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The Role of Business Process Reengineering and ERP Software in 2020
Ever since I started Panorama Consulting in 2005, I have heard more than a few ERP vendors sell the notion that business process reengineering is irrelevant to modern ERP implementations. Their ERP software, they say, can do away with the need for too much focus on...Five Reasons Why ERP Implementation ROI is so Elusive
The other day, I was speaking with a CIO at one of our US-based ERP implementation clients. As we were discussing the project, he shared that his biggest fear and concern is that he and his company would not realize the potential benefits of the new system. Most...ERP: Non Sequitur or No-brainer for Nonprofits?
While nonprofit organizations are designed to help others, it is ironic that they sometimes are not able to help themselves. Nonprofits are confronted with challenges and difficult tasks when it comes to providing services to those in need. Unfortunately, that can be...Microsoft Dynamics vs Infor vs Epicor: Navigating the Tier II ERP Vendors
In my blog published last week, I provided some insight on what to expect from SAP and Oracle over the next several years. While this topic always generates a good deal of interest from many of our clients and prospects, some are more interested in the smaller, Tier...Clash of the Organizational Change Management Philosophies
Organizational change management is one of the key contributors to ERP implementation success and failure. In fact, of the top ten reasons for ERP project failure, a majority are either directly or indirectly related to organizational change management. On the...Three Questions to Ask Your Business Process Consultant
While, business process management (BPM) is a key component of ERP success, most ERP consultants aren’t well-versed in this competency or don’t dedicate enough time to it during implementation. The majority of organizations don’t realize expected business benefits...The Importance of Executive Steering Committees
It is common practice to use governance structures during an ERP implementation. Panorama conducted a poll last October revealing that the most effective project governance structure, according to respondents, was the use of executive steering committees. [poll...Lessons We Can All Learn From Process Manufacturing ERP Implementations
“ERP failure” is a pretty dirty word when it comes to ERP systems, but there are plenty of lessons to be learned from missteps and stumbles experienced during ERP implementations. Our team’s collective battle wounds provide some of the best lessons for making ERP...Does Your IT Strategy Make Sense for Your Organization?
ERP implementations often lack a strategic framework, and according to our 2014 ERP Report, take longer than expected, cost more than expected and fail to deliver expected business benefits. We’ve found in our years of implementation experience that the term...Five ERP Implementation Lessons From Summer Vacation
These summer months provide many of us with good reasons to slow down and relax. Whether it be summer vacations, time at the beach, or enjoying the longer days, many of us find the time to enjoy a slightly slower pace whenever possible. When it comes to ERP...
3 Questions to Ask Before ERP Go-live
ERP readiness isn’t a term that CIOs, CFOs or project managers typically think about. Instead, they have concerns about budget, how fast they can get to go live and how not to screw up the ERP implementation along the way. Organizations that take the time to plan and...How New South Wales is Using Innovation to Increase Return on Citizenship
Earlier this year, the state of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia announced that it had successfully implemented SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA for its emergency service agencies. In 2013, the Fire & Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) agency reported more...How to Train Your Dragon (on New ERP Software)
While you may hopefully never need to train an actual dragon to use your ERP system, you certainly will need to train change-resistant end-users – which is arguably more difficult. Nothing will derail an ERP implementation more than “fire-breathing” employees who do...Guest Blog: How to Turn Your ERP Project Into a Party
If you’re considering buying new enterprise software or upgrading your ERP system, you’ve probably heard some pretty horrifying statistics. A 2013 study by Panorama Consulting indicated that 54% of ERP projects had cost overruns, the average ERP project duration was...Transitioning From On-premise to Cloud ERP Software
Over the last several years, an increasing number of organizations are turning to cloud ERP systems to replace their on-premise solutions. In fact, our 2014 ERP Report shows that roughly one-in-four organizations is leveraging cloud-based ERP software for their...
Understanding ERP Success: What Does it Really Mean?
Most organizations don’t know how to define success when it comes to their ERP implementation. For some, it means their operations are incrementally better off now than before the new ERP system. For others, it means they didn’t get fired in the process. Sometimes,...Choosing the Right ERP Consultant for Your Small Business
Last week, one of our blogs covered some misconceptions about the age-old SAP vs. Oracle debate. While this topic is typically most relevant to larger organizations, we wanted to follow-up with a relevant discussion more suitable to organizations outside the Fortune...The Role of an Executive Steering Committee in an ERP Implementation
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...Four Common Issues in Government Process Management
A successful ERP implementation takes much more than grit, determination, a good software solution and a strong team of technical configuration experts. It also takes a disciplined focus on the people side of change – in other words, organizational change management....
