Panorama Consulting Group | People - Process

How to Build an eCommerce Implementation Plan [5 Integral Tips]

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 21, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation

There are nearly 8 million online retailers in the world, and 2.1 million are based in the United States. Are you looking to join these ranks? Transitioning onto an eCommerce platform can be a transformative step for your company, but it doesn’t happen...

Custom ERP Software: Should You Even Consider it?

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 17, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

We’ve become a world obsessed with DIY. Our televisions, computers, and smartphones are all customizable, and many of us believe, “If you can dream it, you can do it!” While it’s a noble and sometimes true catchphrase, it doesn’t always translate to...

Change Management Myths That Lead to an Underinvestment in OCM

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 14, 2021 | ERP Blog, Organizational Change Management

Many companies implementing ERP underinvest in organizational change management (OCM). What is change management? It is the process of looking at the human side of a project. Companies sometimes underinvest in the human side of change because executives think OCM is...

Lessons Learned from the University of Massachusetts ERP Failure

by Bill Baumann | Jun 9, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

The start of a new school year is bound to be stressful. However, in September 2004, students at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass) were more stressed than usual. That year, a buggy system left around 24,000 students unable to register for classes or...

ERP Implementation Questions to Ask Yourself Before Kick-Off

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 7, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation

If the kick-off of your ERP implementation is on the horizon, it’s understandable to be eager to get started. Chances are, you’ve been wanting to replace your legacy systems for quite some time. However, before you take the next step, it’s important...

Lessons Learned from the CityTime ERP Failure

by Bill Baumann | Jun 4, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

In 2003, city leaders initiated an effort to update and modernize New York City’s payroll system for local government employees. The project, aptly named CityTime, started with a budget of $63 million. In 2011, NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg demanded that the...