by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 20, 2012 | ERP Blog
When fully implemented, a lean manufacturing strategy transforms the entire manufacturing enterprise by cutting waste and removing non-value added processes. In general, a manufacturer puts into place a lean strategy by: Cultivating a culture of continuous improvement... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 18, 2012 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation
The ERP consulting profession has unfortunately received a few black eyes in the 15 years that I have been in the field. During the late 1990s, consulting firms were flush with cash as their client organizations scrambled to hire them to solve the Y2K problem... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 13, 2012 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
At Panorama, we meet with plenty of organizations interested in implementing or upgrading to a comprehensive ERP system. Whether they’ve grown through acquisition and amassed a number of disparate legacy systems or they’ve never had the time or resources... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 11, 2012 | ERP Blog
When our mid- to large-size clients ask us to help them choose an ERP vendor, they often also ask us to help them find the best system integrator or partner to help with their ERP implementation. In some cases, our clients will choose their ERP software at least... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 9, 2012 | ERP Blog
It is always surprising to see organizations spend millions of dollars on ERP systems without any true, clear or measurable indications of what their expected benefits will be. Typically, companies think that new or upgraded enterprise software will help increase... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 6, 2012 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation
ERP system rollouts can be incredibly nerve-wracking . . . and with good reason. We’ve all heard stories of company after company suffering major disruptions to their supply chains and order fulfillment capabilities due to ERP failures, mishaps and glitches....