by Panorama Consulting Solutions | May 3, 2018 | 360 ERP Blog, Press Releases
Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm, recently hired Bill Baumann as Director of Expert Witness Services. Baumann was previously with Panorama for two and a half years, playing a role in business development and serving as a Director of Client Services, overseeing Panorama ERP software selection and implementation projects, as well as expert witness engagements.
Baumann has more than 35 years of experience in marketing strategy, direct sales, account management and C-level management. In his new role, Baumann will forge relationships
with prospects interested in any of Panorama’s expert services, including expert witness testimony, project recovery and independent verification and validation.
“Our expert services are poised to make the jump to the next level,” said Baumann. “I’m excited to contribute to the development of one of Panorama’s most valuable service areas.”
Baumann’s expert witness background has contributed to his holistic perspective when it comes to investigating the causes of failed ERP implementations. He is skilled at identifying root causes that extend beyond technology, and he considers failure points related to change management and business process management. Baumann has ERP implementation experience on both the client and vendor side, giving him an understanding of both parties involved in ERP lawsuits.
“I’m glad to be joining such a talented and dedicated team,” said Baumann. “Our combined expertise will undoubtedly help companies succeed in their digital transformation initiatives.”
Baumann will be participating in Panorama’s upcoming ERP Boot Camp on May 22-23 in Chicago, IL. He will share his expertise in independent verification and validation, and discuss the importance of using a third-party to audit project deliverables. Visit Panorama’s website to learn more about ERP Boot Camp.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions specializes in enterprise consulting, infrastructure consulting and digital transformation for mid- to large-sized, private and public sector organizations across the globe. One-hundred percent independent of affiliation, Panorama helps firms evaluate and select software, implement software and navigate organizational changes to ensure that clients realize the full benefits of their enterprise software projects. Panorama also offers IT strategy, business process reengineering, IT staffing, independent verification and validation, project management oversight, expert witness testimony and litigation support.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | May 1, 2018 | 360 ERP Blog, Press Releases
Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm, recently hired Jenifer Aldrich as Senior Marketing Strategist.
Jennifer has more than five years of experience developing and executing marketing plans for technology companies. In her previous position at Amplifire, she developed digital content to promote the company’s e-learning solution to a variety of industries. Prior to Amplifire, Jennifer worked for Panorama as Manager of Demand Generation. In this role, she managed Panorama’s marketing automation platform, created digital content, and coordinated the development of all marketing tactics.
“I’m glad I decided to return to Panorama and reconnect with old friends and colleagues,” said Jennifer. “My new role will give me an opportunity to make a big impact on Panorama’s image and expand our reach.”
Now that she has returned to Panorama, she will be working on a re-branding initiative, which will include a website redesign, a messaging overhaul, and a new marketing automation platform. The goal is to change the way leads engage with Panorama by providing highly targeted, relevant content. This new marketing strategy will incorporate digital channels that have not been previously explored by Panorama.
“We have an experienced team of consultants who are passionate about transforming organizations,” said Jennifer. “Each of these people has a unique skillset, and I hope to convey this through Panorama’s marketing content.”
The marketing team is led by Calvin Hamler, Managing Partner of Panorama. Visit Panorama’s website to meet the rest of the Panorama team.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions specializes in enterprise consulting, infrastructure consulting and digital transformation for mid- to large-sized, private and public sector organizations across the globe. One-hundred percent independent of affiliation, Panorama helps firms evaluate and select software, implement software and navigate organizational changes to ensure that clients realize the full benefits of their enterprise software projects. Panorama also offers IT strategy, business process reengineering, IT staffing, independent verification and validation, project management oversight, expert witness testimony and litigation support.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Oct 19, 2015 | Press Releases
One decade of delivering innovative and independent service to clients worldwide
Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm, is celebrating its tenth anniversary of serving clients. Since 2005, Panorama has been committed to clients’ interests and long-term goals.
Panorama pioneered this consulting model by founding Panorama Consulting Group in 2005. Panorama’s success is measured by our clients’ success and their unique approach has been proven via ERP strategy, selection, implementation, organizational change management and business process reengineering projects across the globe. Panorama has worked with over 300 clients.
Over the last 10 years, Panorama has built a reputation as an industry leader. With 85 full-time employees, 25 contractors and ten offices worldwide, Panorama is prepared for many more years of growth and innovation.
Take a look at Panorama’s client testimonials page to see what past clients have had to say about working with Panorama.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions specializes in the enterprise consulting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and IT market for mid- to large-sized, private and public sector organizations across the globe. One-hundred percent independent of affiliation, Panorama helps firms evaluate and select ERP software, manages the implementation of the software and facilitates all related organizational changes to ensure that each of its clients realize the full benefits of their ERP implementation.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Apr 22, 2015 | Press Releases
Many Projects on or Under Budget, but ERP Failure Still on the Rise
Project budget adherence has no correlation with ERP success, according to the 2015 ERP Report issued today by Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm.
While nearly half of organizations (45-percent) reported that their ERP projects were on- or under-budget, the number of reported ERP failures increased by five-percent since last year. Organizations indicating that their projects were over-budget pointed to challenges such as expanded scope, underestimated staffing, additional technology requirements and unanticipated technical or organizational issues.
