Panorama Consulting Group | People - Process

7 Root Causes of IT Failures in the Manufacturing Industry

by Bill Baumann | Jan 6, 2025 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

Manufacturing IT failures often arise from technology initiatives that fail to support organizational objectives, leading to operational disruptions and inefficiencies. Resistance to new systems and insufficient training contribute significantly to the failure of ERP...

The Top Digital Transformation Trends Shaping the Future of Business

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 2, 2025 | Digital Transformation, ERP Blog, Software Implementation

Generative AI is enabling personalized customer experiences, streamlined operations, and faster, data-driven decision-making. Decentralized data architectures, powered by blockchain, are improving data security, enhancing collaboration across enterprises, and ensuring...

The Importance of Expert ERP Selection: A Cautionary Tale

by Bill Baumann | Dec 30, 2024 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

Poorly defined RFPs can lead to ERP failures by creating misaligned solutions that don’t meet essential organizational requirements. Tailored vendor demonstration scripts are crucial to evaluating how an ERP system supports real-world business processes, avoiding...

Consequences of Poor Change Management [Don’t do the Bare Minimum]

by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 27, 2024 | ERP Blog, Organizational Change Management

Poor change management during an ERP implementation can result in project delays, budget overruns, and diminished system adoption. Readiness assessments help identify resistance, ensuring smoother transitions and preventing misaligned expectations. Consistent...

Big Bang Implementation vs. Phased Implementation Approach in ERP

by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 26, 2024 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation

A big bang ERP implementation is a strategy where all modules and offices transition to the new ERP system simultaneously. A phased ERP implementation is an approach involving multiple go-live dates for different modules, business units, or locations. A risk of big...

The Purpose of ERP: Why do so Many Businesses Use It?

by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 23, 2024 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

The purpose of ERP systems is to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and provide a centralized platform for managing business operations. ERP solutions break down operational silos by integrating data and automating repetitive tasks across departments. By...