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The 2024 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
Our experts have highlighted ten vendors that can help your organization make data-driven decisions.
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The Times They Are a-Changin’: Assessing the Viability of ERP Vendors
When guiding our clients through the ERP selection process, we often hear executives say that they are concerned about the viability of their ERP vendors. Even after we’ve confirmed that a product is the best functional fit, made sure it meets the business...Reducing User Frustration With ERP Systems
We’ve all been there. After hours of feverish work, you try to hit “Save” on your computer and nothing happens. Or it won’t export. Or it just freezes up. The stress of completing important tasks coupled with the stress of a computer (or ERP...The Roadmap for a Concerned Taxpayer
In 2012, it’s not really even up for debate anymore that a significant fiscal issue and challenge facing today’s generation of citizens is the inability at all levels of government to operate efficiently. It doesn’t matter which side of the aisle you sit on...ERP for Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry has long used ERP systems to provide order and efficiency to their everyday operations. Though recent signs point to growth in manufacturing in the U.S., most shops are still operating as leanly as possible, which means their ERP software...Back in the Saddle Again: Getting Your ERP Implementation Back on Track
Unfortunately, ERP implementations still aren’t any easier than they were 15 years ago when I started in the ERP world. Despite the enterprise software industry’s best intentions to mitigate risk with cloud ERP systems, implementation accelerators, and other tools,...The Executive’s Role in an ERP Implementation
There is no such thing as ERP success without leadership and governance from the executive level. As much as some C-suiters would like to defer involvement in and responsibility for an ERP implementation to their IT department or some other functional area, it is...Increasing Cloud ERP Security
When it comes to cloud ERP, the question on everyone’s mind is “How safe is it . . . really?” The simple answer is that it remains to be seen. With that in mind, many organizations are not yet willing to make the leap of trusting all of their data to...What Happens When the Cobbler’s Kids Finally Get a New Pair of Shoes?
Panorama Consulting has been a high-growth company since President Eric Kimberling first opened the doors seven years ago. In 2011, Panorama joined The Prescott Group and successfully integrated a corporate restructure that included bringing on new members to its...Manufacturers Lead in Big Data – So Now What?
“Manufacturing stores more data than any other sector — close to 2 exabytes of new data stored in 2010,” according to McKinsey’s report on big data. Given that the manufacturing sector continues to show increasing productivity, it follows that the increased use of...Common Compliance Questions About ERP Software in the Cloud
As CFO, regulatory compliance is an issue that you deal with every day. But regulatory compliance for “the cloud”, that is new territory. If you are considering cloud ERP software, the cloud provider that you choose should have a track record with...Tell-Tale Signs of Poor ERP System Usage and Understanding
Finally. You are done with implementation and your ERP system is up and running. You were able to navigate through the grueling and critically important process of figuring out which ERP software package you are going to count on to run the business. You were able to...The Perils of a Micromanaged ERP System Implementation
As anyone who has ever been micromanaged by a supervisor can tell you, its effects can be disastrous. But when it’s undertaken by a leader in a project as important as an ERP implementation, the results can be absolutely fatal . . . at least to the health of the...Cloud Over ERP
Businesses world over are looking to become agile, dynamic, and globally integrated. As such, they demand greater speed, control, security and transparency in the way their business is run. Business flexibility results from ERP flexibility – easy connectivity across a...Top Signs That You’ve Outgrown Your ERP System
One of the common themes we discussed in last week’s ERP Boot Camp is the ways that companies typically outgrow their ERP systems over time. Organizations change, enter new markets, respond to customer demands, and maybe even acquire other companies, leaving their...The Value of Choosing an Independent Consultant to Manage Your ERP Software Implementation
One of the most frequently asked questions we at Panorama Consulting hear from our clients is, “What is the value of engaging an independent consulting firm to manage our ERP implementation?” After all, the VARs and ERP vendors themselves should know their own...Frequently Asked Questions About Cloud ERP
Confused about the cloud? Stumped over SaaS? Perplexed by platforms? Wonder no more! Panorama has posted a new white paper, Frequently Asked Questions About Cloud ERP to make sure that you have the information you need before deciding which ERP deployment option is...Nine Concerns Every CFO Has About ERP Software in the Cloud
There has been plenty of information and hype about ERP cloud computing . . . with a strong shot of technical jargon thrown in. Some of the scarier technical terms are being tossed out by IT professionals threatened by the perceived notion that the cloud will make...Mobile ERP is Gaining Popularity . . . But is it Right for Your Organization?
The advent of mobile devices is gaining significant momentum in the consumer space, as evidenced by statistics showing that shoppers are using iPhones, tablets, and other mobile devices to conduct their holiday shopping at a rapid accelerating pace. However, the...How Not to Work With ERP Consultants
The demand for ERP consultants is rising. And, as more and more organizations realize that the key way to achieve enhanced returns on their ERP system investment is by leveraging the expertise of third-party advisors, the market will continue to expand. It’s...