The report highlights a $1.7-million increase in average implementation cost and a two-month decrease in average duration. In addition, 60-percent of organizations failed to realize the business benefits they expected from their ERP implementations, which is an increase of 10-percent over last year. The data also reveal that the percentage of organizations implementing software as a service (SaaS) has increased by 29-percent (from four-percent last year to 33-percent this year).
The data for this report was collected in partnership with Mint Jutras, an unbiased, third-party analyst firm.
“While organizations anticipate significant benefits from their ERP systems, our research reveals that many still struggle to achieve these benefits,” said Cindy Jutras, President of Mint Jutras. “In order to maximize benefits realization, organizations need to set parameters and define how they will measure success.”
About Panorama Consulting Solutions’ 2015 ERP Report
Data for the 2015 ERP Report was collected by Panorama and Mint Jutras via online polling. Information was collected from February 2014 to March 2015. The 562 participants represent organizations that have worked on ERP initiatives within the last year. The full report can be accessed at: //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/2015-erp-report/.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions specializes in the enterprise consulting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and IT market for mid- to large-sized, private and public sector organizations across the globe. One-hundred percent independent of affiliation, Panorama helps firms evaluate and select ERP software, manages the implementation of the software and facilitates all related organizational changes to ensure that each of its clients realize the full benefits of their ERP implementation. We also offer our clients IT strategy, business process reengineering, ERP staffing, sales assessments, energy fueling assessments, emergency/disaster fund management, independent verification and validation, project management oversight and expert witness testimony.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Mar 30, 2015 | Press Releases
Marcus Buckingham, Author and National Expert on Human Capital Spotlights Key Strategies for HR Professionals and Companies to Standout
This April the Twin Cities will host leading thinkers in the strategic workforce and talent management arena and convene to discuss widespread change in the modern American workplace. The Minnesota HR Tech Expo, conceivekd and organized by LEHRN.org (the Leading Edge Human Resources Network), features nationally-renowned human capital expert Marcus Buckingham discussing the radical shift in the way employers need to engage their people.
“There is a fundamental and radical shift happening in the workplace,” says Marcus Buckingham, founder, The Marcus Buckingham Company. “Human Resources professionals and employers need to understand that and embrace it before they start falling behind. It’s a shift from an organizational-level focus to the critical importance of team leaders, and from a reliance on generalist big data to the effective use of smart data to empower and move an organization forward. It’s going to be a new era in the workplace.”
Buckingham, via live conference from the West Coast, along with Jason Averbook, CEO of The Marcus Buckingham Company will keynote the one-day Minnesota HR Tech Expo event on April 9, 2015 at the Minneapolis’ Marriott City Center Hotel. The keynote will focus on five key trends that HR professionals must understand as workplaces evolve around them. These trends include a new focus on team leaders within organizations as the drivers of business and growth; a shift from big data to smart data that empowers an organization; the personalization of everything as employees grow to expect onboarding and mentoring tailored exactly to their needs; coaching not feedback; and finally, new technologies created not for the overall organization but for team leader insight.
“Marcus is known worldwide for creating the Strengths revolution which caused a lot of traditionally-held and outdated human talent management practices to be upturned,” says Matt Peterson, executive director, LEHRN. “We’re expecting a full house for his keynote insights into the kind of organizational and technological shifts critical for engaging the workforce of the future.”
For the Minnesota HR Tech Expo, LEHRN is bringing together other leading thinkers in the evolving talent management space with an agenda that tackles key issues including acquiring the best talent, social recruiting trends, embracing change, managing risk and a wide variety of HR technologies. The event also features product booths and demonstrations from ADP, Ceridian, Infor, Oracle, Ultimate, Workday, Panorama Consulting Solutions and 50 other technology companies. All attendees will receive a free, signed copy of Marcus Buckingham’s new book StandOut.
The Marcus Buckingham Company CEO Jason Averbook will provide the closing keynote on new, addictive HR technologies that organizations must embrace to obtain and maintain a competitive edge in the new employer landscape.
“Addictive technologies are the next big trend in human capital management,” says Averbook. “It’s about designing IT systems not at the macro-organizational level but specifically for team leaders to enable them to lead more quickly, more efficiently and with greater insight. The same evolved technologies will also be critical as we move toward far more personalized employee management, coaching and recognition.”
Event Schedule
7.00 Registration/Breakfast
8.00 Conference Opens
8.15 – 9.15 Keynote: Marcus Buckingham and Jason Averbook
9.30 Expo Hall Opens
9.45 – 11.15 Demos and conference tracks
11.15 – 12.20 Lunch service
12.20 – 3.15 Afternoon conference tracks
- 30 – 1.20 How Smart Businesses Embrace Change, Presented by January Paulk of Panorama Consulting Solutions
- 15 – 3.05 VIP Roundtable: Overcoming Obstacles to Successful Business Transformation, Presented by Panorama Consulting Solutions
3.15 Closing Keynote: Jason Averbook
4.00 – 4.30 Prize giveaways, closing reception
More information or full agenda and details: www.lerhn.org.
