by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 8, 2006 | ERP Blog, Project Management
Our last post addressed the fact that our ongoing ERP Benchmarking Study reveals that 100% of participants went over budget, most of them by 10% or more. But what we didn’t address is why projects go over budget. I recently blogged about some of the hidden costs... by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 28, 2012 | ERP Blog
Upgrading shouldn’t be a stress-inducing word. In fact, it should be the opposite: upgrading is a positive, isn’t it? Ostensibly you’re getting more features, functionality and benefits. But in the case of ERP upgrades, especially with major ERP software such as JD...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 23, 2018 | ERP Blog, Project Management, Software Implementation
Most organizations don’t implement new ERP software for the technology. Instead, they are implementing to improve their business capabilities and competencies. However, most organizations don’t think enough about how they will build these internal...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 19, 2017 | Software Implementation
I’m not sure why, but business cases have gotten a bad rap in recent years. It seems that more executives I speak with are becoming less inclined to develop a business case for their digital transformation initiatives. In years past, it seemed that leadership and... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 17, 2016 | Organizational Change Management, ERP Blog, Software Implementation, Software Selection
Life as an ERP expert witness has its pros and cons. While it’s discouraging to see the magnitude of failure that many organizations face when trying to implement new enterprise software, there are plenty of lessons learned from ERP failure that help project team...
by Bill Baumann | Sep 8, 2025 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness
Key Takeaways ERP failures often stem from misaligned people, processes, and data—not the software itself. Internal teams can lead recovery when challenges are operational, alignment is intact, and complexity is limited. External consultants are essential when trust...