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The 2022 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
This report highlights the ERP vendors and systems that our consulting team has found to be innovative and strong in[…]
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HR Transformation Benefits: 5 Advantages You Can Achieve
Incorporating digital technologies into your day-to-day HR processes can improve employee attitudes and engagement. As more HR teams make the move toward automated platforms, other HR teams are scrambling to catch up. Are you planning or considering an HR...
What is Lean Manufacturing? (Goodbye Waste, Hello Value)
What is lean manufacturing? In short, it’s a production method designed to shorten production times, quicken response rates, and minimize waste within a manufacturing environment. Whether you’re in the early stages of an ERP system implementation or you...
Understanding Average ERP Implementation Time: How to Set Realistic Expectations
Our expectations for instant gratification have infiltrated every part of our lives, including our work endeavors. As such, many business leaders have unrealistic expectations when it comes to average ERP implementation timeline. While it’s natural to want ROI as soon...
4 Benefits of Business Process Standardization (Abolish the Ambiguity)
There are many benefits to standardizing your business processes. Whether you’re doing so as part of an ERP implementation or apart from technology, standardization can bring huge efficiency gains. When employees across departments and locations are performing the...
Benefits of Business Process Reengineering in an ERP Implementation
While many organizations are racing to ERP go-live, some are taking the time to improve their business processes. They are not concerned with implementing their ERP system as quickly as possible. Instead, they’re focused on beating the competition by ensuring their...
How to Implement an ERP System: Cheat Sheet of Best Practices
An ERP implementation can confound and overwhelm even the most seasoned business leader. Wouldn’t it be great if someone could give you a roadmap of the best practices to follow? You’d know which steps to take, and you could avoid some of the common...![What is Digital Transformation? [& What’s the Roadmap for Success?]](https://www.panorama-consulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/what-is-digital-transformation.png.webp)
What is Digital Transformation? [& What’s the Roadmap for Success?]
What is digital transformation? It depends on who you ask, but typically it refers to the process of IT modernization or the process of developing new digital business models. As you optimize your digital capabilities, you radically change the way you operate and the...
6 ERP Implementation Risk Mitigation Tips
Any time you begin an ERP implementation, there are inherent risks involved. In fact, this is the case for any type of digital transformation project. Why is this the case? For one, you’re replacing familiar software systems with a brand-new platform. This...
An ERP Upgrade Checklist for Organizations With No Time for Nonsense
ERP upgrades and updates might seem time-consuming, but they’re critical. They ensure that your system is always running at top capacity. With this improved performance, you lower your risk of system slowdowns and employee workarounds, which reduces...
Should You Re-Implement ERP or Upgrade it?
The pace of technological innovation is relentless, and what’s new in the morning could become obsolete by lunchtime. Like any other type of software, ERP platforms are constantly being improved and modernized. However, just because a vendor is innovating its...![ERP Steering Committee Roles and Responsibilities [6 Roles to Assign to This Team]](https://www.panorama-consulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/erp-steering-committee.png.webp)
ERP Steering Committee Roles and Responsibilities [6 Roles to Assign to This Team]
Without direction and governance, an ERP project could fall short of the goals you hoped to achieve. An ERP steering committee is a great way to keep these projects on track. Comprised of executive-level leaders and other ERP stakeholders, a steering committee is an...![What is a Customer Journey Map? [Is it Necessary for ERP Success?]](https://www.panorama-consulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/what-is-a-customer-journey-map.png.webp)
What is a Customer Journey Map? [Is it Necessary for ERP Success?]
What is a customer journey map? It’s a visual diagram that clearly depicts how prospects interact with your company across every stage. In the context of an ERP implementation, a customer journey map can help you improve your business processes before automating...![How to Build an eCommerce Implementation Plan [5 Integral Tips]](https://www.panorama-consulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ecommerce-implementation-plan.png.webp)
How to Build an eCommerce Implementation Plan [5 Integral Tips]
There are nearly 8 million online retailers in the world, and 2.1 million are based in the United States. Are you looking to join these ranks? Transitioning onto an eCommerce platform can be a transformative step for your company, but it doesn’t happen...
ERP Implementation Questions to Ask Yourself Before Kick-Off
If the kick-off of your ERP implementation is on the horizon, it’s understandable to be eager to get started. Chances are, you’ve been wanting to replace your legacy systems for quite some time. However, before you take the next step, it’s important...
How Digital Transformation is Changing Project Management
According to a recent industry survey, 90% of IT leaders plan to fast-track their digital transformations to remain agile and resilient in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. Currently, 63% have already accelerated those efforts. Your organization may have...
ERP User Acceptance Testing: Should You Add it to Your Project Plan?
You may already know the various culprits that can contribute to ERP failure. While software issues can derail a project, the most common culprits are related to the implementation approach. One example of a common failure point related to an organization’s...
What is Change Control in Project Management?
Project planning can help your initiative stay on track, but rarely does everything go according to plan. There will undoubtedly be times during your project when your plans are threatening to change, and your organization will need to be able to manage these changes...
Common Digital Transformation Challenges & How to Overcome Them
While there are more technological capabilities at our fingertips than ever before, the path forward isn’t always easy. From securing funding to transitioning from legacy systems, there are many obstacles that can hinder even the most ambitious initiatives....
ERP Super Users: How to Develop & Deploy This Essential Role
As a business leader, you already know the benefits an ERP implementation can bring. Yet, empowering your workforce to make the change isn’t always easy. It’s especially challenging if your existing workflows have been in place for a very long time. This...
