Eric Kimberling’s Resume

Summary

  • Leading expert in the international ERP and enterprise systems market.
  • President and chairman of Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world’s leading independent ERP consulting firm.
  • Broad experience and expertise in ERP software selection, project management, organizational change management, contract negotiations, and expert witness testimony.
  • Background includes Big 5 consulting experience, business process improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and value stream analysis.
  • Industry experience includes experience with over 100 clients globally in manufacturing, distribution, retail, energy, utilities, non-profit, and government.
  • Contributor or sited ERP expert for multiple major publications and technology websites including CIO, Supply and Demand Chain Executive, Industry Week, Focus, and Tech Target.

Education

Masters of Business Administration, emphasis in Operations Strategy, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, 1996-1998, 3.8/4.0 GPA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Marketing, minor in Management, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, 1991-1995, 3.8/4.0 GPA, cum laude, Honors Scholar, Hornbeck Scholar.

Background and Experience

  • Panorama Consulting Solutions, President, May 2011-present
  • Panorama Consulting Group LLC, Founder and Managing Member, October 2005 – April 2011
  • Independent ERP Consultant, 1997-1998, 2003-2005
  • SchlumbergerSema, Managing Consultant, 2000-2003
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers, Senior Consultant, 1998-2000

Sample ERP Selection, Implementation, and Expert Witness Client Experience

  • Samsonite
  • Kinder Morgan
  • Coldwater Creek
  • Wright & McGill Co. & Eagle Claw
  • Ashcroft, Inc.
  • NSTAR
  • Buckman Laboratories
  • Steren Electronics
  • Pirate’s Booty & Robert’s Gourmet
  • Rochester Gas & Electric
  • Waste Management (SAP Lawsuit)
  • GOJO
  • Eskom South Africa
  • Coors
  • Hooker Furniture
  • Disabled American Veterans

Certifications and Training

  • Six Sigma Black Belt Training
  • Certified in multiple ERP solutions, including SAP ERP and Siebel CRM
  • Member of APICS, National and Colorado Chapters

Select Publications, Speaking Engagements, and Thought Leadership

  • Authored, published, and presented more than 30 ERP best practice articles and white papers
  • Author of widely published ERP blog on the Panorama Consulting website
  • “2011 ERP Report,” Panorama Consulting, cited in over 40 publications world-wide
  • Lead facilitator of Panorama’s ERP Implementation Boot Camp, 2010 and 2011
  • “ERP in the Asia Pacific Airline and Aerospace Industry,” AAPA Conference, Vietnam, 2009
  • Host of Panorama’s weekly webinar and podcast series covering ERP best practices
  • “Managing Organizational Change on Global ERP Projects,” Managing ERP Projects Conference, 2006 and 2008
  • “Realizing the Business Benefits of ERP,” Managing ERP Projects Conference, 2006
  • “Recovery Ready ERP,” Supply and Demand Chain Executive, July 2010
  • Focus Publications List of 25 ERP Experts and Influencers to track in 2010
  • Interviewed and quoted in over 50 articles and publications related to ERP