Panorama Consulting Group | People - Process

When to Pause an ERP Project (and When That’s a Mistake)

by Panorama Consulting Group | May 29, 2025 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

You might need to pause an ERP project to realign it with business goals, clarify scope, or address foundational breakdowns. Stalling an ERP project without strategic intent can disrupt critical business cycles and erode trust. Even intentional ERP project delays have...

When To Customize Your ERP And Why It Matters [Standardization vs. Customization]

by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 16, 2026 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

Key Takeaways When to customize ERP depends on whether a process protects compliance, customer commitments, revenue, or a differentiated way of operating. ERP process standardization vs customization is a strategic decision that affects cost, timeline, user...

When the CEO Says No to New ERP Software

by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 22, 2016 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Software Implementation

You know that your organization’s business processes are inefficient, but your boss just said “no” to your plea for new ERP software. What do you do? First, ask yourself, how did you propose the idea to your boss? Was there a compelling vision for the system that is...

When Preparing for an ERP Implementation, Remember to Have Your Vitals Checked and Your Anesthesiologist Ready

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 20, 2010 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation

Many companies look at an ERP implementation as just another IT project. “Get the software in and make it work” executives say, “it’s not surgery!” It actually is more like surgery than they may think. If the process is a failure, there is a very good chance that this...

When it Comes to ERP Implementations and Organizational Change Management, Remember it is the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth

by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 19, 2010 | ERP Blog, Organizational Change Management

In one of my recent blog entries, I mentioned that Panorama’s list of critical success factors (CSFs) for organizational change management includes: Truth Accountability Leadership Engagement Alignment As I should have expected, listing these CSFs seems to have...

When Is the Right Time to Replace a Government ERP System?

by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 24, 2025 | ERP Blog, Government, Software Selection

Government ERP replacement is often necessary when legacy systems can’t integrate with modern tools or scale with evolving agency needs. Old government ERP systems, like Infor Lawson and SAP ECC, often lack the flexibility to meet today’s public sector demands....