Panorama Consulting Group | People - Process

Strategic ERP Vendor Negotiation Tips and Tactics: How to Handle Deals and Find an Expert

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...

ERP Negotiation Mistakes That Inflate the Total Cost of Ownership

by Bill Baumann | Sep 15, 2025 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

Key Takeaways: ERP negotiation mistakes often lead to long-term costs that exceed initial budgets. Vague contract language around licensing, support, and change management can inflate total cost of ownership. AI capabilities in ERP systems may require separate...

7 ERP Myths You’ll Believe Unless You Ask the Right Questions

by Bill Baumann | Oct 28, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

To understand how ERP myths start, you first need to understand what it’s like to be an ERP vendor: Being an ERP vendor who not only sells but also implements software is a challenging endeavor because it requires a team of technical resources that understands the...

ERP Licensing Changes: How Vendor Pricing Is Reshaping Deployment Decisions

by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 18, 2026 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation

Key Takeaways Modern ERP licensing models influence long-term ERP licensing costs through recurring subscription fees, infrastructure choices, user access rules, and consumption-based pricing. ERP licensing changes are reshaping ERP deployment model decisions by tying...

Benefits of Hiring an ERP Expert Witness for an ERP Lawsuit

by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 30, 2020 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

When implemented correctly, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software has the potential to revolutionize a company. However, implementations do not always go as planned, and ERP failure is all too common. The consequences of ERP failure can be financially and...

Addressing the Challenges of ERP System Interoperability

by Bill Baumann | Jul 25, 2024 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential for organizations aiming to integrate various business processes into a single unified system. Despite their significance, ERP systems often face interoperability challenges, communication barriers, and...