About LEHRN (www.lehrn.org)
The Leading Edge Human Resources Network is a non-profit association of HR systems professionals who share knowledge, experience and expertise in an effort to support best practices in the human capital management and talent management industries.
Members participate and learn the five processes that drive modern HR: people, process, technology, structure and culture.
About The Marcus Buckingham Company (www.tmbc.com)
Founded in 2006, The Marcus Buckingham Company creates strengths-based leader development solutions to build winning workforces. The company conducts the research, designs the tools and technology and executes the coaching, education and training programs that challenge people to pinpoint, sharpen and bring their unique competitive edge to work.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions is the world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems. Panorama maintains a global presence with current offices in Denver, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Lima, Dubai and Houston.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Mar 13, 2015 | Press Releases
Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm, has appointed the UK-based IT training consultancy Optimum as its partner to provide clients globally with end-user training solutions.
Optimum specializes in designing, developing and delivering tailored, job-specific training programs to ensure that an organization’s employees can use its new ERP system confidently and correctly from go live.
Both firms are ERP agnostic and Optimum, with its broad experience and bank of specialist training consultants, can train on any of the 150 systems that Panorama implements for clients.
The partnership with Panorama is recognition of the success of Optimum’s offshore service that has proven to be a highly effective and cost efficient way of working overseas. The service is extremely flexible and can be tailored to any scenario, working both face-to-face with clients and remotely from the UK as required.
“We are delighted to be able to add our specific skillset to Panorama’s world-renowned service and further extend their offering to clients,” said Joanne Harrison, Optimum’s Director of Sales.
The foundation of the service offering is a detailed training plan identifying who needs training, in what, where, when and how. From there, fully documented courses, lesson plans, exercises, materials and reference guides are developed. Optimum training consultants can give clients the skills and resources to deliver their own end-user training or provide any level of on-site support. The training consultants use email and online conference tools to communicate with clients and adjust their working hours in the UK to overcome any time difference issues.
Over the last 17 years, Optimum has developed ERP training solutions for over 380 clients in both the private and public sectors, supporting over 250,000 end-users. Its training consultants have worked across the globe from Europe to Asia, with extensive experience in North America.
“Any ERP system is only as good as the people who actually use it,” noted Harrison. “But organizations often underestimate firstly the vital importance of giving individual, job-specific training and then the skills and resources needed to provide that training. We fill that gap.”
About Optimum: Optimum is the IT training consultancy specializing in end-user systems training. Its mission is to bring people and technology together to ensure maximum value from business systems. This is achieved by using its proven methodology to develop tailored, user focused training solutions to ensure that clients’ staff fully engage with their business systems to achieve the maximum return on investment. Based in central London, Optimum is an Accredited Learning Provider of the Learning & Performance Institute.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions: Panorama Consulting Solutions is the world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems. Panorama maintains a global presence with current offices in Denver, Chicago, Boston, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Lima and Dubai.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Jan 22, 2015 | Press Releases
Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm, announced a new practice for the Energy industry with a focus on the troubled oil and gas industry. Panorama Energy Consulting Solutions will deliver core ERP consulting services like Selection, Implementation and Independent Validation and Verification to businesses in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Panorama will offer Energy-specific offerings including alternative fuel assessments, pressure pumping cleanup for water/sand, off grid power generation, solar assessments and LED lighting substitution.
“Our clients and prospects in the oil and gas industry face unique challenges around compliance, infrastructure and external forces like crude oil price fluctuations,” said Eric Kimberling, Managing Partner of Panorama. “We’re excited to deliver tailored, high quality solutions and resources to the Energy market.”
Panorama is partnering with SalesWerks to offer marketing and sales strategy to businesses that serve the oil and gas industry. SalesWerks is a leading “top line” sales strategy company with significant experience in helping oil and gas companies implement a high performing sales organization. New services will include sales strategies to increase top line sales in highly competitive market conditions, new market segment identification/sizing, lead generation and management, sales execution, technology (CRM and Marketing Automation implementation), and client retention programs.
“SalesWerks’ services represent a proactive approach to gaining market share, reaching untapped markets and increasing sales efficiencies while reducing costs,” said Joe Ambrose, President of SalesWerks. “Some companies thrive in down markets by making strategic moves, but most pull back and cut expenses. This is a reactive strategy that leaves the fate of the company at the mercy of outside influences.”
Kimberling and Ambrose will present an overview of the new services, and a 60-minute session on strategies for maintaining and growing sales and market share in this down oil and gas cycle. The free webinar will be held on Tuesday, February 10 at 1 p.m. ET. Register at //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/erp-webinars/.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions is the world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems. Panorama maintains a global presence with current offices in Denver, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Lima, Dubai and Houston.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Jul 30, 2014 | Press Releases
Four-day ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown to be held September 23, 24, 25 and 26 in Vail, Colo.
The world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm, Panorama Consulting Solutions, will be hosting its ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown on September 23, 24, 25 and 26 in Vail, Colo. The event provides CIOs, IT directors and other ERP stakeholders with the expertise necessary to successfully select, implement and fully adopt new ERP software throughout their organization.
