by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 19, 2011 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation
In our recently released 2011 Guide to ERP Systems and Vendors, I wrote a list of the top 20 tips I have collected over years of both participating in and observing ERP system implementations and other large IT projects. While I won’t go into the whole list... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 11, 2011 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
ERP software systems combine horizontal and vertical attributes to meet the needs of specific companies in specific industries. Because an ERP system is similar to a central nervous system for companies, those who implement ERP will want is reach to extend wide and... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 8, 2011 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Over the years, ERP has evolved from being less engaged in resource planning to become more of a business operations management system. ERP has progressed past being used for reporting and today is used for defining business strategies. It is found in almost every... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 5, 2011 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
There are those that say that once a business goes lean it should eliminate its ERP system. That is not true. At most, the business’s ERP system can be simplified – but not eliminated. A company still has to run its business: take orders, plan, purchase and receive... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 4, 2011 | ERP Blog
When people think of ERP systems, most think of SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics as the leading solutions. Among these top three, SAP is generally viewed as the leading ERP vendor in terms of real and perceived market share. Each of our recent annual ERP Reports... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 1, 2011 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation
There’s an awful lot of accumulated manufacturing knowledge on the typical shop floor. Losing a skilled shop floor worker is a significant loss for the enterprise in terms of process knowledge. Manufacturers can only hope that there is sufficient documentation...