by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 29, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
As outlined in our recent blog Top Ten ERP Predictions for 2011, we predict a few seemingly contradictory forces that will be in play as CIOs and executives grapple with their ERP system initiatives. For example, at the same time we are predicting that ERP project... by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 3, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Tier I ERP systems are generally more robust, complex, and as a result, more difficult to implement than Tier II counterparts. SAP implementations, in particular, get a bad rap because of the large, high-visibility companies that have tried and failed to implement... by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 1, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Six sigma initiatives and ERP systems have both been around for a long time. Companies like Motorola and GE made six sigma part of the business mainstream in the ’80s, while Baan made ERP software equally important at the corporate level in the ’90s. A lot... by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 27, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
I’m a big fan of horror movies, and Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It’s the time of year where many of us (or our kids) dress up like scary characters and watch scary movies. As much as I love Halloween, slasher movies, and a good scary mask in... by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 26, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Embarking on an ERP implementation can feel like going to battle: the process can be grueling and time consuming, money and jobs are at stake, and the odds are stacked against you. In months past I’ve blogged a lot about ERP failures and we have heard a great... by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 18, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
One of the key reasons that companies implement ERP systems is to incorporate best practices into their business operations. Pre-configured ERP systems for a specific industry can bring embedded business processes, functionality, and configuration to the table. After... by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 15, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
In a recent poll, we asked participants to gauge how their most recent ERP implementation went. Perhaps not surprisingly, only 23% said that it went as expected, with another 12% saying that it went better than expected. On the other hand, 42% said their deployments... by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 4, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
I’m a huge fan of professional football (American football, that is). Perhaps the thing that fascinates me most about the sport is how much each play matters, and how within each play, every little thing matters. If an offensive lineman protecting the... by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 15, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Grab the Advil! I have a headache. A really big, oversized ERP headache. The Swinging Door of ERP Consultants As a former implementation lead on the client side, I can attest that the practice of replacing consultants at every stage of an ERP implementation was... by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 13, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
If I listen to the hype from some ERP vendors, ERP implementations are a cakewalk. According to these sales messages, pre-configured industry solutions, data conversion tools, and generic training materials allow a company to have their ERP software up and running in... by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 6, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
We are often asked by clients why our estimates for ERP implementation durations differ so much from what they hear from sales reps. While ERP vendors can usually provide anecdotal examples of customers that have implemented ERP software in a very short time span or... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 30, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
I’m a big fan of ’80s rock. I am also guilty of quoting more than my share of classic rock songs in my blog. So when I heard “Canary in a Coal Mine” by The Police on the radio the other day, I instantly thought about ERP projects. The song... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 20, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Many companies look at an ERP implementation as just another IT project. “Get the software in and make it work” executives say, “it’s not surgery!” It actually is more like surgery than they may think. If the process is a failure, there is a very good chance that this... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 13, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Accelerating ERP implementations have been an elusive goal of ERP vendors, implementation partners, and customers. For five years I worked for the #2 business software developer focusing on accelerating implementations. During those five years I chased the dream and... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 2, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
A few weeks back, we highlighted some of the lessons shared by one of our clients that had recently engaged in an ERP selection and implementation process. In the podcast interview, this particular client shared several lessons learned from the selection process. In... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 28, 2010 | Implementation
So when you implement an ERP system, what do you expect from it? To improve your business performance? To make your employees’ jobs easier? During our research, we have found that, besides business or process improvements, some companies implement ERP at the request... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 9, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Ever Thought You Might Need Another Mother? When you select a ERP consulting company to manage your ERP implementation, they should essentially become the mother to your enterprise software. Like mom, they are your allies. They represent you, stand by you, become the... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 7, 2010 | Implementation
An ERP implementation is the implementation of a business solution. In order to be effective there must be alignment between business and their IT partners (internal IT organization, implementation partners, etc.). Collaboration is a key enabler for alignment.... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 2, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
It is common for companies to jump into an SAP project without first conducting the due diligence and planning required to make the project successful. Often times, organizations select an SAP solution simply because of SAP’s longstanding, prestigious reputation and... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 24, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
We’d love to hear from you if you have been involved in a project that had adequate time to prepare and deliver quality training for your ERP implementation! Unfortunately, for this blogger, this is a consistent source of disappointment. If good ERP training has a...
