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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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Three Things to Consider When Developing an ERP Implementation Strategy
Determining the best ERP implementation strategy can be tricky. It sounds easy enough: define what you need, design and configure the system, run some testing, train the employees and boom – you’re in business. Most ERP vendors, system integrators and less experienced...How ERP Failures are Not Like Delicious Subway Sandwiches
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,...Don’t Stink up the Place! Make Sure Your Consultants are the Right Cultural Fit
A couple weeks ago, Panorama’s founder and managing partner, Eric Kimberling posted a blog titled, How to Find the ERP Consultant That’s the Best Cultural Fit, where he detailed cultural considerations for choosing an ERP implementation partner. He makes some great...
Top 4 Predictions for the ERP Software Industry in 2020
(Note: This post was published in 2014.) Each year, we make our predictions for the ERP software industry for the following year. Sometimes we get it right and sometimes we’re off base, so it’s clearly not an easy feat to predict the future in any industry –...Why Organizational Change Management is Not Optional
Organizations tend to believe that an ERP implementation will solve all of their business problems. What they do not realize is that there is much more involved than simply implementing new ERP software. Organizational change management addresses the people-side of...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 4
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. This is the final installment of this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP webinarsThe Importance of Conference Room Pilots
Without conducting a conference room pilot, your organization may not be able to identify if your new ERP software is ready for “go live.” A conference room pilot is like a dress rehearsal to move into production. Following are five areas that should be tested during...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 3
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. Check back next Thursday for the next installment in this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP webinarsThe Fundamental Role a Change Impact Analysis Plays in an ERP Implementation
ERP implementations are difficult. Our benchmark studies suggest nearly 66% of companies realize less than 50% of anticipated business benefits from their ERP implementation. So what does this mean? It means organizational change management is important. It means ERP...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 2
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. Check back next Thursday for the next installment in this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP webinarsEstimating ROI and Benefits Realization for Your ERP Project
As corporate budgets continue to get tighter, executives need more compelling reasons to approve large budget items. ERP systems are no small investment so the decision to implement a new system is usually supported by a careful analysis of cost, payback period and...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 1
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. Check back next Thursday for the next installment in this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP...What is the (Surprising) Future of Cloud ERP?
Last week, we published our 2014 ERP Report, which shared some interesting trends among hundreds of global ERP implementations completed within the last year. While some of the trends are no surprise – such as the fact that most implementations still take longer than...Vendor Snapshot: Vormittag Associates, Inc. (VAI)
Founded in 1978, VAI’s company mission has always centered on complete commitment to customer service. Driven by IBM Power Systems, VAI offers a diverse selection of ERP software systems including S2K Enterprise, S2K Enterprise for Food, S2K Warehouse...How to Determine a Phasing Approach for Your ERP System
In choosing an ERP implementation phasing strategy, organizations should carefully weigh their options. The ideal phasing strategy depends on a number of factors and each organization may choose a different approach. How quickly will employees adapt the new ERP...Navigating the Three Stages of ERP Failure
Not too long ago, I read the book Great by Choice by Jim Collins, which outlines the stages of business failure, along with the various strategies that successful organizations use to navigate uncertainty and chaos. While reading the book, I could not help but relate...ERP Consultant Snapshot: Deloitte Consulting
When choosing an ERP implementation consultant, there are many to choose from. With the various system integrators, value-added resellers, independent ERP consultants and solo 1099 consultants available in the marketplace, finding the right one can be a challenge....ERP Implementation Success: is it up to the Customer or the Systems Integrator?
Achieving a successful ERP implementation is never easy but it is near impossible when an organization is not on the same page as its ERP software vendor or systems integrator (SI). Implementation contracts are generally clear-cut and comprehensive but it is not...What Our Research Reveals About Manufacturing ERP Implementations
A few months ago, we released our 2014 Manufacturing ERP Report, which summarizes our research and experience related to the unique challenges the manufacturing industry faces when implementing ERP software. Due to the inherent complexity of manufacturing processes,...
