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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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Five Common Gaps to Watch for in Your ERP Software
While enterprise resource planning (ERP) software has proven to be invaluable for all types of businesses, you cannot always be certain the ERP system you are using is without gaps. Fortunately, performing a GAP analysis can help you determine what functions and/or...
How ERP Software May Be Affected by The End of Net Neutrality
A phrase that has been on everyone’s mind in the last few months has been “the end of net neutrality.” In case you might not know exactly what this ominous phrase means, it is simply the end of free internet. Currently, with the exception of paid services and...
Three Simple Ways to Get Your ERP Implementation Back on Track
Every ERP software implementation is difficult, riddled with pitfalls, risks, and common mistakes. Most fall into the various traps of an ERP implementation, but few effectively navigate those traps once they’ve fallen in. But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get...
5 ERP Software Trends to Watch in the Retail Industry
With a new year comes new trends, especially when ERP software in the retail industry is involved. After all, ERP (enterprise resource planning) software vendors are constantly working to create more powerful, less complicated and more affordable options for...
ERP Software Use in Global Manufacturing Companies
Globalization is the way of business for many. Especially with new technologies and innovations in manufacturing, communication and flow; businesses all over the world can connect with each other. Arguably, there has never been a time quite like now when there has...
Top 5 ERP Software Resolutions for 2018
The new year brings a new opportunity to define and execute the best digital and ERP software strategy for your organization. Wherever you might be in your ERP implementation lifecycle or digital transformation journey, there are always better ways to mitigate risk...
Digital Transformation is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
For anyone who has attempted to run a race of any length (5k, 10k, half marathon or full) you know the importance of finding your pace and keeping consistent with stride and breathing. Not many people in the world can run an entire race starting at full speed and...
Five Tips to Limit ERP Software Customization
ERP Customization is one of the greatest fears I encounter when speaking with executives about their digital transformation initiatives. These fears are founded and with good reason: customization is one of the most cited reasons for ERP failure. It’s no wonder that...
Why is a Business Case Key to ERP Success?
I’m not sure why, but business cases have gotten a bad rap in recent years. It seems that more executives I speak with are becoming less inclined to develop a business case for their digital transformation initiatives. In years past, it seemed that leadership and...
What You Can Expect During One of Our Boot Camp Sessions
You may know that Panorama Consulting will be hosting an ERP boot camp in San Diego, California January 24-26, 2018 and we hope you can join us! Panorama has hosted many of these events and there’s rich information for you to benefit from! If you are planning on...
SaaS vs. On-Premise ERP Systems: Is It All or Nothing?
Over the last several years, ERP vendors have doubled-down on their investments in cloud and SaaS solutions. However, it’s not the right option for everyone. To be sure, cloud and SaaS ERP systems adoption has steadily increased over the last several years – up until...
Is Adding More Modules To Your ERP System the Best Way
Whether you already have an ERP system in place or are still in the process of selecting one, the question of whether or not to add more modules to your ERP system is likely to come up. After all, there is the possibility that additional modules could enhance your...
5 Tips for Overcoming User Resistance to Your New ERP Implementation System
It is human nature to resist change, which is why you will likely encounter user resistance when completing your ERP Implementation. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to overcome user resistance among your employees. These tips are designed to help you...
Overcoming the Biggest Risks of Digital Transformation
Digital transformation initiatives have tremendous potential and can completely transform any business. Unfortunately, most plans fail and don’t materialize as planned. According to our 2017 ERP Systems Report, most initiatives take longer than planned, cost more than...
Major Problems to Avoid When Implementing an ERP System
Implementing ERP systems is not quite as easy as you might think (or hope) it will be. In fact, there are several major problems that you could potentially run into. To keep you from running into these common problems, here’s a quick look at what they are, as well as...
Why Your Manufacturing Company Should Be Utilizing an ERP System
Did you know that ERP systems were originally created to solve the internal process tangles of manufacturing? If you are in the business of manufacturing, no matter how big or small the product you manufacture, you need an ERP system to make your life easier. ERP...
Waterfall vs. Agile: Which is Right for Your Digital Transformation
Agile software development is a big buzzword phrase these days. Many view this form of software development and deployment as an anecdote to the big, slow, expensive, and risky ERP implementations that spook so many executives. Like most buzzwords and alleged “silver...
Top Predictions for the ERP Software Industry in 2018
We are at a pivotal juncture in the world of ERP software and enterprise technology. This may be the first time in my career when there was so much excitement and uncertainty in the enterprise software space. On one hand, major vendors are promoting exciting new...
What We Learned About Digital Transformation in 2017
As this year starts to wind down, it’s helpful to reflect on the changes that have occurred in the market throughout 2017. It’s an interesting time for those acquiring and implementing new ERP systems and other enterprise software as part of their digital...
