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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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Overcoming the Biggest Risks of Digital Transformation
Digital transformation initiatives have tremendous potential and can completely transform any business. Unfortunately, most plans fail and don’t materialize as planned. According to our 2017 ERP Systems Report, most initiatives take longer than planned, cost more than...
Major Problems to Avoid When Implementing an ERP System
Implementing ERP systems is not quite as easy as you might think (or hope) it will be. In fact, there are several major problems that you could potentially run into. To keep you from running into these common problems, here’s a quick look at what they are, as well as...
Putting the E (Enterprise) Back into ERP Software
Cloud. SaaS. In memory. Mobility. Artificial Intelligence. These are just a few of the many technological trends affecting ERP software initiatives. Buzzwords, trends, and new technologies are plentiful in the enterprise software space. However, there is one important...
Why Your Manufacturing Company Should Be Utilizing an ERP System
Did you know that ERP systems were originally created to solve the internal process tangles of manufacturing? If you are in the business of manufacturing, no matter how big or small the product you manufacture, you need an ERP system to make your life easier. ERP...
Waterfall vs. Agile: Which is Right for Your Digital Transformation
Agile software development is a big buzzword phrase these days. Many view this form of software development and deployment as an anecdote to the big, slow, expensive, and risky ERP implementations that spook so many executives. Like most buzzwords and alleged “silver...
Top Predictions for the ERP Software Industry in 2018
We are at a pivotal juncture in the world of ERP software and enterprise technology. This may be the first time in my career when there was so much excitement and uncertainty in the enterprise software space. On one hand, major vendors are promoting exciting new...
What We Learned About Digital Transformation in 2017
As this year starts to wind down, it’s helpful to reflect on the changes that have occurred in the market throughout 2017. It’s an interesting time for those acquiring and implementing new ERP systems and other enterprise software as part of their digital...
How ERP Software Can Help with Lean Manufacturing
You know the story. He uses logic in every situation and tries to control every possible circumstance. She’s personal and only cares about living in the moment trusting that everything will work. They meet and are instantly repelled only to find that opposites...
12 Lessons From 12 Years of Digital Transformation
This month, Panorama celebrates its twelfth-year anniversary. In fact, in October 2005, I started Panorama Consulting with the vision of becoming the world’s leading independent ERP consultants. I’d love to say I had all the answers to succeed when I started the...
Why ERP Implementations Fail and How to Avoid It
Implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system doesn’t stop at purchasing one. While it’s good to be excited about rolling it out to your employees, it’s a big project that requires careful planning and preparation. No matter what little modifications you...
Top Five Urban Myths of Digital Transformation Initiatives
Urban myths and other misconceptions can kill a digital transformation initiative. Even worse, ironically the enterprise software industry fuels misinformation in its quest to sell more software. Talk to any organization that has implemented new enterprise software,...
Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities of ERP in Developing Countries
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have proved effective in streamlining business processes in many highly urbanized countries. The enhancements it brings to organizations like private institutions and even governments are significant, especially in terms of...
Is Your ERP Software Implementation in Trouble?
Most ERP software implementations don’t fail overnight. They fail over weeks, months, or even years of poor decision-making and execution. Unfortunately, most organizations and project teams don’t recognize the signs of pending failure until it’s too late. Much like...Would an Effective ERP System Help Grow Your Nonprofit Organization?
A nonprofit organization (NPO) can improve its capabilities through the Internet and advanced system capabilities. With the click of a button, raising awareness for social issues has never been easier and more attainable. The online world also provides nonprofits a...
Digital Transformation Lessons From a Room Full of CIOs
We recently hosted a Digital Enterprise Boot Camp in Toronto. We hold these boot camps a few times a year and it’s always eye-opening. I marvel at how much I learn about the nuances and realities of digital transformation from groups like these. It’s highly...
Why Your ERP Evaluation Process May Be Rigged
Recently, I was working with a potential client whose ERP evaluation process was rigged. The potential client didn’t realize it at the time, which made the situation especially risky. I started Panorama 12 years ago, because of this very concern. Most ERP consultants,...
Does Your Business Need an ERP System?
When a start-up entrepreneur, or any business owner for that matter, dives into the nitty-gritty of his or her operations, then he or she becomes well-aware of the intricacies involved in the processes. Managing processes and transactions can be helped greatly with...
How Football Can Help Your Digital Transformation
American football is my favorite sport for many diverse reasons, paramount among them being: Tactical dexterity – it’s strategic and agile Physicality – it’s a tough and hard-hitting sport Criticality – with only 16 games in a season every game...
Read this Before Beginning Your ERP Implementation
Our clients typically get excited at the conclusion of their ERP software evaluation and selection process. Momentum is high, employees are energized by the prospect of a new ERP system and are often ready to dive right into an ERP implementation. A word of caution:...
