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... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 7, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
In order for any ERP project to be successful, you first have to define what you mean by “implementation.” If your definition is a technology implementation, then yes, it is relatively easy. However, if by “implementation” you mean true... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 31, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Based on their tolerance for risk, resource availability, and legacy system constraints, companies utilize different approaches during their ERP implementation. To determine the best approach, companies may ask questions like: “Is the ERP project localized or spread... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 19, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
In our diverse client experience, we find that ERP implementation projects for large, multi-national organizations are much different from those of smaller or less global companies. Although any ERP software project is full of challenges, global rollouts require focus... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 14, 2010 | Implementation
Engaging a team of Change Agents for your ERP Implementation project is a critical success factor not to be overlooked. This role will provide support to your project and could provide the additional assurance needed for a successful ERP implementation. Experience has... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 13, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
It’s no secret that the odds are stacked against ERP implementations. As we’ve covered at length in this blog and in our white papers, most projects go over budget, take longer than expected, and/or fail to deliver expected business results. In fact,... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 9, 2010 | ERP Blog, Implementation
Right now I am working with a client whom we got involved with “late.” By late, I mean that we would like to be about three months ahead of where we are right now. We are in the midst of an ERP implementation and we have the go-live bearing down on us. We have data... 
