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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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Is The Cost of Microsoft Dynamics GP Too Low?
I once had an IT manager at a large company tell me that he did not include Microsoft Dynamics GP in their ERP software selection short list because the cost was too low. Huh?! Since when is low cost a bad thing? I am reading an excellent book right now...ERP 2.0: Social Media and Enterprise Software
Enterprise 2.0, social ERP, and other buzzwords related to enterprise software combined with social media are quickly gaining momentum in the ERP software industry. Industry analysts and research firms regularly cover the potential convergence of social applications...ERP for NGOs
While every organization considering an ERP implementation has compelling reasons why they want to spend wisely, increase efficiency and streamline business processes, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) also have to contend with the simple fact that any misstep...Back-to-School Spending Brings New Purchasing Patterns and Customer Demands
Tactics Wholesalers Must Adapt to Produce More For Less While Maintaining An Attractive Profit Margin Americans plan to spend nearly 69 billion dollars this year on back-to-school necessities, including everything from apparel to footwear to electronics,...Back to School: When Will ERP Software Customers Learn to Avoid Failure?
As kids across the country begin heading their way back to school for the new academic year, CIOs and their respective organizations appear to still be getting schooled on the harsh realities of ERP implementations. In the last week, two fairly high-profile lawsuits...Externalities Affecting Your ERP Purchase
With the markets in turmoil around the world and the fear of a double-dip recession here at home, the externalities of our world right now make it increasingly difficult to commit to any major purchase — either in our personal lives or our professional ones. But...Tips for Managing ERP Software Vendors
In 2009, Panorama published our Tips for Managing ERP Software Vendors During the Software Selection Process white paper (it’s the fourth from the top if you click through that link). Reading through it recently, I was a bit surprised at both how little and how...Finance: The Hub of Your ERP System
The ERP finance module is at the core of many modern ERP software systems for one simple reason: finance and accounting transactions touch every area of business operations. Without a doubt, the state of an organization’s finances is essential to its well-being....Signs That You May be Suffering From ERP Systems Erosion
We often work with clients who are determined to replace their legacy ERP systems. More often than not, by the time a company engages Panorama to evaluate and select a new system, key players in the organization are determined to find something better than what they...Going Vertical With ERP Systems
ERP software systems combine horizontal and vertical attributes to meet the needs of specific companies in specific industries. Because an ERP system is similar to a central nervous system for companies, those who implement ERP will want is reach to extend wide and...Roles: The Next Progression in ERP
Over the years, ERP has evolved from being less engaged in resource planning to become more of a business operations management system. ERP has progressed past being used for reporting and today is used for defining business strategies. It is found in almost every...Leaning Towards Better ERP System Utilization
There are those that say that once a business goes lean it should eliminate its ERP system. That is not true. At most, the business’s ERP system can be simplified – but not eliminated. A company still has to run its business: take orders, plan, purchase and receive...From Magic Quadrant to Top 10 ERP Vendors
Each year, Gartner publishes its magic quadrant of ERP vendors. This view of leading ERP software solutions is widely cited by software vendors when they are favorably represented in the quadrant, and it also makes for an appealing PowerPoint graphic....Which Factor had the Greatest Weight in Your ERP Selection Project?
The selection of the ERP vendor is a very important decision. The costs and benefits of your ERP project are strongly correlated with the vendor you selected, therefore there is intrinsic link between your business case and the software functionality provided by the...ERP Software Selection Testimonial and Success Story: Lessons From the Front Lines
There’s no better way to learn how to manage an ERP selection and ERP implementation process than by hearing it from someone who has just been through the process. Hearing it from a consultant or software vendor is one thing, but hearing it from an actual...Seven Process Steps for a Successful ERP Vendor Evaluation
We know process is the way to go for an ERP vendor evaluation project, but what would that process entail? An earlier blog entry I discussed the benefits of following a process to embark on an ERP vendor evaluation project. I believe most organizations would agree a...What ERP Software is Right for Your Small Business?
With the expansion of enterprise resource planning software into the small and mid size market, more and more small businesses are opting to implement ERP software. The ERP implementation process generally starts with human resources management software, accounting...Mock Enterprise Software Selection Process: Are You Ready For ERP Software?
Evaluating and selecting the right enterprise software for your organization can be an overwhelming task. Clearly defining your business requirements, managing the evaluation process, and ensuring an objective comparison between your many options are just some of the...Three ERP Critical Success Factors
Given the high demands for our ERP software selection consulting services, we are often forced to pick and choose which clients we are going to work with. Although one of our goals is to focus on clients that are good cultural fits and good candidates for a long-term...
