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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...The Straight Facts on EHR Software
Healthcare providers evaluating EHR software frequently come to realize that there are a number of preconceived notions that their organizations and employees must overcome for a successful implementation. Thankfully, these EHR notions are often illusory – a result of...Is Middle Management the Key to Your ERP Success?
Much of Panorama’s thought leadership and philosophy surrounding ERP implementation success encompasses the concept of executive sponsorship and leadership. In fact, a key component of our organizational change management methodology focuses on enabling the executive...Lessons Learned From the State of Pennsylvania
Who: IBM and the State of Pennsylvania What: Pennsylvania has terminated a contract with IBM to provide new software for the state’s unemployment compensation system 42 months behind schedule $60 million cost overrun, based on an original budget of $106.9 million...The Real Reasons Why ERP Implementations Fail to Deliver to Expectations
CFOs and CIOs of most organizations begin their ERP implementations with the expectations that their businesses will be transformed along the way. Using the power and flexibility of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and Tier II ERP software, executives expect material cost improvements to their supply chains, more effective interactions with their […]
Guest Blog: Four Tips to Bust Through Roadblocks That Delay ERP Implementations
An ERP implementation failure can be a painful waste of time and money. All too often that failure is the direct result of poor planning between your organization and its IT services providers. Taking the time to define business requirements and create a detailed...Worst Practices for ERP Training
People don’t usually write about worst practices. If your organization is following best practices in its ERP implementation, it’s logical to assume that it will avoid worst practices but, realistically, no organization is immune to mistakes and false assumptions....Defining ERP Software Business Benefits for Your Organization
During an ERP implementation, much time and energy is focused on avoiding one of the most concerning – and common – hazards: a project that takes longer and costs more than expected. And this time and energy is well-needed to avoid the negative impacts on operations...ERP Project Recovery Tips
It’s easy to give up hope when an ERP implementation goes over budget, exceeds its timeline, or suffers from low user adoption, but remember that it’s never too late (or too soon) to start over. Declaring ERP failure may seem over-dramatic but the sooner you recognize...How to Successfully Implement an ERP System in a Faraway Land
ERP implementations are tough. They are long, drawn-out affairs with seemingly endless challenges. But as difficult as they can be stateside, they can be even more so overseas. Cultural signifiers, strategies for success and core values may be vastly different than...
5 Communication Tips for ERP Implementations
Ineffective organizational change management and poor communications are often among the top contributors to ERP failures. The traditional one-way view of corporate communications is not effective in ERP implementations and other IT initiatives. Instead, executives...ERP and E-commerce: Happily Ever After?
In today’s fast-paced world, time is such a precious commodity that few consumers take for granted the convenience and ease of online shopping. Online buying and selling has become common practice in the B2B marketplace as well. Whether your organization sells...Guest Blog: 12 Signs You May Need a New ERP System
The term “Y2K” may conjure up memories of doomsday predictions and fears of widespread blackouts, but for manufacturers, it may bring ERP to mind. A massive replacement cycle of ERP systems occurred in the late 1990s and many companies have not upgraded their systems...
How to Align Business and Technology
CIOs and their IT departments are often disconnected from executive teams and the business needs of their organizations. Despite the best intentions of CIOs and IT directors entrusted with aligning technology with the overall needs of the business, most are failing to...EHR for ESL Populations
Driven by the requirements of the HITECH Act and by the promise of incentive payments, healthcare providers and physicians across the U.S. are eagerly pursing the sometimes elusive goal of “meaningful use.” While this concept is clearly defined by the Medicaid EHR...