ERP Boot Camp features interactive case studies, in-depth training and ERP vendor demos from leading ERP vendors. The ERP Vendor Showdown allows attendees to compare potential ERP options side-by-side in order to find the best software for their organization.
ERP Boot Camp will prepare attendees for common implementation challenges, including software selection, organizational change management, business process reengineering and benefits realization. Each attendee will also have the opportunity to meet with Panorama’s team of independent ERP experts for a private, one-on-one consultation.
The cost of the four-day training is $3,400 and includes free access to the two-day ERP Vendor Showdown. Early bird registration is $2,900 through August 15, and “Showdown Only” registration is $99. Interested parties can learn more at //www.panorama-consulting.com/services/complementary-erp-consulting-services/erp-boot-camp/.
Panorama will also be hosting an ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown in Los Angeles, Calif., which will be held January 27-30.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions is the world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems. Panorama maintains a global presence with current offices in Denver, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Lima and Dubai.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Jul 30, 2014 | Press Releases
Vanessa Giacoman, Managing Member of Panorama Government Solutions, will share her international business expertise at The Women Inspiring Leadership Development (WILD) Summit on Friday, April 4 in Westminster, Colo. The WILD Summit is an annual event hosted by The Women’s Council, in partnership with The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder. Giacoman will co-present in the panel session entitled, Breaking in to International Markets.
Along with Marissa Perry Saints, Founder of Dsenyo and Linda Appel Lipsius, Co-founder and CEO of Teatulia Organic Teas, Giacoman will discuss the challenges that small Colorado businesses face when tapping into global markets.
“I am very honored to be joining a diverse group that has successfully tapped into the global markets and truly understands the importance of addressing the globalization trend through their vision, strategy and execution,” said Giacoman. “With such focus also comes the need to address the importance of social responsibility and political awareness in the different areas of the world in order to be a positive catalyst for transformation and innovation.”
Attendees will also enjoy a keynote presentation by Colleen Abdoulah, Chairwoman of the Board for WOW! Internet, and a closing presentation by Khalida Brohi, Founder and Executive Director of Sughar Empowerment Society. The WILD Summit takes place Friday, April 4 at The Westin Hotel in Westminster, Colo. For more information, please visit http://leedswomenscouncil.org/wild-ii.html.
About Panorama Government Solutions
Panorama Government Solutions is the public sector’s leading independent enterprise technology and government management consulting firm. Panorama’s integrated government management consulting methodologies, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software expertise and technology-agnostic approach provides government and public sector clients worldwide with the evaluations, analyses and strategies necessary to achieve effectiveness and successfully deliver better services to their citizens. Panorama maintains a global presence with current offices in Denver, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Lima and Dubai.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Government.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaGovSol.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Jul 30, 2014 | Press Releases
Four-day ERP Training and Vendor Showdown to be Held June 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Chicago, Ill.
Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm, has opened registration for its 2014 ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown to be held June 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Chicago, Ill. The event provides organizations with the knowledge and expertise necessary to successfully implement new ERP software and navigate organizational change.
ERP Boot Camp features a wide selection of ERP vendor demonstrations, interactive case studies and in-depth training. Attendees will learn from enterprise software experts with experience in hundreds of public and private-sector ERP initiatives. On Thursday and Friday, attendees can also look forward to Panorama’s ERP Vendor Showdown, where several leading ERP software vendors, including Microsoft Dynamics AX, Infor and Sage X3, will present scripted demos.
Expert panels, Q&A sessions and networking opportunities with enterprise software experts will prepare participants for successful organizational change, business process management, benefits realization and more. After day three, each participant will enjoy a private, one-on-one consultation with Panorama’s team of independent ERP experts.
The cost of the two-day training, with free access to the two-day Vendor Showdown, is $3,400 (with a $200 discount for existing Panorama clients). Early bird registration (until May 14) is $2,900 and “Showdown Only” registration is $99. Interested parties can learn more at //www.panorama-consulting.com/services/complementary-erp-consulting-services/erp-boot-camp/.
Panorama will also be hosting an ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown in Vail, Colo., on September 23, 24, 25 and 26.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions is the world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems. Panorama maintains a global presence with current offices in Denver, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Lima and Dubai.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Jul 24, 2014 | Press Releases
Organizational Issues Number One Reason for Extended Durations
Organizations that do not allocate enough of their project budget to organizational change management are more likely to face organizational issues that lead to extended durations, according to the 2014 ERP Report issued today by Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm.
Every year, the main challenge organizations face is extended implementation durations (73-percent). This year, the most common cause of extended durations noted by respondents was “organizational issues (14-percent).”
The report also highlighted a decrease in benefits realization. The percentage of respondents realizing less than half of anticipated benefits (66-percent) has slightly increased since last year, where 60-percent of respondents received less than half of the benefits they expected. Additionally, the data revealed that over half of organizations (51-percent) experienced a material operational disruption at “go-live,” such as not being able to ship product or close the books. Sixty-percent of these respondents experienced a disruption that lasted one month or longer.
