Panorama Consulting Group | People - Process

The Top 10 ERP Systems for the Food and Beverage Industry in 2025

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 27, 2025 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

While many ERP vendors claim “food and beverage industry capabilities,” only a few offer the nuanced features and AI-powered agility required in today’s environment. That’s why it’s important to understand which ERP platforms are purpose-built for your realities,...

ERP Project Legal Risks – Open International vs. the City of Fort Collins

by Bill Baumann | Jun 23, 2025 | ERP Blog, Government, Software Expert Witness

The Fort Collins vs. Open International lawsuit highlights how ERP failures often stem from flawed procurement, poor governance, and misaligned expectations. Key breakdowns included rushing vendor selection, unclear success metrics, and weak project oversight—all of...

Addressing Workflow Inconsistencies Within the Same Job Function

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 19, 2025 | ERP Blog, Software Selection

Inconsistent business processes often arise when individual employees change standard workflows to compensate for outdated tools or evolving business demands. Workflow inconsistencies within a job role can make it difficult to define requirements during ERP selection...

5 ERP Quick Wins That Sustain Momentum in Large-Scale Transformations

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 18, 2025 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation

Common ERP quick win examples include early reporting pilots and simplified manual processes. Low-risk ERP improvements help teams show progress early without introducing rework or architectural debt later in the project. Knowing how to build momentum in digital...

The Never-Ending ERP Project: Will You Ever Reach Completion?

by Bill Baumann | Jun 16, 2025 | ERP Blog, Software Expert Witness

Many ERP projects stall in testing due to data issues, unclear ownership, and shifting business needs that were never re-aligned. Go-live delays often reflect organizational hesitation rather than technical barriers, especially when change fatigue sets in. Executives...

Preparing Finance Teams for ERP Transformation [Are You Involving Them Enough?]

by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 11, 2025 | ERP Blog, Organizational Change Management

Preparing finance teams for ERP transformation requires early involvement in system design, not just late-stage training and testing. ERP resistance from finance teams often stems from systems built around idealized workflows that overlook real-world exceptions and...