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The 2024 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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Navigating the Three Stages of ERP Failure
Not too long ago, I read the book Great by Choice by Jim Collins, which outlines the stages of business failure, along with the various strategies that successful organizations use to navigate uncertainty and chaos. While reading the book, I could not help but relate...ERP Consultant Snapshot: Deloitte Consulting
When choosing an ERP implementation consultant, there are many to choose from. With the various system integrators, value-added resellers, independent ERP consultants and solo 1099 consultants available in the marketplace, finding the right one can be a challenge....ERP Implementation Success: is it up to the Customer or the Systems Integrator?
Achieving a successful ERP implementation is never easy but it is near impossible when an organization is not on the same page as its ERP software vendor or systems integrator (SI). Implementation contracts are generally clear-cut and comprehensive but it is not...What Our Research Reveals About Manufacturing ERP Implementations
A few months ago, we released our 2014 Manufacturing ERP Report, which summarizes our research and experience related to the unique challenges the manufacturing industry faces when implementing ERP software. Due to the inherent complexity of manufacturing processes,...YouTube: Panorama’s ERP Vendor Showdown – Summary and Scoring
Manufacturers and distributors evaluating ERP software will not want to miss this series of webinars featuring four days of free, scripted and live demonstrations from top ERP vendors. Join Chris Devault, Manager of Vendor Relations at Panorama Consulting Solutions,...The Seven Deadly Sins of ERP Project Management
Almost all project management disasters have a common pathology. Even if the participants are well-intentioned, the same issues surface in the after-action reviews of failed projects. Poor project management is composed of seven common sins that organizations should...Successfully Implementing an Infor ERP System
Although hard to believe, the causes of ERP implementation failures are rarely due to technical complexities of the software. Each individual ERP implementation project has unique, multidimensional parameters to ensure success. These areas of control and risk...Part II – Accountability, Motivation & Engagement: Change Management Initiatives to Drive Transformation From Within
Government organizations rooted in social objectives often become atrophied by process orientation overtime. As a result, employees respond more to process changes than the overall objective of the organization. In order to drive transformation, government...What to Look for in a Manufacturing ERP Implementation Consultant
Over the years, the Panorama Consulting team has helped the world’s leading organizations manage their ERP implementation projects. Our experience base and lessons learned span clients as diverse as an oil and gas company in the middle east, a global financial...Part I – The Path to Innovation in Government
Having been involved in many project recoveries and expert witness work around the globe, Panorama has found one common theme: a flawed RFP process that rewards lowest bidders with same old failed methodologies and lack of accountability. With the increased ERP...The Silver Lining of ERP Failures
Now that the New Year is upon us, many of our clients and industry peers are beginning to consider what they can do to make their ERP implementations more successful in 2014 and beyond. While many prefer to analyze case studies of successful ERP software initiatives,...ERP Software and Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD)
One of the most significant benefits of an ERP system is access to enterprise-wide data connecting functional areas under a single source of truth that is accessible to all users. It’s no wonder that the anywhere, anytime access consumers covet with their personal...Who Needs Help Managing an ERP Implementation?
Managing an ERP implementation is tricky business. Most organizations who set out on this journey aren’t experienced at managing a transformation of this magnitude and complexity and aren’t even sure where to begin. The first step is to recognize this fact and to...How Lean is Your ERP Implementation?
When we work with smaller to mid-size organizations – especially clients in the manufacturing and distribution space – we find a lower tolerance for overly complicated ERP software selection or implementation processes. Indeed, executives at these no-nonsense,...Taking Advantage of an Extended ERP Implementation Deadline (if You Must)
According to our 2013 ERP Report, 61% of organizations report experiencing an ERP implementation duration overage. Looking on the bright side, a duration overage means a new deadline which means more time to complete the project and do the job right. Unfortunately,...Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Software Industry in 2014
Another year has nearly flown by already. In 2013, much in the ERP software industry stayed the same but plenty of things changed as well. In terms of things that haven’t changed in the past year, ERP failure continued rearing its unwelcome head among CIOs, CFOs and...ERP Software and Business Continuity
During an ERP implementation, many organizations overlook the importance of business continuity and contingency planning. ERP vendors want to focus on the positive aspects of implementation and organizations want to get their ERP software implemented as quickly as...The Warning Signs of a Poorly Managed ERP Project
You can select the right software and employ all the right technical resources and business experts but your organization’s ERP implementation will struggle to succeed without leadership from a knowledgeable project manager and support from outside experts who want to...I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: The Elusive Goal of ERP Success
In life, there are many things to search for but finding the path to ERP success can be one of the most difficult. This is no exaggeration. According to our 2013 ERP Report, only 60% of respondents would call their ERP project a success. That means that on any given...