“Now, more than ever, our findings are emphasizing the importance of organizational change and its impact on implementation duration,” said Eric Kimberling, managing partner of Panorama Consulting Solutions. “Successful organizations know that the amount of time and money they invest in training, communication and risk mitigation directly affects benefits realization and overall project results.”
Of important consideration is that the number of respondents who employed the services of an ERP consulting firm has increased since last year (from 23- to 83-percent). However, 33-percent of respondents indicated that they were “unsatisfied” or “very unsatisfied” with the implementation service provided by the third-party assisting them.
“The ideal consulting firm is one that can come alongside your organizational and ensure that every dollar spent on your ERP project contributes to your organizational goals and objectives,” said Kimberling. “While many ERP consultants claim to understand organizational change management, few have a strong and proven methodology that is designed to impact every stakeholder in your organization.”
To offer further analysis of the study results, register for Panorama’s upcoming webinar on March 20, hosted by Eric Kimberling. Register here: //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/erp-webinars/.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions’ 2014 ERP Report
Data for the 2014 ERP Report was collected by Panorama Consulting Solutions via online polling on its website. Information was collected from January 2013 to February 2014. The 192 participants represent organizations that have worked on ERP initiatives within the last year. The full report can be accessed at: //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/2014-erp-report/.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions is an IT consulting firm specializing in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems. Panorama maintains a global presence with current offices in Denver, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Lima and Dubai.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Feb 18, 2014 | Press Releases
Expanded Corporate Presence to Help Service Clients in Latin American Markets
Panorama Government Solutions, the public sector’s leading independent enterprise technology and government management consulting firm, announced today that it has opened a new office in Lima, Peru’s prestigious San Isidro business district. The office will help augment Panorama’s involvement in Latin American markets.
“We are excited to solve complex socio-economic challenges and help countries serve citizens through technological innovation,” said Vanessa Giacoman Hernandez, Managing Partner of Panorama Government Solutions. “Our presence in Lima will help sustain the aggressive economic growth in the region.”
To ensure consistent service delivery, every ERP consultant staffed in the Lima office will be experienced in Panorama’s proprietary PERFECT ERP™ methodologies, as well as specific software such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and Infor.
“We enable developing and developed countries to meet the demand for e-government,” said Giacoman. “Public sector organizations are empowered to implement integrated solutions and deliver effective service to their citizens.”
Panorama’s Lima office is located at Calle Dean Valdivia 148, Edificio Platinum Plaza I, Torre 1, Piso 11, San Isidro, Lima, 27, Perú. To contact this location, call +51 1 6419343 or email [email protected].
About Panorama Government Solutions
Panorama Government Solutions is the leading independent global management and technology consulting firm serving the public sector. Headquartered in Denver, our integrated government management consulting methodologies, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software expertise and technology-agnostic approach provides government and public sector clients worldwide with the evaluations, analyses and strategies necessary to achieve effectiveness and successfully deliver better services to their citizens.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Jan 21, 2014 | Press Releases
Expanded Corporate Presence to Help Service Clients in the Middle East and Asia Pacific
Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm, announced today that it has opened a new office in Dubai. The firm, which provides ERP software selection, implementation, business process reengineering and organizational change management services for public and private sector organizations, opened the Dubai office to recognize and support economic growth in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
To ensure consistent service delivery, every ERP consultant staffed in the Dubai office will be experienced in Panorama’s proprietary PERFECT ERP™ methodologies, as well as specific software such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Infor and NetSuite, among others.
With the opening of a Chicago office last January, the opening of a Dubai office this January and recent openings in Boston and San Francisco, Panorama’s global presence is expanding rapidly.
“Because our clients generally tend to be larger, more complex and geographically dispersed organizations, we are dedicated to helping them assemble the best ERP resources for their team – wherever they may be located,” said Kimberling. “Our latest office opening in Dubai further allows us to do so.”
Panorama’s team will serve clients out of its Denver, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston and Dubai offices for the present time. As satellite offices are added, Panorama will staff ERP consulting experts in the individual communities.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions is an IT consulting firm specializing in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Dec 10, 2013 | Press Releases
Three-day ERP Training and Vendor Showdown Will be Held February 3, 4 and 5 in Vail, CO
The world’s leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm, Panorama Consulting Solutions, has opened registration for its 2014 ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown to be held February 3, 4 and 5 in Vail, Colorado. To date, over 100 organizations and project teams have participated in Panorama’s ERP Boot Camps. The event helps participants successfully implement ERP solutions at their organizations and avoid some of the common pitfalls of ERP failures.
ERP Boot Camp is led by Eric Kimberling, managing partner of Panorama Consulting Solutions, and features a variety of ERP vendor demonstrations as well as interactive case studies and exercises facilitated by enterprise software experts and thought leaders. Boot Camp speakers will train attendees in ERP best practices and provide a panoramic view of what organizations can expect during all stages of their private or public sector ERP project. Attendees can also look forward to the Vendor Showdown, where a variety of leading ERP software vendors will present scripted demos throughout the three-day event.
