by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 21, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
If you’ve ever struggled to manually create a quote via spreadsheets or legacy quoting software, you know how time-consuming and frustrating the process can be. What is CPQ software and how can it help? Standing for configure, price, quote, this is a tool (or... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 14, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
For years, all-in-one software suites were a favorite of corporations around the globe. It seemed convenient that one encompassing system could meet the needs of an entire enterprise. More recently, however, large-scale platforms have given rise to a new trend: best... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 31, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
ERP real time reporting allows you to access your company performance at any given time and get up-to-the-minute, accurate information. In fact, ERP systems with advanced business intelligence (BI) can provide instant updates, facilitating quicker and more informed... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 17, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Are you planning to implement an ERP system to help you cut costs and increase efficiency? To achieve these goals, you’ll first need to understand your current processes and determine what’s working and what’s not. This is called ERP process documentation,... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 10, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
What is a supply chain management system? In short, it’s the software your company uses to manage the flow of goods, data and resources related to any product or service you sell, moving it from raw material procurement to final delivery. Today, we’re... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 9, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Potential buyers of ERP software have hundreds of systems to choose from. To give you an idea of how many there are, we track more than 250 systems in our internal ERP vendor database to help our team provide data to clients. The ERP comparison process can be... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 3, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
In a recent survey, 85% of executives reported that they’re currently struggling with inefficient technologies in their supply chain. Are you nodding your head in agreement? If so, there are many tools available to help turn the tide. In fact, there are several... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 23, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
What is an ERP system? In short, it’s a centralized platform that aligns all of your core business processes to improve the flow of your day-to-day activities. From accounting and procurement to human resources and compliance, ERP brings together your disparate... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 12, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
What is the connection between business intelligence and ERP? In short, your ERP system is responsible for receiving and organizing data, while business intelligence (BI) tools analyze this data to provide actionable insights. As you’re evaluating ERP systems,... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 11, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Every year, we conduct an independent analysis of the Tier 1 ERP vendors. The report, called Clash of the Titans, is based on data we collect from organizations implementing SAP, Oracle, Microsoft or Infor products. As we release our latest Clash of the... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 2, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Are you at the helm of a brick-and-mortar operation that’s ready to expand into the online realm? Or, do you have an existing eCommerce system and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution but are struggling with data issues and inefficiency because... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 29, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Many ERP vendors are focusing on manufacturing sustainability as organizations become more conscious of not only saying they’re using sustainable resources but also proving it. In this podcast, we interview Colin Elkins, Vice President of Manufacturing Industries at... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 26, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
You already know that ERP software can streamline your business processes and add structure and visibility to your supply chain. However, did you know that supply chain management (SCM) software also can help you achieve many of these same objectives? That said, which... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 15, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
There’s no denying that the internet of things (IoT) has revolutionized the post-digital era. A vast network of connected devices is now sharing data via the internet. Often, this data flows into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The increasing... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 12, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
When your CIO is the only executive involved in the ERP project; when managers believe the project won’t significantly impact their departments; when the goal of the project is IT-related – these are all examples of a lack of business-IT alignment. It’s important to... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 7, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
In the coming months, manufacturing companies that have not already done so will have no choice but to shift their business models in response to the rapidly changing economy. To help manufacturers navigate today’s challenges, we have provided a list of the top ten... 
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 its four years of owning Epicor, KKR completed a number of acquisitions for Epicor, including... 
