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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
Our experts have highlighted ten vendors that can help your organization make data-driven decisions.
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How to Approach Microsoft Dynamics GP End of Life (A Success Story)
Microsoft Dynamics GP is reaching end of life, requiring organizations to migrate to a modern ERP system to avoid security risks and operational inefficiencies. A government agency recently worked with Panorama to transition from Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365,...
Is Your Business Data ‘AI-Ready’? (A Checklist for CEOs)
AI-ready data is accurate, consistent, and accessible across all business systems, ensuring reliable insights and decision-making. Disconnected ERP and legacy systems create data silos that limit AI effectiveness and lead to conflicting business insights. Clear data...
Should You Sue Your Enterprise Software Selection Consultant?
ERP consultant fraud, such as conflicts of interest and negligence, can lead to costly system failures and operational disruptions. Suing ERP consultants for fraud may be necessary when deception, hidden vendor incentives, or negligent guidance result in financial...
The Risks of Using ChatGPT for ERP Selection (Exposing AI’s Limitations)
AI is limited in its ERP selection capabilities as it’s unable to assess nuances such as implementation challenges and real-world use cases. ChatGPT cannot conduct sufficient vendor due diligence, as it lacks access to vendor financials, customer service history, and...
Change Management in Cloud ERP Implementations
Cloud ERP systems evolve continuously, requiring employees to adapt to frequent updates and workflow changes. Without proper change management, ERP updates can lead to confusion and employee resistance. Organizations should leverage microlearning strategies and...
How ‘Shadow IT’ Can Impact Your ERP Project
Unapproved applications create data silos that undermine ERP integration, leading to inconsistent reporting, duplicate records, and inefficiencies. Shadow IT introduces security vulnerabilities by bypassing enterprise security controls, increasing the risk of data...
Why Do Modernized Organizations Still Struggle with Digital Document Fragmentation?
Digital document fragmentation remains a major challenge, even for modernized organizations, leading to inefficiencies and compliance risks. Manufacturing and healthcare face heightened risks, with production errors and patient safety concerns stemming from poor...
Innovative Strategies for ERP and Enterprise Application Integration
Scalable integration architectures simplify connectivity across ERP systems, ensuring consistent data flow and reducing operational inefficiencies. Low-code development platforms streamline integration workflows, which accelerates deployment timelines and reduces...
The Impact of Internal Politics on ERP Projects
Internal politics, including departmental conflicts and power struggles, are a leading cause of ERP failures, often overshadowing technical challenges. Misaligned goals, fear of change, and leadership turf wars create resistance, delaying ERP projects and leading to...
A Comprehensive Guide to Successful ERP System Migration
Migrating to a new ERP system is essential when legacy platforms fail to meet scalability, integration, or modern business requirements. A successful ERP migration begins with selecting a system aligned with organizational goals, industry needs, and future...
Top 10 ERP Systems and Software for the Manufacturing Industry in 2025
Inflationary pressures, workforce constraints, and unsteady supply chains 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 (and examples of...
Challenges and Risks of Replacing Legacy Accounting Software
Replacing legacy accounting software involves navigating significant challenges, including implementation issues, data migration risks, and organizational resistance. Modernizing outdated systems can unlock benefits like real-time reporting, improved compliance, and...
Managing Conflicting Stakeholder Demands During an ERP Implementation
Balancing business objectives with user needs is central to resolving conflicting stakeholder demands during ERP implementations. Transparent communication, supported by data such as cost-benefit analyses and adoption metrics, can bridge gaps and align competing...
Define “Independence” – The Importance of Unbiased ERP Selection
Consultants who accept referral fees prioritize vendor relationships over your best interests. Independent ERP advisors negotiate aggressively on your behalf, securing the best pricing and resources for implementation success. Without unbiased guidance, organizations...
How the Global Talent Shortage Is Contributing to Software Implementation Challenges
The global talent shortage is delaying software implementations, increasing costs, and raising failure rates, particularly in ERP projects. Key factors driving the IT talent gap include the rapid pace of digital transformation, skills mismatches in ERP...
Cloud Computing Technology Trends
Businesses are increasingly using edge computing to process data closer to its source, reducing latency and costs while improving real-time decision-making. Cloud-based generative AI technologies are transforming operations with self-healing systems, advanced data...
A Playbook for Scaling Change Management Strategies
Scaling change management strategies involves addressing the complexities of both large organizations and transformative business initiatives. A scalable OCM framework ensures consistency across regions and functions while allowing flexibility for local and...
7 Root Causes of IT Failures in the Manufacturing Industry
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...
7 Current Technology Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry
IoT technologies are improving production efficiency by providing real-time insights into equipment performance, quality control, and inventory management. Generative AI is enabling food and beverage companies to develop innovative product formulations tailored to...
