Panorama Consulting Group | People - Process

ERP Implementation Questions to Ask Yourself Before Kick-Off

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 7, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation

If the kick-off of your ERP implementation is on the horizon, it’s understandable to be eager to get started. Chances are, you’ve been wanting to replace your legacy systems for quite some time. However, before you take the next step, it’s important...

Lessons Learned from the CityTime ERP Failure

by Bill Baumann | Jun 4, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

In 2003, city leaders initiated an effort to update and modernize New York City’s payroll system for local government employees. The project, aptly named CityTime, started with a budget of $63 million. In 2011, NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg demanded that the...

What is Open Source ERP? [Pros & Cons to Consider]

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 3, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

What is open source ERP? Put simply, it’s an ERP system with a publicly available source code. While the potential benefits of ERP software are enormous, the reality is that the price tag can be equally sizeable. If you’re looking for a more cost-effective...

What is a Value Added Reseller in an ERP Implementation?

by Panorama Consulting Group | May 27, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

What is a value added reseller of ERP software? This is a company that provides different features or services than the ERP vendor it represents. A value added reseller (VAR) has goals aligned with the vendor, but it also has its own unique goals, typically related to...

Lessons Learned from the Under Armour ERP Failure

by Bill Baumann | May 26, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

For more than six years, Under Armour was on a steady upswing. However, near the end of 2016, this growth came to an abrupt end. Stock prices dropped nearly 27% and profits fell 58%. The problems snowballed throughout 2017. At the root of the decline? A flawed SAP...

How Digital Transformation is Changing Project Management

by Panorama Consulting Group | May 24, 2021 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation

According to a recent industry survey, 90% of IT leaders plan to fast-track their digital transformations to remain agile and resilient in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. Currently, 63% have already accelerated those efforts. Your organization may have...