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What is Independent Verification and Validation?

by Bill Baumann | Jul 28, 2022 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

What is independent verification and validation (IV&V)? This is a “gut check” process performed by a third-party organization that is not directly involved in the development of a software product. The goal of IV&V is to identify high-risk areas as early as...

What is a Gap Analysis in ERP? [4 Potential Gaps You May Need to Address]

by Panorama Consulting Group | May 20, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

What is a gap analysis in ERP? In short, it’s the process of evaluating your ERP system to make sure it’s aligned with your business needs. Sometimes, gaps exist because the software isn’t designed to support certain functions. Other times, gaps can be...

What is Enterprise Software & Why are There so Many Different Kinds?

by Panorama Consulting Group | Mar 11, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

What is enterprise software and why is it so important? Put simply, this is the software that enables your core business functions, encompassing a range of user roles. As your company expands, software that worked in the past might not be enough to keep up with your...

What is Enterprise Change Management? (Is it Different Than OCM?)

by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 18, 2021 | ERP Blog, Organizational Change Management

What is enterprise change management? In short, it’s the process of building an enterprise-wide change management capability. How does your organization currently approach change management? Do you deploy it on a project-by-project basis, or is it an...

What is EDI in ERP – Is it an Integration Worth Exploring?

by Panorama Consulting Group | May 6, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

We’ve talked about digital twins and enterprise digital assistants. Let’s unpack another piece of terminology that ERP vendors use: EDI. What is EDI in ERP? Standing for Electronic Data Interchange, it’s a standardized method of exchanging electronic business...

What is Distribution ERP Software? (Find Out so You’re Not Left in the Dust)

by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 8, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

What is distribution ERP? This is a specific type of ERP software that’s designed to meet the needs of companies within the distribution industry. In addition to basic operational components, such as accounting and HR, distributors also gain access to unique...