by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 25, 2015 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
All business transformations require effective leadership buy-in and communication. The executive and management teams sponsoring a major change in an organization are tasked with an important mission: what to communicate to employees and how to say it. Any major... by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 24, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
According to our 2014 ERP Report, only 80% of organizations realized some business benefits after ERP go-live. Of those organizations, 66% realized less than half of their expected benefits. What percentage of expected business benefits has your organization... by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 11, 2015 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
Never equate activity with efficiency. Organizations have a long standing history of putting a high level of emphasis on the software being implemented and ignoring the people side of the implementation. In other words, organization’s consistently value technology... by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 3, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
According to our 2014 ERP Report, of all the ERP systems that were purchased by organizations, 43% replaced an out-of-date ERP solution, 20% replaced a non-ERP system, 17% replaced a homegrown system, and 3% replaced a paper-based system. What system is your... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 25, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation
A man by the name of Dennis Gabor once said, “We cannot predict the future, but we can invent it.” In the ERP industry we have the ability to look at data collected over the last several years to see where trends are shaping the future of enterprise resource planning.... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 23, 2015 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
Lean Six Sigma is a phrase that encompasses lean manufacturing and six sigma process improvements into one overall management strategy. In order to understand how your company should embrace these principles, you must first understand the components of Lean Six Sigma... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 12, 2015 | Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. This is the final installment of this mini series. The full webinar recording is available... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 11, 2015 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
One of the most common challenges for entrepreneurs, CEO’s and other executives is the age-old dilemma: how much time should you spend working “on” your business instead of “in” it. Companies of all sizes, industries and geographies tend to struggle with finding the... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 10, 2015 | Change Management, Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Implementation
According to our 2014 ERP Report: OCM, 60% of organizations experienced operational disruptions beyond one month after go-live. Did your organization experience operational disruptions at go-live, and if so, how long? Take a moment to vote in our poll and then check... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 5, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 5, 2015 | ERP Blog, Government, Implementation, Software Selection
A few weeks ago I had an experience with the local DMV which has led me to believe that their current systems are less effective than a Viking battle helmet with the horns on the inside. The dealership told me to go to the DMV, promising that all of the appropriate... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 4, 2015 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
Business process reengineering is a critical component of ERP implementations in any industry. Given the massive changes and turbulence sweeping energy-related companies across the globe, these elements are especially important in the oil and gas industry. Oil prices... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 2, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Process manufacturers from many industries can improve their productivity and profitability by using ERP software. Fully integrated ERP software links a company’s data and helps to organize the entire manufacturing process. ERP software allows for the sharing of... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 29, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 23, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation
The global design of an ERP system needs to consider standardization, business benefits and the integration of political cultural differences within an organization. From an IT perspective, before engaging an organization in global design, it is important to define a... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 22, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 15, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 14, 2015 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
ERP implementations are challenging propositions for companies looking to adopt new enterprise systems. This fact is true for companies of all sizes, industries and levels of complexity, but is especially true for small businesses. The good news is that small... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 13, 2015 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
According to our 2014 ERP Report, 83% of respondents employed the services of an ERP consulting firm during their ERP project. The areas where the consulting firms provided guidance varied from ERP Selection to Benefits Realization. Where did a consulting firm provide... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 8, 2015 | ERP Blog, Government, Implementation
Recovering from a failing project is an incredibly difficult process. It can require a change in project scope, a hard look at requirements, an introduction of new methodologies and clear project controls. In some extreme situations, the project team and consultants... 
