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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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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...Giving Thanks for the Advances in ERP Software
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it’s helpful to look at all the things that we are thankful for not only in our personal and family lives, but also in the ERP industry. Here are some of the things that strike me as major advancements and improvements in the...Many Happy Returns: How a New or Upgraded ERP System Can Benefit Your Organization
I’ll admit it: I tend to focus on the negative aspects of ERP. The technological failures, the budget blow-ups, the organizational implosions . . . these things all happen. And they happen a lot and companies need to be prepared if and when they do. But, in the...Is The Cost of Microsoft Dynamics GP Too Low?
I once had an IT manager at a large company tell me that he did not include Microsoft Dynamics GP in their ERP software selection short list because the cost was too low. Huh?! Since when is low cost a bad thing? I am reading an excellent book right now...
How to Increase User Adoption of Your New ERP System
Ensuring a successful ERP implementation has have very little to do with the software itself. While a good ERP system is a prerequisite to a successful digital transformation, the business and organizational issues are the most important aspects to address when...Big Data for a Big Advantage
The researchers at Gartner recently predicted its top 10 IT trends for 2012 – trends with the potential for a significant impact on the enterprise. These technologies include the pervasiveness of tablet computers, cloud computing, and mobile-centric applications and...Top Ten Predictions for ERP in 2012
This last year was another eventful time for the ERP software industry. Vendors continued to consolidate, the rate of ERP failures and lawsuits accelerated, and enterprise software technologies continued to evolve. Our company, Panorama Consulting...The Trickle-Down Effect of IT Failures
As a follow-up to Monday’s post about ERP failure, we decided to take a look at some surprising data about the effects of such a failure on not only the companies who experience it — but the companies on both sides of the supply chain who also can be...Making Food Safety a Business Priority – How Technology Helps Keep Consumers Safe
It’s about time distributors make food safety a priority – especially given the FDA’s recent cantaloupe recall in response to a listeria outbreak. In an effort to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply, on January 4, 2011, President Obama signed the FDA Food Safety...What’s Your Organization’s Internal Reputation?
When Joan Jett sang, “I don’t give a damn ’bout my reputation,” she probably wasn’t speaking as part of the C-suite. Truth is, executives put a lot of time and effort into what their clients, potential clients and the public at large...ERP and the Promise of Lean
Most organizations understand that lean manufacturing techniques can transform the way companies deliver products to their customers and manage their supplier relationships. However, we’ve seen a big performance gap between those manufacturers that simply use a few...
