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Lesson Learned From Failed ERP Implementations: Executive Buy-in
A commonly known success factor for ERP implementations is executive buy-in and support, which should be a key component of an effective ERP organizational change management plan. But what does this really mean? Our firm is often called upon to clean up failed...A Client’s ERP Implementation Lessons Learned
One of our recent ERP podcasts features an interview with the CEO of one of our mid-size clients that recently implemented an integrated ERP system for their 200+ employees. It’s always interesting to hear a consultant’s perspective on ERP best-practices,...Six Tips for Effective ERP Software Training
As Panorama Consulting’s ERP research suggests, ERP software projects fail not due to software, but because of issues related to people and processes. Effective training and organizational change management is an area that is often overlooked and underemphasized...When Is SaaS ERP Right For Your Organization?
Earlier today, Panorama Consulting Group hosted a webcast about how to determine whether traditional ERP software vs. SaaS ERP solutions are most appropriate for your organization. In the session, we covered several areas that can serve as tradeoffs and decision...ERP Satisfaction: How Do Most Companies Define ERP Success?
Our 2008 study of 1,300+ ERP implementations across the globe reveals that 65% of companies are satisfied with their ERP software solutions. On the flip side, the study also reveals that 93% of projects take longer than expected, 65% cost more than expected, and 79%...ERP System vs. Best Of Breed Software
Although it may sound shocking to some that have jumped on the ERP bandwagon, ERP is not the answer for everyone. In fact, during our ERP software assessment and selection process, it is not uncommon for our consulting company to conclude that ERP is not the right...Charting The Course
Launching an ERP Implementation means clear communication about the purpose and expected benefits. A Project Charter is a good way to clearly and concisely make a statement about why it’s important. Here is a sample Project Charter that fits the bill. Project...Three Things That Cause ERP Projects to Fail
As we outlined in the four-part series of our 2008 ERP Report, most ERP projects go over budget, take longer than expected, and fail to deliver expected benefits. Based on this research of 1,300 ERP implementations across the globe, there are three common things that...Value of Conference Room Pilots in ERP Implementations
Most ERP project teams understand the value of functional and integration testing. It’s an important pre-go-live step to ensure the software works according to design specs and that data flows accurately through the system. Conference room pilots (CRPs) are also...Independent Study Compares Benefits of ERP Solutions in the Manufacturing and Distribution Industry
Manufacturing and distribution organizations have unique opportunities to improve their operations via ERP software solutions, according to a study issued today by Panorama Consulting, an independent ERP consulting firm in Denver. Industries included in the study...ERP Software Options: More Than Just The Big 3
Most companies that are about to evaluate potential ERP solutions assume that there is only a handful of options to choose from. After all, SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft are really the only options out there, right? Wrong. If you are a small- to mid-size business,...Four Reasons Why ERP Projects Take Longer Than Expected
During the ERP software selection process, it can be difficult to know exactly how long the chosen software will take to fully implement. While software sales reps will typically provide optimistic scenarios, they often do not take into account key activities and...ERP Software Selection: It’s Not As Easy As It Looks
ERP software selection isn’t always as easy as it may seem. Many companies realize that they are in dire need of new ERP software, but they are often not sure how to define what they need to find the right ERP for their organizations. Other companies only...SaaS: It’s All About the Balance Sheet
It’s hard to talk about ERP software without at least mentioning Software as a Service (SaaS) software solutions. While speaking at a conference last week, I engaged in a conversation with a software vendor who had some interesting perspectives about the...Pitfalls of the ERP Business Case
One of the biggest selling points that ERP or IT software vendors use is that implementing their product can result in a short payback period with a healthy return on investment (ROI). While there is some truth to this possibility, such an ROI is only achieved if you...Top Reasons for ERP Project Delays
As we have highlighted in our 2008 ERP Report (read the reports here), an overwhelming majority of ERP project implementations take longer than expected. In fact, our study of 1,300 implementations across the globe reveals that 9 out of 10 take longer than planned....ERP Software Best Practices and Lessons Learned From Study of 670 SMBs
Today we published Part III of our 2008 ERP Report, which focuses on benchmarks, best practices, and lessons learned from 670 small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) across the globe (click here to read the full study). This portion of the study focuses on organizations...Eight Traits of Best-in-Class ERP Implementations
In 2008, Panorama Consulting Group completed a survey of companies that were engaged in or had completed an ERP implementation. From 1,300 responses we compiled a list of eight traits found in successful ERP implementation. Trait # 1 – Focus on Business Process...Is SaaS ERP Worth the Hype?
Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP is on a lot of people’s minds these days. Given the down economy and the fact that traditional big-bang ERP implementations can cost more than some companies can afford in these times, many are looking at alternative ERP delivery...
