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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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Is True ERP Implementation Organizational Change Ever Accomplished From the Bottom Up?
It seems that today’s society has in many ways moved far from the top-down, command-and-control approaches that were more common in years past. When you consider consumer technologies, media and other channels that have created a more democratic approach to many...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...How is Your ERP Consultant Getting Paid?
Before we established our position as the world’s leading independent ERP consultants, there were literally no options in the market for organizations that wanted agnostic and unbiased help with their ERP software initiatives. When I first came up with the idea for an...How I Got Fired as an ERP Consultant – PART TWO
Editor’s note: On Friday, we published Part One of How I Got Fired as an ERP Consultant by Rich Farrell, senior manager at Panorama Consulting and arguably our most irreverent and unique blogger (and colleague). Following is the second half of his ten steps to getting...How I Got Fired as an ERP Consultant – PART ONE
Well, okay. So I did not actually get fired (yet) but if it is any consolation, I am well on my way. Never mind that it’s a great job, I have sharp associates, generous benefits and work in a well-appointed office – I am doing 95 on the “You are so fired” expressway....Return on Citizenship (ROC) – The New Measurement of Public Sector Success
Panorama’s work is focused on empowering leaders to implement integrated technology solutions that deliver effective service to their citizens – a concept Panorama has termed “ROC” or “return on citizenship.” In today’s society, citizens expect the same level of...
Confessions of an SAP Expert Witness
Over the past 15 years, we have successfully managed a number of complex ERP implementations — ranging from SAP to Oracle, to Microsoft Dynamics to Tier II ERP implementations — and have the battle scars to show for it. In addition to managing...ERP Software Selection in the Public Sector
While selecting public sector ERP software is similar to selecting private sector ERP software, there are a few key differences of which to be aware. If you are a technology, finance or procurement officer of a government or nonprofit agency and have received budget...Guest Blog: Inventory Management – Real Time vs. Manual
Whenever an organization processes a transaction through software it is being processed in “real time.” From a user’s point of view, this transaction is completed immediately. This kind of processing is necessary for many industries and you can understand...The New SaaS ERP
The world of ERP software has recently been transformed. Gone are the days when only large corporations could afford the luxury of SaaS (software as a service). Today, small to medium-sized businesses also have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits and features of...Supply Chain Benefits of an ERP System
Because many organizations implement enterprise software in order to achieve internal benefits, they are sometimes surprised by the positive effects that the integration can have on their supply chain on a whole. Some of the main benefits to target and prepare for...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...Guest Blog: Are Cloud ERP Systems Better for Start-ups or More Established Companies?
It is hard to deny the explosion of enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors that are now offering their services through a cloud-based delivery model. Although the majority of these products are offered under the software as a service (SaaS) model, there are a...Tips to Build an Effective (and Usable) ERP Project Plan
It’s been several months since we published our 2013 ERP Report in which we divulged that most ERP implementations take longer than expected, cost more than expected and fail to deliver expected business benefits. We haven’t yet fully explained the story of why these...If It Ain’t Broke, Please Fix It
One of the toughest business decisions is whether to keep the cash flowing or to invest in future growth. Though it is often initially painful to invest in future growth to protect a brand and ensure the longevity of a business, it frequently proves to be a worthwhile...Guest Blog: Can Your Business Survive Without an ERP System?
Regardless of what industry you are in, it is possible that at some point you start wondering whether you should make the switch to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. However, switching to an ERP system is not a simple decision to make since there are...Governance Structures That Work: ERP Consultants
Over the last several weeks, we’ve featured a series of blogs that outline a variety of governance structures that can enable successful ERP implementations. For instance, we explored how both core teams and executive steering committees, when leveraged appropriately,...ERP Systems: Build vs. Buy
Since many of us are natural problem-solvers, it may often be tempting to identify and create our own solutions when we encounter a new demand in our business. Can our problem be resolved by using a macro? Should we ask our technology team to create a new software...
