by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 6, 2010 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation
We are often asked by clients why our estimates for ERP implementation durations differ so much from what they hear from sales reps. While ERP vendors can usually provide anecdotal examples of customers that have implemented ERP software in a very short time span or... by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 3, 2010 | ERP Blog, Organizational Change Management
One of the most common benefits cited with an ERP implementation is the reduction of paper forms to manage information flows. Easy, right? You just enter data into the ERP system, and then enjoy the speed and environmental benefits of electronic processing. Actually,... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 30, 2010 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation
I’m a big fan of ’80s rock. I am also guilty of quoting more than my share of classic rock songs in my blog. So when I heard “Canary in a Coal Mine” by The Police on the radio the other day, I instantly thought about ERP projects. The song... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 25, 2010 | ERP Blog
You’re the IT Director and you’ve been tasked with reducing costs in your department yet again. You already whacked Suzy, Joe and Bill out of the budget last year, which effectively cut 50% of your already depleted staff. Your hardware is so old, moss grows on the... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 23, 2010 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Each year, Gartner publishes its magic quadrant of ERP vendors. This view of leading ERP software solutions is widely cited by software vendors when they are favorably represented in the quadrant, and it also makes for an appealing PowerPoint graphic.... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 20, 2010 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation
Many companies look at an ERP implementation as just another IT project. “Get the software in and make it work” executives say, “it’s not surgery!” It actually is more like surgery than they may think. If the process is a failure, there is a very good chance that this...