“Selecting the right ERP vendor is just the beginning of a successful ERP implementation,” said Kimberling. “Our ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown will take you through the entire lifecycle of an ERP project – from vendor demos to go-live.”
ERP Boot Camp also will include Q&A sessions with industry panelists and networking opportunities. The day-to-day schedule is flexible and allows time for skiing and enjoying the mountains. There will be multiple conference tracks for participants to choose from, including focused training content and demos for manufacturing and distribution, financial and professional services and government organizations. At the end of day three, each participant will have the opportunity to attend a private, one-on-one consultation with Panorama’s team of ERP experts.
The cost of the three-day training is $3,400 (with a $200 discount for existing Panorama clients). Early bird registration (until January 3) is $2,900. There are additional discounts for groups and for “Boot Camp Only” and “Vendor Showdown Only” options. Registration includes a full-day ski pass for those who register for the full event or for “Boot Camp Only.” Interested parties can learn more at //www.panorama-consulting.com/services/complementary-erp-consulting-services/erp-boot-camp/.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions is an IT consulting firm specializing in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Nov 6, 2013 | Press Releases
Average Cost of Manufacturing ERP Implementations Higher Than Implementation Cost Across All Industries
Heavy customization of ERP software results in high ERP implementation costs for the manufacturing industry, according to The 2014 Manufacturing ERP Report issued today by Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm. The report revealed that manufacturing ERP implementations cost 14-percent more than ERP implementations across all industries. While the average ERP implementation across all industries costs $9.8 million, the average manufacturing ERP implementation costs $11.4 million.
“The fact that manufacturing ERP implementations have a relatively high risk of going over budget emphasizes the importance of planning for a realistic and objective project budget and scope during the software selection stage of the initiative,” said Eric Kimberling, managing partner of Panorama Consulting Solutions. “Manufacturing organizations that fail to develop and execute a strong implementation plan often encounter unexpected costs related to integration, customization and change management.”
The report suggests that 63-percent of manufacturing ERP implementations go over budget, compared to 59-percent of ERP implementations across all industries. While actual implementation costs run over budget by an average of $1.7 million in all industries, average implementation costs run over by $3 million in the manufacturing industry. In addition, manufacturing organizations tend to have higher customization levels than organizations across all industries, with 13-percent of manufacturing organizations customizing over 50-percent of their ERP systems’ code. Only 6-percent of organizations across all industries implement ERP with this level of customization.
“The complexity of manufacturing processes often calls for heavy customization, which is a driver of implementation cost,” said Kimberling. “Manufacturing organizations should plan for customization costs upfront in order to reduce the risk of budget overruns and achieve a high return on investment.”
Download The 2014 Manufacturing ERP Report at //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/erp-industry-reports/. For further analysis, register for our Manufacturing ERP Report webinar on December 19, 2103: //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/erp-webinars/.
About The 2014 Manufacturing ERP Report
Research for The 2014 Manufacturing ERP Report was conducted by Panorama Consulting Solutions via online polling on its website from May 2013 to September 2013. The full report (and additional independent industry research) can be accessed at: //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/erp-industry-reports/.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Headquartered in Denver, Panorama Consulting Solutions is an IT consulting firm specializing in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems. Panorama maintains a global presence with current and planned offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Shanghai and Dubai.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Oct 23, 2013 | Press Releases
Shorter Implementation Times Mean Longer Payback Periods for Tier I Customers
The time it takes for organizations to recoup costs from their Tier I ERP implementations increases as their project durations decrease, according to the Clash of the Titans 2014: An Independent Comparison of SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics report issued today by Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm. Compared to SAP and Oracle, customers of Microsoft Dynamics experienced shorter implementation times (12.5 months on average) but longer payback periods (50-percent of respondents took more than three years to recoup costs). The opposite is true for Oracle customers, who experienced longer implementation times (22.5 months) but shorter payback periods (only 13-percent of respondents took more than three years to recoup costs).
“This negative correlation between implementation duration and payback period emphasizes the importance of developing a thorough and detailed implementation plan,” said Eric Kimberling, managing partner of Panorama Consulting Solutions. “Organizations that rush through implementation or reduce scope to meet an arbitrary go-live date are bound to lose focus on achieving return on investment or expected benefits.”
While the average payback periods across all three vendors has decreased from 2.4 years in 2012 to 1.7 years in the 2014 report, the percent of respondents that have not recouped costs has increased from 31-percent to 38-percent. In addition, 50-percent or more of organizations implementing these three solutions experienced some sort of material operational disruption at the time of go-live, suggesting that organizations that decrease implementation duration and budget are likely to increase their vulnerability to post-implementation operational disruption.
“Organizations that have yet to recoup the costs of their ERP software investment often have either not dedicated the appropriate resources to ensure the new system is accepted and utilized by end-users or implemented the proper performance metrics to gauge efficacy over time,” said Kimberling. “While cutting important project components, such as business case development, organizational change management and business process reengineering, from your timeline may shorten your overall duration, the flipside is that your organization will likely increase implementation risk and struggle to achieve meaningful ROI in a reasonable timeframe.”
