by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 6, 2014 | ERP Blog, Government
In the past six months, I have noticed a trend in government RFPs for ERP solutions that place a significant amount of power in the hands of the RFP respondents. Several RFPs have only been providing a minimum amount of requirements and information, such as existing...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 3, 2014 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog
There is nothing magical about “lean manufacturing” or “lean thinking,” yet the adoption of lean practices can bring companies huge benefits in competitiveness and profitability. Lean methodology uses pragmatic, proven tools and techniques to systematically identify... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 24, 2014 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation
In choosing an ERP implementation phasing strategy, organizations should carefully weigh their options. The ideal phasing strategy depends on a number of factors and each organization may choose a different approach. How quickly will employees adapt the new ERP... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 19, 2014 | ERP Blog, Project Management, Software Implementation
Not too long ago, I read the book Great by Choice by Jim Collins, which outlines the stages of business failure, along with the various strategies that successful organizations use to navigate uncertainty and chaos. While reading the book, I could not help but relate... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 5, 2014 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Organizational Change Management
Earlier this week, we kicked off our first ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown of 2014. We have a number of attendees and ERP vendors from across the globe with us here in Vail, CO, so we have had a chance to have some good discussions with companies about to implement... by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 3, 2014 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
At the beginning of an ERP selection project, many organizations take one look at the long road ahead and then dash to the nearest software vendor that provides decent out-of-the-box functionality. The rubber tends to meet the road, however, when it comes to deciding...