by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 30, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
It’s the end of a decade, and with 2020 on the horizon, many are reflecting on the events, trends and pop culture moments that defined the 2010’s. While memes and popular music remain relevant for extended lengths of time, digital technology trends move... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 9, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Human capital management software is a powerful tool for any company pursuing digital transformation. The main component that sets human capital management (HCM) software apart from other HR software is the emphasis on appreciating workforce value by means of... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 3, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Potential buyers of ERP software have hundreds of systems to choose from. In fact, we track more than 250 systems in our internal ERP vendor database to help our team provide data to clients. The evaluation process can be daunting, which is why we created our 2020 Top... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 23, 2019 | 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 an SAP, Oracle, Microsoft or Infor product. This data typically includes project cost and... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 9, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Selecting the right ERP solution for your organization is a monumental task for any industry. For public sector organizations, this is a particularly tall order. It’s difficult to earn the support from project leadership who are changing every election, or to... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 23, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
At the beginning of an ERP implementation, your company might be of the mindset that your ERP system will go live with out-of-the-box settings. In fact, many businesses start their ERP journey with this goal in mind and with good reason – staying out-of-the-box will... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 16, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
During ERP selection, companies typically see limitless possibilities in terms of potential improvements to their businesses. However, somewhere along the way, many projects fall short of expectations and the benefits of ERP underwhelm executive expectations. In our... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 31, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Selecting the right ERP software for your company can lead to numerous business benefits. However, achieving these benefits entails an awareness of software selection process best practices. According to our 2019 ERP Report, only 8% of respondents were dissatisfied... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 15, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
In a time where businesses are undergoing major business transformations to stay competitive in a modern marketplace, companies are looking to ERP software and CRM software to make that dream a reality. The Beginner’s Guide to Digital TransformationWhat are the 6... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 2, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Baseball great Yogi Berra used to say, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might not get there.” This quote has survived through the years because it holds an undeniable truth: you need to have a goal in mind, or you’re likely to miss your target. This saying... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 1, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
ERP software can be a multi-million-dollar investment, but companies often don’t invest the same time, expertise and resources into negotiating these deals as they do negotiating other major capital outlays. This is not to say that companies aren’t concerned about the... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 25, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
At a glance, organizing ERP demos can seem like a simple task – find a system that seems to fit your needs, call the vendor and have a representative conduct a demo. By following this method, you are guaranteed to see several impressive software solutions, but you are... 
by Guest Blogger | Jun 20, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
While artificial intelligence (AI) is a relatively new technology, it has already demonstrated its disruptive potential and created a buzz in the software market. In fact, according to Gartner, as much as 80% of emerging technologies will have artificial intelligence... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 18, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
What’s one of the most important questions to ask before beginning ERP implementation? Is our data clean? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. Most companies have data spread across multiple platforms and formatted in various ways. Our advice to these companies is... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 17, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
When your organization decides to implement a new ERP system, it can be an exciting time for employees. There is hope on the horizon that the tedious workarounds or functional gaps within the current system will be replaced with a better and more advanced system.... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 12, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
If your company is beginning ERP selection, you’re probably thinking a lot about cost. How much does system A cost compared to others? Does this fit within our budget? As important as these questions are, they miss the bigger picture – the total cost of ownership. In... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 3, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
ERP projects can be lengthy. Depending on the scope of the project, implementation can last anywhere from six months to three years. After implementation, ERP software should support an organization for at least five to ten years. As you can imagine, choosing an ERP... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 29, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
If you’re considering an ERP implementation, you’re probably not enjoying the process of obtaining budget approval. Executives have a litany of questions, some of which you aren’t prepared to answer. While you can’t anticipate all of their questions, we will help you... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 28, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
In a matter of a few years, IT departments across most industries have fully embraced cloud computing and its benefits. While cloud computing is popular, is it secure? It is often a huge headline in the news when an organization’s ERP software is comprised due to a... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 29, 2019 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Many organizations that are using Microsoft Dynamics AX are considering an upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365). If your organization is considering this upgrade, you may be interested in learning more about the differences between these... 