To offer further analysis of the study results, Kimberling will present a free webinar on Thursday, October 24 at 12 p.m. EST. Learn more and register at //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/erp-webinars/. Download Clash of the Titans 2014 at //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/clash-of-the-titans-2014-sap-vs-oracle-vs-microsoft-dynamics/.
About Clash of the Titans 2014: An Independent Comparison of SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics
Research for Clash of the Titans was conducted by Panorama Consulting Solutions via online polling on its website from May 2013 to September 2013. The data set includes more than 400 respondents from 31 countries. The full report (and additional independent industry research) can be accessed at: //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/clash-of-the-titans-2014-sap-vs-oracle-vs-microsoft-dynamics/.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Headquartered in Denver, Panorama Consulting Solutions is an IT consulting firm specializing in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems. Panorama maintains a global presence with current and planned offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Shanghai and Dubai.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Sep 25, 2013 | Press Releases
To successfully implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, government organizations must incorporate targeted organizational change management activities into their project strategy, according to the Organizational Change Management in Public Sector ERP Implementations white paper released today by Panorama Government Solutions, an independent ERP consulting firm in Denver. The paper posits that public sector agencies should focus on determining risk exposure and developing mitigation tactics for the specific change management challenges that they face.
“Through our work with government agencies as well as our independent research into ERP failures, Panorama has seen time and again the profoundly negative effects that inadequate organizational change management can have on ERP implementations,” said Z. Vanessa Giacoman, Managing Member of Panorama Government Solutions. “There is no way around it: government agencies must overcome the eight key organizational change management challenges I discuss in the white paper to successfully implement any large-scale program or system.”
The white paper also details the five pillars that Panorama’s own PERFECT Change™ organizational change management methodology is built upon, including communication and organizational alignment, contextual training and benefits realization frameworks.
To offer further insight into the role of organizational change management in public sector ERP implementations, Giacoman will present a free webinar on Thursday, September 26 at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is open at http://go.panorama-consulting.com/Organizational-Change-Management-in-Public-Sector-ERP-Implementations_RegistrationPage.html.
Organizational Change Management in Public Sector ERP Implementations is available for download at http://go.panorama-consulting.com/OCM-in-Public-Sector-ERP-Implementations_Download.html.
About Panorama Government Solutions
Panorama Government Solutions is the leading independent global management and technology consulting firm serving the public sector. Headquartered in Denver, our integrated government management consulting methodologies, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software expertise and technology-agnostic approach provides government and public sector clients worldwide with the evaluations, analyses and strategies necessary to achieve effectiveness and successfully deliver better services to their citizens.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Government.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaGovSol.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | Jun 20, 2013 | Press Releases
Collaboration to Provide Top-Tier ERP Communications and Organizational Change Management Services
Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm, today announced a unique partnership with frank, LLC, ERP communication experts who produce employee-adoption campaigns to optimize business transformation. The unique collaboration combines Panorama’s organizational change management assessment and analysis expertise with frank’s engaging, creative mix of online and offline ERP communication materials to ensure that client organizations are primed to embrace the opportunities that an enterprise software implementation provides.
“We have always been big fans of frank’s exemplary communication materials and client engagement techniques, and are excited to complement our own organizational change management toolkit with such strong and compelling campaign elements,” said Eric Kimberling, managing partner of Panorama Consulting Solutions. “Our partnership truly leverages the best services of both firms to provide ad-agency-level creative communications based on specific client needs and targeted to provide ERP ROI.”
”Truth is, ERP software alone doesn’t deliver business benefits, people do,” said John Nielson, frank co-founder and managing partner. “Based on Panorama’s rich, research insights and OCM strategic direction, our ERPfrank5SM change-communications process can create the emotional connection with project-team members, leadership, managers and the very people who represent the success or failure of an implementation: employees.”
Although Panorama provides a 360-degree scope of ERP service, the Panorama / frank partnership is focused on the organizational change management aspect of an implementation. Change management is a critical element of project success that must be sustained throughout ERP software selection, implementation and even following go-live to ensure that end-users are engaged, focused and supported in the transformation effort. People, process and technology: unifying those core elements of successful change is what the Panorama / frank OCM and ERP communications partnership will uniquely accomplish.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions is a global leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP), information technology (IT) and business software consulting for mid- to large-sized organizations across the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama helps firms determine IT strategy, evaluate and implement ERP, BI and CRM software, and achieve benefits from their technology investment and infrastructure. Panorama also facilitates business process reengineering and manages organizational change and redesign to assure that its clients realize increased efficiency, usability and returns. Panorama maintains a global presence with current and planned offices in Denver, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Shanghai and Dubai.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
About frank
As ERP communication experts based in Minneapolis, MN, frank produces ERP campaigns that accelerate employee understanding & deepen engagement across the full lifecycle of ERP implementations and technology business transformations. For the past 8 years, frank has helped clients such as GE, Cargill, PepsiCo, Cox Enterprises, Medtronic, ING and others through their change journeys.
