by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 15, 2014 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation, Project Management, Software Selection
Almost all project management disasters have a common pathology. Even if the participants are well-intentioned, the same issues surface in the after-action reviews of failed projects. Poor project management is composed of seven common sins that organizations should...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 10, 2014 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
Although hard to believe, the causes of ERP implementation failures are rarely due to technical complexities of the software. Each individual ERP implementation project has unique, multidimensional parameters to ensure success. These areas of control and risk...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 2, 2014 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation, Software Selection
Now that the New Year is upon us, many of our clients and industry peers are beginning to consider what they can do to make their ERP implementations more successful in 2014 and beyond. While many prefer to analyze case studies of successful ERP software initiatives,...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 27, 2013 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
One of the most significant benefits of an ERP system is access to enterprise-wide data connecting functional areas under a single source of truth that is accessible to all users. It’s no wonder that the anywhere, anytime access consumers covet with their personal...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 19, 2013 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Panorama’s recently released report, Clash of the Titans 2014, compares SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics in terms of market share, selection rates, implementation durations and costs, operational disruption rates and lengths, specific benefits realized and...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 15, 2013 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
Last month, SAP announced it would be cutting back on the development of its Business ByDesign cloud platform. Stuck with a solution that is no longer supported, many Business ByDesign customers are finding themselves in the ERP software selection stage yet again – or...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 30, 2013 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 21, 2013 | ERP Blog, Government, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 23, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Sep 9, 2013 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 29, 2013 | Business Process Management, ERP Blog, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 28, 2013 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
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....
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 24, 2013 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 1, 2013 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 14, 2013 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 4, 2013 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 19, 2012 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 30, 2012 | ERP Blog, 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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 20, 2012 | ERP Blog, Implementation, Software Selection
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...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 17, 2012 | ERP Blog, Software Selection
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...