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Why do BPR Projects Fail? (The Scary Truth)
Business process reengineering (BPR) is a key component of digital transformation. However, redesigned processes do not always result in measurable business benefits. Are you considering business process reengineering? Today, we’re sharing some of the top reasons for...
Why HRIS Implementation Can Fail: The Truth About the Top Failure Reasons
Human resources information systems (HRIS) have seen numerous advancements in recent years. However, there are many HRIS implementations risks to consider. Are you hesitant to implement a new HRIS system because of all the stories of failure (such as this Workday...
Why EHR Implementations Fail (6 Causes of Healthcare IT Calamities)
Today, around 72% of all office-based physicians and 96% of all non-federal acute care hospitals have adopted a certified electronic health record (EHR) system. An EHR implementation can transform a healthcare facility, making the task of patient record management...
Marin County ERP Failure Case Study: 4 Lessons Learned
The right implementation and integration team is critical to ERP implementation success. From project managers and department leaders to third-party consulting teams and systems integrators, every stakeholder matters. This is a lesson that Marin County, California...
Digital Transformation Pain Points & How to Overcome Them
Digital transformation is a major undertaking for any company. It requires you to restructure and rethink your business approach, which can be shaky ground for any company to enter. While there are many digital transformation pain points to be aware of, they...
Issues With ERP Systems That You Needn’t Fear
While ERP systems have many benefits, organizations do experience issues with this comprehensive technology. Knowing this, some business leaders may be apprehensive about starting an ERP implementation in their own organization. Today, we’re sharing some of the most...
5 Ways a Lack of System Integration Can Hurt Your Bottom Line
An IT project failure can take many forms. Sometimes, failure looks like a lack of system usage. Other times, it looks like a litany of technological shortcomings. One form of failure we often see in our software expert witness experience is a technological and...
Inventory Management Challenges: Did Your ERP Implementation Address Them All?
Many organizations rush through ERP implementations and find that their operational pain points remain. This can be disheartening to experience, as you’ve just invested time, money, and energy, and you expected a high ROI. Today, we’re outlining the inventory...
Professional Services Industry Challenges: Did Your Software Implementation Address All of Them?
You recently implemented new enterprise software at your professional services firm, but you’re still struggling to address certain operational challenges. Where do you go from here? Well, first you should ask whether your project was properly planned and executed...
What is Independent Verification and Validation?
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...
Revisiting an Oracle ERP Failure: Implementation Challenges in Higher Education
In 2011, Montclair State University (MSU) entered a bitter battle with enterprise software giant Oracle. The issue at hand? A $20 million deployment of Oracle’s PeopleSoft ERP software, which failed to deliver on university expectations. This failure still...
ERP Problems From Long Ago: Revisiting an Interesting ERP Failure
ERP Problems From Long Ago: Revisiting an Interesting ERP Failure Caught in an ERP lawsuit? Contemplating litigation? We help plaintiffs and defendants prepare for trial with our ERP expert witness services. Experience Counts For an attorney or organization preparing...![Why do Enterprise Software Projects Fail? [7 Reasons]](https://www.panorama-consulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/why-do-enterprise-software-projects-fail.png.webp)
Why do Enterprise Software Projects Fail? [7 Reasons]
Why do enterprise software projects fail? Most of the time, technology isn’t to blame. Rather, failure occurs due to strategic misalignment between people, processes, technology, and data. While every business case is unique, there are underlying factors that...
7 Enterprise Software Implementation Problems & How to Avoid Them
Investing in new enterprise software systems can be transformative. Processes and workflows that seemed slow and inefficient become easier and more effective. Meanwhile, your team members are empowered, and they’re working together to achieve enterprise growth....
Challenges With Customer Journey Mapping That Can Lead to ERP Failure
As a business leader, you might not have guessed that your customer journey was the linchpin to ERP success, but we’re here to tell you that a convoluted customer journey map can have all sorts of unexpected impacts on your ERP implementation. If you don’t address...
Warehouse Management Challenges That May Mean Your Software Implementation Failed
A poorly-managed enterprise software implementation can affect every corner of your business, including your warehouse. Have you noticed that warehouse operations have become increasingly difficult since you went live with your new software system? If so, this may be...
The Amazon and Workday Kerfuffle Explained
Workday is an on-demand platform used for financial management and human capital management (HCM), as well as enterprise-wide data analytics. In 2017, it seemed as though the software company had hit the big time. Amazon was preparing to sign on as a client, which...
Disadvantages of ERP: Using Planning and Course Correction to Minimize the Pain
Are you considering implementing an ERP system at your organization but are worried about the drawbacks of ERP? You’re not wrong to worry. There are many disadvantages of ERP that apply to organizations of all sizes – cost and effort chief among them. However, this...
Predictive Analytics Challenges: How To Prevent Selection & Implementation Blunders
Today, many ERP providers design solutions with built-in predictive analytics capabilities. If you’re about to implement such a system (or any predictive analytics technology), it’s important to know how challenging these deployments can be. Neglecting to follow best...