The ERPgraphic, “Journey to ERP Success” and more information about the ERPfrank5SM change-communications process can be found on its website, areyoufrank.com.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | May 16, 2013 | Press Releases
Unique Collaboration to Provide Comprehensive ERP Implementation and Margin Optimization Services
Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm, today announced a joint venture with Profit2, the renowned and highly successful margin optimization consultancy firm.
The partnership ensures that clients seeking to gain efficiencies and improve profit margins benefit from the complementary consulting expertise, analytical tools and proprietary methodologies each firm brings to market.
“To achieve greater success, most organizations need to focus on two key goals: improving efficiency and increasing margins,” said Eric Kimberling, managing partner of Panorama Consulting Solutions. “The combination of Panorama’s ERP consulting with Profit2’s profit optimization expertise provides a service that has never before been offered and will prove to set the standard in top-line revenue benefits realization.”
“Panorama’s expert approach to solving ERP challenges is the perfect solution to help companies on an older platform make the first important step to increasing their profit margin,” said Dave Roller, president of Profit2. “In tandem with our specialized methodology, the result is a quick and enduring margin gain.”
The Panorama / Profit2 partnership is engineered primarily to serve clients in manufacturing and distribution, with verticals including food and beverage, automotive, paper goods and building materials and tools. Panorama will provide clients with ERP software selection, implementation, organizational change management and business process management services to realize pricing optimization while Profit2 will provide the margin expertise necessary for companies to use ERP systems to increase earnings 25-percent or more within six months of go-live.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Panorama Consulting Solutions is a global leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP), information technology (IT) and business software consulting for mid- to large-sized organizations across the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama helps firms determine IT strategy, evaluate and implement ERP, BI and CRM software, and achieve benefits from their technology investment and infrastructure. Panorama also facilitates business process reengineering and manages organizational change and redesign to assure that its clients realize increased efficiency, usability and returns. Panorama maintains a global presence with current and planned offices in Denver, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Shanghai and Dubai.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
About Profit2
Profit2, Inc. is the leading margin optimization consultancy with successful programs in over 30 manufacturing and distribution vertical markets. Profit2 clients increase margin 1 to 2 points to create an ongoing margin increase annuity. Our industry experience, proven methodology and analytical tools enables client sales people to make more effective pricing decisions. More information about Profit2 can be found on our website at www.profit2.com.
by Panorama Consulting Solutions | May 15, 2013 | Press Releases
Adjustment to Change Continues to Plague Organizations Implementing ERP Software
It is more difficult for a company implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to adapt to the inherent process and organizational changes than it is to implement the technology, according to the 2013 ERP Report: Organizational Change and Business Process Management issued today by Panorama Consulting Solutions, an independent ERP consulting firm in Denver. Sixty-five-percent of online polling respondents indicated that adjustment to process and organizational changes was “difficult” or “very difficult” and only three-percent indicated it was “easy.” Conversely, 15-percent of respondents characterized the technical aspects of implementation as “easy” or “very easy” and 45-percent indicated they were “difficult” or “very difficult.”
“Organizations often make the mistake of thinking that the technical aspects of an enterprise software implementation pose the most risk,” said Eric Kimberling, managing partner of Panorama Consulting Solutions. “But it is truly the ways in which companies choose to manage (or not to manage) the business process changes during an ERP initiative that have the most correlation to project failure.”
Although 41-percent of respondents experienced operational disruption at go-live, 56-percent still cited “resistance to change” as the key challenge of implementation. Other challenges included “internal resistance to changing the ‘old’ processes” (38-percent), “lack of clear expectations and goals” (36-percent) and “lack of overall vision” (32-percent). Further, more than half of respondents who suffered timeline overages (55-percent) indicated that they were caused by “organizational issues,” including governance, resistance to change and process redesign.
“While organizations certainly need to reduce the propensity and impact of any disruption at go-live, poor organizational change management will ultimately cause the most – and longest lasting – harm to the company,” said Kimberling. “An ERP implementation necessitates enterprise-wide changes that are incredibly stressful to the workforce. An organization that is myopically focused on technological tasks will miss the opportunity to engage its people, support them through the adjustment period and, ultimately, achieve true ROI on the software investment.”
To offer further analysis of the study results, Kimberling will present a free webinar on Thursday, May 16 at 12 p.m. EST. Registration is open at //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/erp-webinars/.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions 2012 ERP Report: Organizational Change and Business Process Management
Data for the 2013 ERP Report was collected by Panorama Consulting Solutions via online polling on its website. Information was collected from September 2012 to January 2013. The 172 participants represent organizations that have worked on ERP initiatives within the last year. The full report can be accessed at: //www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/2013-erp-report-organizational-change-and-business-process-management/.
About Panorama Consulting Solutions
Headquartered in Denver, Panorama Consulting Solutions is an IT consulting firm specializing in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market for mid- to large-sized organizations around the world. Independent of affiliation, Panorama facilitates the evaluation and selection of ERP software, manages ERP implementation, and expedites all related organizational change to ensure that each of its clients realize the full business benefits of their ERP systems. Panorama maintains a global presence with current and planned offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Shanghai and Dubai.
More information can be found on its website, Panorama-Consulting.com and Twitter feed, Twitter.com/PanoramaERP.
