of any kind can be stressful, time-consuming and costly. This is especially the case if you’re preparing for trial regarding an ERP lawsuit. If so, it pays to partner with a software expert witness. These experts are experienced in providing reports,... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 29, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
You began your ERP project with great expectations, but it derailed somewhere and now you’ve incurred extra costs, lost productivity and a frustrated workforce. Throughout this ERP implementation failure, who is to blame? While it’s tempting to immediately... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 22, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Investing in your employees might be one of the smartest business moves you can make, but not all efforts turn out the way you plan. This is especially the case with human capital management (HCM) implementations. Human capital management software is designed to help... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 16, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In their efforts to select and implement software as a service (SaaS) ERP systems, many organizations experience challenges. This is where effective contract management is essential. Today, we’re taking a closer look at a few important tips that can help you... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 8, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Government
It’s no secret that an enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation can be challenging. With so many factors to consider, decisions to make and employees to engage, it’s easy to see why ERP implementations can fail. The government sector is especially... 
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... 
