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3 Questions to Ask Before ERP Go-live
ERP readiness isn’t a term that CIOs, CFOs or project managers typically think about. Instead, they have concerns about budget, how fast they can get to go live and how not to screw up the ERP implementation along the way. Organizations that take the time to plan and...How New South Wales is Using Innovation to Increase Return on Citizenship
Earlier this year, the state of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia announced that it had successfully implemented SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA for its emergency service agencies. In 2013, the Fire & Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) agency reported more...How to Train Your Dragon (on New ERP Software)
While you may hopefully never need to train an actual dragon to use your ERP system, you certainly will need to train change-resistant end-users – which is arguably more difficult. Nothing will derail an ERP implementation more than “fire-breathing” employees who do...Guest Blog: How to Turn Your ERP Project Into a Party
If you’re considering buying new enterprise software or upgrading your ERP system, you’ve probably heard some pretty horrifying statistics. A 2013 study by Panorama Consulting indicated that 54% of ERP projects had cost overruns, the average ERP project duration was...Transitioning From On-premise to Cloud ERP Software
Over the last several years, an increasing number of organizations are turning to cloud ERP systems to replace their on-premise solutions. In fact, our 2014 ERP Report shows that roughly one-in-four organizations is leveraging cloud-based ERP software for their...
Understanding ERP Success: What Does it Really Mean?
Most organizations don’t know how to define success when it comes to their ERP implementation. For some, it means their operations are incrementally better off now than before the new ERP system. For others, it means they didn’t get fired in the process. Sometimes,...Choosing the Right ERP Consultant for Your Small Business
Last week, one of our blogs covered some misconceptions about the age-old SAP vs. Oracle debate. While this topic is typically most relevant to larger organizations, we wanted to follow-up with a relevant discussion more suitable to organizations outside the Fortune...The Role of an Executive Steering Committee in an ERP Implementation
A successful ERP implementation relies on the engagement of many stakeholders, but the involvement of executive-level leadership is especially critical. Considering the vast number of variables that affect an ERP implementation, effective governance from the very top...Four Common Issues in Government Process Management
A successful ERP implementation takes much more than grit, determination, a good software solution and a strong team of technical configuration experts. It also takes a disciplined focus on the people side of change – in other words, organizational change management....Notable Findings From Panorama’s 2014 ERP Report Podcast
[powerpress url=”https://www.panorama-consulting.com/Documents/PANORAMA-2014-ERP-REPORT-and-ERP-Strategies.mp3″] Panorama’s 2014 ERP Report is an independent analysis of ERP market data and trends culled its ongoing benchmark survey of recent...Three Things to Consider When Developing an ERP Implementation Strategy
Determining the best ERP implementation strategy can be tricky. It sounds easy enough: define what you need, design and configure the system, run some testing, train the employees and boom – you’re in business. Most ERP vendors, system integrators and less experienced...How ERP Failures are Not Like Delicious Subway Sandwiches
A few months ago, I wrote a blog about how effective ERP implementations are much like Subway sandwiches (read the original post here). As it turns out, I happen to be a big fan of both successful ERP implementations and Subway. Apparently, so do many of our clients,...Don’t Stink up the Place! Make Sure Your Consultants are the Right Cultural Fit
A couple weeks ago, Panorama’s founder and managing partner, Eric Kimberling posted a blog titled, How to Find the ERP Consultant That’s the Best Cultural Fit, where he detailed cultural considerations for choosing an ERP implementation partner. He makes some great...
Top 4 Predictions for the ERP Software Industry in 2020
(Note: This post was published in 2014.) Each year, we make our predictions for the ERP software industry for the following year. Sometimes we get it right and sometimes we’re off base, so it’s clearly not an easy feat to predict the future in any industry –...Why Organizational Change Management is Not Optional
Organizations tend to believe that an ERP implementation will solve all of their business problems. What they do not realize is that there is much more involved than simply implementing new ERP software. Organizational change management addresses the people-side of...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 4
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. This is the final installment of this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP webinarsThe Importance of Conference Room Pilots
Without conducting a conference room pilot, your organization may not be able to identify if your new ERP software is ready for “go live.” A conference room pilot is like a dress rehearsal to move into production. Following are five areas that should be tested during...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 3
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. Check back next Thursday for the next installment in this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP webinarsThe Fundamental Role a Change Impact Analysis Plays in an ERP Implementation
ERP implementations are difficult. Our benchmark studies suggest nearly 66% of companies realize less than 50% of anticipated business benefits from their ERP implementation. So what does this mean? It means organizational change management is important. It means ERP...
