by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 14, 2012 | ERP Blog, Project Management
Does your project manager (PM) seem to enjoy their job a little too much? Are they whistling while they update Microsoft Project with plans for the organization’s ERP implementation? Do they bring in doughnuts for everyone “just because”? If you see these signs, you... by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 12, 2012 | ERP Blog
Cloud ERP systems are getting a lot of attention these days. SaaS ERP vendors – such as Salesforce, Workday, Plex Systems and NetSuite – and other cloud providers are demonstrating revenue growth that most traditional ERP vendors aren’t seeing. In addition, many... by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 10, 2012 | ERP Blog
Choosing an ERP system is one of the most strategic decisions for mid-market companies and their CEOs face a significant dilemma. Should I choose a system for today, or for how my company may look in 5 to 10 years? Should I go for a full system or start small with a... by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 7, 2012 | ERP Blog, Government, Organizational Change Management
The U.S. Air Force has finally made the long anticipated decision to completely scrap a major ERP software project after spending more than $1B over the last seven years. When Oracle won the contract in 2005, securing the deal over rivals such as SAP, the price tag...
by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 5, 2012 | ERP Blog, Software Implementation
When it comes to ERP systems, the word “customization” is one of the most dreaded terms that an executive hears. In fact, I would estimate that at least 90-percent of Panorama’s ERP selection clients indicate a strong preference for zero or no customization. In... 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...