REPORT
The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
Our experts have highlighted ten vendors that can help your organization make data-driven decisions.
Learn more
How is Your ERP Consultant Getting Paid?
Before we established our position as the world’s leading independent ERP consultants, there were literally no options in the market for organizations that wanted agnostic and unbiased help with their ERP software initiatives. When I first came up with the idea for an...ERP Software Selection in the Public Sector
While selecting public sector ERP software is similar to selecting private sector ERP software, there are a few key differences of which to be aware. If you are a technology, finance or procurement officer of a government or nonprofit agency and have received budget...If It Ain’t Broke, Please Fix It
One of the toughest business decisions is whether to keep the cash flowing or to invest in future growth. Though it is often initially painful to invest in future growth to protect a brand and ensure the longevity of a business, it frequently proves to be a worthwhile...The Straight Facts on EHR Software
Healthcare providers evaluating EHR software frequently come to realize that there are a number of preconceived notions that their organizations and employees must overcome for a successful implementation. Thankfully, these EHR notions are often illusory – a result of...ERP and E-commerce: Happily Ever After?
In today’s fast-paced world, time is such a precious commodity that few consumers take for granted the convenience and ease of online shopping. Online buying and selling has become common practice in the B2B marketplace as well. Whether your organization sells...Are You Considering Mobile ERP?
The idea of mobile ERP is not new. While the internet has made a more functional connection to data possible, especially across multiple sites, the development of mobile devices has changed the face of business and ERP software both, and will continue to do so....Are Emerging Trends in ERP Software Flattening Industry Verticals?
One of the most appealing features for purchasers of ERP software is industry best practices. Executives are often more inclined to spend millions of dollars on new enterprise software initiatives when they have the comfort of knowing that others in their industry...Guest Blog: Connecting Selection to Implementation
Many ERP software selection consultants do little to lay the foundation for a successful implementation. The only thing that they (hopefully) do is help their client get the right product. In reality, there is a lot more to ERP success than selecting the right...Top Seven Posts About Cloud ERP From 2012
Cloud ERP software may never completely replace traditional ERP systems but cloud adoption has definitely gained momentum during the past couple of years. There is also an increasing amount of interest in cloud and SaaS implementation strategies as well as an abiding...The Risks and Rewards of Open Source Software
When evaluating ERP vendors, one of the most important factors to consider is whether or not your organization can rely on the vendor for maintenance and support services. What if you find a bug in your system that needs to be fixed? What if you need upgrades or...Are Two-tier ERP Systems Finally Becoming Mainstream?
In our top ten predictions for 2013 blog posted last month, we highlighted mobile ERP systems as one of the key trends to gain momentum in the coming year. As we are seeing in both our ERP software selection and ERP implementation practice areas, this will likely be...How the Modernization of ERP Systems Affects ERP Software Selection
A tablet in one hand and a smartphone in the other, today’s ERP users look drastically different than they did ten years ago. This should come as no surprise. Portability is important in our everyday lives so why wouldn’t it be important in the ERP systems we use as...Top Ten Predictions for the Global ERP Industry in 2013
It’s hard to believe that 2012 is already drawing to a close as we all prepare for holidays, vacations and New Year’s celebrations. This last year was another interesting one for the ERP industry and its stakeholders, including Panorama and our clients as well...Are ERP Systems Making a Comeback?
Each year, Panorama conducts an annual survey of hundreds of ERP implementations across the globe. Our most recent study – which was published in our 2012 ERP Report – shows that most ERP system initiatives take longer than expected, exceed expected budgets and...There’s No “I” in ERP
Many years prior to becoming an ERP consultant, I was a high school football player on a team with average talent. What wasn’t average was our record, which involved a trip to the Colorado 5A State Championship, nor the airtight bond throughout the brotherhood, a microcosm of the program’s culture. We were able to excel […]
ERP Systems and Manufacturing Traceability
Product recalls can be a nightmare for the food and beverage industry. According to a recent report on recall execution effectiveness, the average cost of recalls can be in the millions and the average time to completion can be many weeks. To the great benefit of the...Is a Best-of-Breed ERP System for You?
ERP software isn’t just for big businesses anymore. Within the last ten years, the ERP software industry has shifted to accommodate smaller business looking for lower-cost solutions. This shift has been fueled by the emergence of a number of niche ERP vendors offering...
The Real Reasons to Upgrade Your ERP System
Organizations that use modern ERP systems typically spend millions of dollars per year just to maintain their enterprise software packages. One of the benefits of implementing a modern ERP system is that vendors spend an equal amount (or more) a year on R&D,...Three Years Later: Did Our ERP Industry Predictions for 2009 Come True?
Over each of the last several years, we have published our widely recognized predictions for the ERP software industry for the upcoming year. These predictions are typically based less on the academic and hype-driven viewpoints of traditional analysts and more focused...
