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How an ERP Implementation is Like a (Delicious) Subway Sandwich
Although I rarely reveal personal details in this blog, I’m comfortable sharing the fact that I am a big fan of Subway sandwiches. I’ll admit it: wherever in the world I may be, I always try to eat at Subway multiple times per week. Not only do I eat there whenever I...Transitioning From On-Premise to Cloud ERP Solutions
SaaS and cloud ERP solutions are the highest growth segment of the ERP software industry. Companies such as Salesforce, Plex Systems, and Netsuite all continue to show robust increases in revenue while traditional, on-premise ERP systems are showing much slower rates...What Constitutes an ERP Failure?
It’s often been said that 80% or more of ERP implementations are considered failures. In fact, one of the findings of our 2013 ERP Report is that most ERP projects take longer than expected, cost more than expected, and fail to deliver expected business benefits. In...Defining ERP Success for Your Organization
One of the interesting takeaways from our 2013 ERP Report released earlier this year is the apparent confusion between the perceived success and actual results of ERP implementations. While most ERP projects still take longer than expected, cost more than expected...Implementing the Right ERP Software for Global Operations
Implementing the right ERP software can be daunting for any organization, but is especially true for organizations with multi-national operations. Most of our clients are global in nature – and many are even based in countries outside the U.S., the home country of...How to Avoid Going to Trial Over an ERP Failure
At the beginning of an ERP implementation, no one involved wants or expects to get caught up in a lawsuit. Despite the fact that, according to our 2013 ERP Report, most ERP implementations take longer than expected, cost more than expected, and fail to deliver...Is the Healthcare Industry Ready for Electronic Health Records?
Every industry faces its own set of challenges when it comes implementing ERP software. Perhaps the most unique and compelling implementation concerns are found in the healthcare industry, where the introduction of new software can mean each patient’s well-being is,...Guest Blog: Connecting Selection to Implementation
Many ERP software selection consultants do little to lay the foundation for a successful implementation. The only thing that they (hopefully) do is help their client get the right product. In reality, there is a lot more to ERP success than selecting the right...Scope Creep: The Kudzu Vine of ERP Implementations
Kudzu vine is an invasive species that spreads out over buildings and fields, suffocating all in its path in a soulless quest for domination. It’s kind of reminiscent of ERP implementation scope creep in that regard. Given the opportunity, ERP scope will push...Real Business Intelligence: The Roles of KPIs in ERP Success
Let’s face it: the complexities, risks and pitfalls of ERP implementations can challenge even the most seasoned professionals. In fact, and as underscored in our 2012 ERP Report (Panorama’s study of hundreds of ERP initiatives across the globe), most ERP...The Plan for ERP Systems in 2013
Now that the holidays are over and the predictions for 2013 are in, we can get back to the business at hand for the coming year. This is the time when many of our existing and potential clients are either planning for upgrades or improvements or looking for ways to...What Your Project Manager Really Wants for Christmas
In my last blog post, I mentioned that to ignore project governance is a very quick way to make your project manager (PM) curl up in a corner and cry – and that is especially important during an ERP implementation. Although that might be very amusing for a minute or...
The Case For – and Against – ERP Customization
When it comes to ERP systems, the word “customization” is one of the most dreaded terms that an executive hears. In fact, I would estimate that at least 90-percent of Panorama’s ERP selection clients indicate a strong preference for zero or no customization. In...Top Ten Predictions for the Global ERP Industry in 2013
It’s hard to believe that 2012 is already drawing to a close as we all prepare for holidays, vacations and New Year’s celebrations. This last year was another interesting one for the ERP industry and its stakeholders, including Panorama and our clients as well...Preparing For the Unexpected with Business Continuity Management
As much as we’d all like to think, “It won’t happen to me,” disaster can and does strike when least expected. In fact, just looking at recent news coverage in the technology sector, anyone could conclude that ERP failures are distressingly common. Yet, despite the...
How to Conduct Post ERP Implementation Audits
ERP implementations are tough. By the time executives and project team members get to the end of the implementation, they are ready to be done with the pain, risk and disruption. Many executives are just happy to not exceed their implementation budget or extend their...Internal Sabotage: A Critical Risk Factor of ERP Failure
Businesses that implement ERP systems have nothing but good intentions when deciding to reengineer business processes and alter IT infrastructure. Unfortunately, employees sometimes overlook this good intent and focus solely on the consequences: new business...Using PR Principles to Improve your Organizational Change Management Initiative
ERP implementations can be momentously unsettling to executives, employees and end-users who feel that a new ERP system is intrusive, unnecessary and inconvenient to their usual business processes. In frustration, end-users can intentionally or unintentionally...Achieving Executive Buy-in for an ERP Implementation
A successful ERP implementation requires strong leadership, vision and strategy. Unfortunately, many executives choose not to be involved in ERP projects for a variety of reasons. Yet, it is executives who possess the kind of vision necessary to lead ERP project teams...
