by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 21, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
You know your company needs to increase efficiency and improve data insights, but you aren’t sure where to begin because, in the world of enterprise software, there are infinite acronyms and even more software options. Two options that may stand out to you... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 14, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Are you considering implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system? Before you embark on this journey, you’ll need to evaluate the various types of ERP systems and a myriad of vendors to find the system with the functionality your organization needs.... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 8, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Over the last decade, ERP vendors have doubled down on their investments in cloud and software as a service (SaaS) solutions. Despite these trends, the cloud is not the right option for everyone. In this post, we will provide an introduction to cloud ERP by comparing... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 4, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has agreed to acquire ERP vendor, Epicor Software, from KKR for $4.7 billion. The deal is expected to close this year. Throughout it’s four years of owning Epicor, KKR completed a number of acquisitions for Epicor, including... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 31, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
How much time is this going to take? How many people and who should be involved? Those are the most common questions we’re asked during the sales cycle. In this podcast, Laura Florence, Panorama’s Director of Business Development, answers these questions and more... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 20, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
When ERP vendors make a software end-of-life announcement, companies running that software on-premise must decide whether to stay on their current system and eventually lose support or upgrade to the latest version. Often, the software that is sunsetting is an... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 28, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
According to recent research, the US healthcare ERP market size is expected to reach $2.1 billion by 2025. As the industry grows, providers are realizing the benefits of ERP in healthcare, moving data away from their disparate legacy systems and onto a single,... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 26, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
For years, business leaders have turned to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to help them manage, automate and streamline their operations. What if ERP could learn on its own and become even more intelligent, robust and capable than ever before? Well, machine... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 21, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
One of the most significant decisions that modern business leaders face is whether to host their systems in the cloud or on-premise. Both can offer many benefits, so choosing one can be a challenge. If you’re leaning toward cloud ERP, you may be wondering what... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 11, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
When disparate solutions work in silos and cannot speak to one another, bottlenecks, redundancies, and other inefficiencies are bound to occur. However, combining disparate solutions into one comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can streamline... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 7, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
You’ve heard about the benefits of implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, and you’re ready to reap them. You know that migrating the financial and operational aspects of your business onto a central, comprehensive platform can... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 5, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
It’s no secret that enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a great way to consolidate your business functions. It also can reduce process times, increase collaboration and centralize data throughout the enterprise. Clearly, ERP systems have a wide range of... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 23, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Business leaders need to interact with key team members, including suppliers and partners, to turn raw materials and resources into finished goods. How does ERP fit into the picture – or in other words – what is ERP in supply chain management? Well, an ERP solution... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 17, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
In more and more companies, accounting is being automated, and for good reason. Not only does automation – using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software – provide more robust and precise calculations, but it also helps reduce the potential for human error. So,... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 12, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
When companies decide to implement ERP software, they often jump right into ERP selection without taking the time to prepare. However, it’s important to first develop an ERP project plan based on realistic expectations. Most vendors aren’t equipped to develop a... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 9, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Many of today’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have business intelligence (BI) features that analyze data across functional areas and enable smart decision making. For example, visual and intuitive dashboards offer what is referred to as “self-service BI.”... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 2, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
ERP projects are frequently run by project managers with little ERP implementation experience. Many of these project managers refuse to contract with ERP consultants or ERP implementation companies. As a result, organizations struggle to implement new enterprise... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 1, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
If your company is beginning ERP selection, you’re probably thinking a lot about cost. However, setting realistic expectations requires a big picture view – you need to consider not just the cost of a system but the total cost of ownership. In other words, how much... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 26, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Companies with a long-term IT digital strategy that involves rapid growth and innovation often look to large ERP vendors, like SAP, Oracle and other Tier I vendors. This is not surprising. After all, one advantage large vendors have over smaller vendors is other... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 24, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
If you’re about to begin ERP selection, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What types of ERP systems are there?” Well, you’re in luck because, today, we’re going to answer this question at length. First, it’s important to understand some of the different... 
