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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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5 Differences: Technology vs. Business Focused ERP Implementation
It’s a constant battle: Technology vs Business. Over the last decade, both our thought leadership and our publications frequently opine the difference between ERP implementations that are business-focused versus those that are technology-focused. Traditional ERP...Five Ways to Create an Effective and Efficient Organization
Effectiveness and efficiency are key within any organization. Those two things alone can be the reason to implement a new ERP system. But some organizations fail to realize all of the benefits that come along with reengineering their business processes. Part of the...Looking into 2020: The Role of Business Process Reengineering & ERP Software
Ever since I started Panorama Consulting in 2005, I have heard more than a few ERP vendors sell the notion that business process reengineering is irrelevant to modern ERP implementations. Their ERP software, they say, can do away with the need for too much focus on...Takeaways From Panorama’s 2015 Manufacturing ERP Report
Organizations in any industry focus on benchmarks. You want to know where you fit among your competition. In order for us to better benchmark for our manufacturing clients, we have published our 2015 Manufacturing ERP Report. This report outlines the results of 266...Is Your ERP Strategy Hurting Your Bottom Line?
Have you ever considered that your enterprise software strategy may be hurting your business more than it is helping? Most of us focus on the potential business benefits of leveraging enterprise systems, but few consider that we may be undermining our more noble...YouTube: The Importance of Business Process Reengineering
ERP implementations result in significant changes to an organization. Business process reengineering ensures that unique processes that offer competitive advantage are not lost during implementation. Processes should be improved based on the needs of the organization...
5 Tips for Increasing Business Process Efficiency
Most organizations implement new ERP systems largely because they want to improve the efficiency of their business processes. Broken processes, manual workarounds and outdated legacy systems all contribute to the need to enhance operational processes as part of an ERP...
Five Signs That You’re Ready for ERP Go-live
Many organizations experience some sort of operational disruption at the time of ERP go-live. The good news is that most of these disruptions are self-inflicted and can be mitigated with risk management strategies. As your ERP go-live date draws near, there are five...The Real Reason Why Public Sector ERP Implementations Fail
An ERP implementation can drastically improve the well-being of citizens by providing a positive return on citizenship (ROC). An ERP failure, on the other hand, can be detrimental to citizens. Government ERP failure is far too common, and projects have historically...Three Myths About ERP Implementations
ERP implementations have often been a mystery to many. Despite how long ERP systems have been around, ERP consultants, system integrators and implementing organizations have yet to crack the code on how to make their initiatives successful. Much of the problem lies...Three Questions to Ask for Your Organization’s Change Management Strategy
In our 2014 Clash of the Titans Report, we outline a quantifiable comparison of SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics – the leading ERP vendors in the industry. While this report has helped numerous organizations evaluate and select among these leading ERP...Five Tips for Keeping Your ERP Implementation On-Schedule
A successful and on-time ERP project never happens by accident. Behind every successful public sector ERP implementation there is a project manager who has taken the time to define project scope, assess resource commitment and set expectations and priorities. Although...Five Similarities Between ERP Success and a Wedding
Tis the season for weddings! The beautiful weather makes spring a great time for couples planning and hosting weddings. As I help friends with wedding preparations, I find that many of the concepts I have learned in the ERP world make for very applicable advice....What It Takes to Succeed in Manufacturing Now and in the Future
The dichotomy between successful and struggling organizations is becoming more pronounced as the technological landscape changes. Over the last 20 years I’ve been in the consulting industry, I’ve been both directly and indirectly involved with thousands of companies...The Importance of Independence in ERP Software Selection
ERP software selection intimidates many organizations. One of the most challenging aspects of an ERP implementation is selecting software that supports your organization’s business processes and helps your organization achieve measurable improvements. Even more...
YouTube: 10 ERP Selection Tips From the Pros at Panorama – Part 5
This webinar clip will explore the ways companies can evaluate and find the right ERP software for their organizations. Hosted by January Paulk, Director of Client Services at Panorama, this is a must-see for any organization looking to select new ERP software. This...Four IT Challenges You Don’t Want to Face Alone
Rapidly evolving technology trends and their associated organizational and operational impacts can be overwhelming. It is nearly impossible to constantly keep up to date with this ever-changing landscape–making the job of today’s CIO so difficult. Proving why...
YouTube: 10 ERP Selection Tips From the Pros at Panorama – Part 4
This webinar clip will explore the ways companies can evaluate and find the right ERP software for their organizations. Hosted by January Paulk, Director of Client Services at Panorama, this is a must-see for any organization looking to select new ERP software. This...How Business Process Reengineering Can Hurt Your Bottom Line
“Out with the old, in with the new.” We all know the phrase and ERP is no exception. When clients approach us to help them select and implement new ERP systems, improving business processes is one of the main drivers for wanting to replace their legacy systems. Most...
