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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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YouTube: 10 ERP Selection Tips From the Pros at Panorama – Part 1
This webinar clip will explore the ways companies can evaluate and find the right ERP software for their organizations. Hosted by January Paulk, Director of Client Services at Panorama, this is a must-see for any organization looking to select new ERP software. This...Five Leadership Lessons from Successful Manufacturers
Manufacturers are critical to economic growth – even while commodity-based manufacturing is outsourced to other countries in exchange for the higher-value manufacturing currently experiencing a renaissance. Despite their importance, manufacturing companies aren’t...What E-Government Will Look Like in 5 Years
Traditionally, E-government or “e-Gov” encompasses the digital connectivity of government entities between multiple constituents. A vast majority of interactions are through online portals, but can also consist of other channels including instant messaging or internet...Leadership Communication: What to Say and How to Say It
All business transformations require effective leadership buy-in and communication. The executive and management teams sponsoring a major change in an organization are tasked with an important mission: what to communicate to employees and how to say it. Any major...
Debunking the 5 Myths of Business Process Reengineering
Through the treacherous years of manual processes, outdated legacy systems, inaccurate performance data and internal operational breakdowns, most organizations are ready for a heavy dose of business process reengineering. Everyone has different opinions of what...People First, Technology Second
Never equate activity with efficiency. Organizations have a long standing history of putting a high level of emphasis on the software being implemented and ignoring the people side of the implementation. In other words, organization’s consistently value technology...The Importance of e-Government
Once again, my trials and tribulations with the DMV have brought the importance of e-government to light. This time, I was attempting to procure my driving record from three different states. Needless to say, my experience with each of these states was vastly...A Solid Upgrade Strategy is an ERP Software Requirement
In a world that is constantly changing, a strong ERP software upgrade strategy is no longer a “nice to have,” but a “must have.” However in the world of ERP, “upgrade” can be a downright frightening word. Historically, ERP upgrades have been expensive, challenging and...Business and Technology Predictions for the Year 2020
A man by the name of Dennis Gabor once said, “We cannot predict the future, but we can invent it.” In the ERP industry we have the ability to look at data collected over the last several years to see where trends are shaping the future of enterprise resource planning....How Lean is Your Six Sigma?
Lean Six Sigma is a phrase that encompasses lean manufacturing and six sigma process improvements into one overall management strategy. In order to understand how your company should embrace these principles, you must first understand the components of Lean Six Sigma...Business Process Reengineering: Current vs. Future State
Business process reengineering and improvement is one of the most critical aspects of an ERP implementation. In fact, according to our 2014 Business Process Management Report, organizations that effectively define and document business process improvements as part of...YouTube: Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Industry in 2015 – Part 5
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. This is the final installment of this mini series. The full webinar recording is available...Entrepreneur and CEO Dilemma: Working ON Your Business Instead of IN It
One of the most common challenges for entrepreneurs, CEO’s and other executives is the age-old dilemma: how much time should you spend working “on” your business instead of “in” it. Companies of all sizes, industries and geographies tend to struggle with finding the...
YouTube: Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Industry in 2015 – Part 4
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar...Selecting an ERP System That Helps Serve Citizens
A few weeks ago I had an experience with the local DMV which has led me to believe that their current systems are less effective than a Viking battle helmet with the horns on the inside. The dealership told me to go to the DMV, promising that all of the appropriate...Business Process Reengineering Lessons From the Oil and Gas Industry
Business process reengineering is a critical component of ERP implementations in any industry. Given the massive changes and turbulence sweeping energy-related companies across the globe, these elements are especially important in the oil and gas industry. Oil prices...Guest Blog: Top Five Process Manufacturing Areas That Benefit From ERP Software
Process manufacturers from many industries can improve their productivity and profitability by using ERP software. Fully integrated ERP software links a company’s data and helps to organize the entire manufacturing process. ERP software allows for the sharing of...
YouTube: Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Industry in 2015 – Part 3
This webinar clip covers two of the top ten predictions for the ERP industry as presented by ERP experts, Eric Kimberling of Panorama and Michael Krigsman of ZDNet and CxOTalk. Check back next Thursday for the next installment of this mini series. The full webinar...An IT Strategy That Would Please Charlie Sheen!
There is a belief that a new ERP system by itself will turn around a struggling business or make a thriving business more successful. As exciting as a new ERP system can be, servers, software and hardware are expensive. Organizations need to conduct due diligence to...
