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Software Accelerators. . . And Other Ways to Reduce ERP Implementation Time

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 17, 2012 | ERP Blog, Implementation

ERP software providers love promoting software accelerators — especially to smaller, cash-strapped organizations — but are these pre-configured software versions all they are claimed to be? And if not, what are some other ways organizations can reduce ERP implementation durations? Before your organization decides on any acceleration techniques, you should first base your time expectations […]

Using Gamification to Motivate Employees During an ERP Implementation

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 13, 2012 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation

If you received recognition every time you learned a new skill or completed an important task, would you be more engaged at work? This question is exactly what some businesses have been debating as they consider the benefits of diving into one of the newest emerging industries in the U.S.: “gamification.” Many have called gamification a […]

Tick Tock: The Importance of Time in ERP Implementations

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 10, 2012 | ERP Blog, Implementation

As I reflect on all of the ERP implementations I’ve participated in throughout my career, I can’t help but notice a correlation between the perceived success of the project and the engagement level of my client’s project manager. With that being said, let me define success. I think it goes without being said that delivering […]

The True Key to ERP Success: A Four-Year Comparison

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 3, 2012 | ERP Blog

Four years ago we asked the question, “What do you think is the true key to ERP Success?” We posed the same query a week ago, and it appears our readers’ sentiment has shifted slightly. While the successful implementation of an ERP system always will depend on many...

In a Perfect World: Functionality I’d Like to See in ERP Systems

by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 1, 2012 | ERP Blog

The last few years have proven to be a time of evolution and change for ERP systems. Cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), mobile technologies, social media and business intelligence are just a few examples of the trends affecting the ERP software...

ERP Systems and Manufacturing Traceability

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 30, 2012 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

Product recalls can be a nightmare for the food and beverage industry. According to a recent report on recall execution effectiveness, the average cost of recalls can be in the millions and the average time to completion can be many weeks. To the great benefit of the...