Panorama Consulting Group | People - Process

Top 10 ERP Systems and Software for the Manufacturing Industry in 2026

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 21, 2026 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

Persistent labor shortages, regulatory changes, and accelerating AI adoption are forcing manufacturers to implement innovative solutions to stay competitive. If you’re thinking about following suit, then this list of the top 10 manufacturing ERP systems is the place...

5 Ways to Get Your ERP Project Back on Track (& How to Choose the Right Path)

by Bill Baumann | Jan 19, 2026 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

Key Takeaways Getting an ERP project back on track means identifying where performance broke down: system behavior, user adoption, governance, or underlying process design. Effective ERP project recovery restores clarity: who owns decisions, how data flows, and...

How Accurate Is Predictive Analytics in ERP? [Does AI Help?]

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, ERP Blog

Key Takeaways Predictive analytics in ERP uses historical and operational data to forecast outcomes such as demand, cash flow, and equipment performance, with accuracy closely tied to data quality and governance. How AI improves the accuracy of predictive analytics...

Epicor’s Cloud-Only Roadmap: How to Evaluate Your Options Without Rushing the Decision

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 14, 2026 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

Key Takeaways Epicor’s shift to a cloud-only development roadmap signals a broader ERP market trend where innovation increasingly favors cloud platforms over on-premises systems. Organizations running Epicor on-premises retain core functionality and support for...

Was It Really a Success? [The Truth About “Good Enough” ERP Outcomes]

by Bill Baumann | Jan 12, 2026 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

Key Takeaways Many ERP projects are declared successful after go-live, even though workarounds remain, adoption is uneven, and the expected business benefits never fully materialize. ERP success is often misunderstood as system stability, when it should be defined by...

Hype vs. Reality: Enterprise Tech That Is Older Than You Think

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 9, 2026 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

Every few months, a new technology trend promises to transform business as we know it. Executives hear urgent pitches about AI tools that “revolutionize” operations or automation platforms that will “replace manual work overnight.” But step back from the noise, and a...