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How Requirements Gathering can Improve Your ERP Selection Process
When it comes to ERP implementations, technology is not nearly as important as business process reengineering and organizational change management. That’s not to say organizations shouldn’t spend...
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Are You Considering Mobile ERP?
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...
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How to Gain Independence From Your ERP Software Vendor
With the Fourth of July holiday literally right around the corner, many of us in the United States are giving extra thought to the freedom and independence we are so lucky to have both personally and...
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ERP and E-commerce: Happily Ever After?
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...
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Overview of 2013 ERP Thought Leadership
So far this year Panorama’s website has seen an abundance of ERP industry reports, white papers, podcasts and webinars. Explore our collection of content from 2013 below: Industry Reports The 2013 ERP...
View ArticleTuesday Poll: ERP Systems That Emulate Social Media Platforms
ERP systems are constantly changing. Ten years ago you would never see an ERP user interface built to emulate social media. ERP vendors are listening to consumer demand and, in today’s world, many ERP...
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Supersize Me! How to Manage ERP Software Expectations
Everyone wants to be a superhero. We dream big from an early age and seldom shy away from a bigger goal or a better future. This desire crosscuts all levels of our society, from the nerdy guy asking...
View ArticleYouTube: Common Questions About Cloud ERP Software
Is there more customization possible with a hybrid solution? If a software supplier fails, do you lose your ERP system? Explore answers to these questions and more in this short, ten minute webinar...
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The Straight Facts on EHR Software
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...
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If It Ain’t Broke, Please Fix It
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...
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Closing the Gap Between IT Strategy and ERP Benefits Realization
Most organizations find that there is a long road between the days of defining an IT strategy and actually realizing the potential business benefits of their ERP systems. Early in the stages of...
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How to Cull Your ERP Vendor Long-List
Searching for new ERP software can be an overwhelming experience. The rapid pace of technology change, the pure number of ERP vendors in the market and the complexities of your own business can be...
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ERP Software Selection in the Public Sector
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...
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Clash of the Titans 2014: SAP vs. Oracle vs. Microsoft Dynamics
Today is the day we release one of my two favorite pieces of thought leadership in the ERP software industry: the Clash of the Titans 2014 report. In this analysis, which we’ve published annually over...
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How is Your ERP Consultant Getting Paid?
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...
View ArticleKi Yi Yippie Yi Over KPI’s!
There is a lot of buzz on the internet about key performance indicators (KPIs). While they can be important indicators of performance, most of the businesses we contact are limping along with poorly...
View ArticleTransitioning From Your Short-list to Your Chosen ERP Vendor
A few weeks ago, I published a blog outlining how to determine the most appropriate ERP vendor short-list for your organization. We have yet to discuss how to narrow this field of several different...
View ArticleWhat’s an SAP Business ByDesign Customer to do?
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...
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Lessons Learned From Panorama’s ERP Vendor Showdown: Infor SyteLine
Last month, Panorama hosted a series of webinars featuring live demonstrations from four top ERP vendors. Our ERP Vendor Showdown gave attendees a high level overview of each of these ERP systems....
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Justifying the Cost of an ERP implementation
Do you want to impress your boss? How about making your organization more effective and profitable? You could put in 100 hours a week and sleep in your office but I recommend working smarter rather...
View ArticleERP Software and Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD)
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...
View ArticleLesson’s Learned From Panorama’s ERP Vendor Showdown: Microsoft Dynamics AX
Last month, we hosted a series of webinars featuring live demos from four top ERP vendors. Our ERP Vendor Showdown provided attendees with a high level overview of some of the ERP software available...
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Selecting an ERP System That Fits Your Agency’s Budget
With literally hundreds of ERP software packages to choose from, selecting the right one for your government institution based on your specific needs can be stressful, to say the least. Throw in the...
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The Silver Lining of ERP Failures
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...
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What to Look for in a Manufacturing ERP Implementation Consultant
Over the years, the Panorama Consulting team has helped the world’s leading organizations manage their ERP implementation projects. Our experience base and lessons learned span clients as diverse as an...
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What is the Future of SAP Business ByDesign?
Last fall, NetSuite created a bit of controversy by offering SAP customers a migration path from SAP Business ByDesign to its own flagship product targeting the small and mid-market. This in and of...
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Five Reasons to Attend Panorama’s 2014 ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown
In less than two weeks, Panorama will be kicking off its 2014 ERP Boot Camp and Vendor Showdown in Vail, Colorado. This three-day, interactive ERP training will give your team a chance to learn the...
View ArticleAttending ERP Vendor Demos: What not to do
Through Panorama’s work on a number of expert witness engagements, we have identified that a poor selection is a significant cause of most ERP implementation failures. ERP vendors may genuinely...
View ArticleA Common Mistake Made in Government RFP Solicitations
As an old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This saying is directly applicable to government RFP drafting for ERP selection and implementation services. In a recent State...
View ArticleSelling an ERP System Upgrade to Your Constituency
Communicating the value of implementing or upgrading an outdated ERP system can be a relatively simple matter if the benefits are articulated clearly and an acceptable ROI can be demonstrated. In a...
View ArticleWhich Comes First: the Data or the Data Management System?
Everyone has heard the proverbial saying, “Garbage in, garbage out”. If you’re considering implementing an ERP software solution to solve your data problems, you need to first establish a vision –...
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Fierce Competition: Tier I vs. Tier II ERP Vendors
When I first began my career as an ERP consultant nearly 20 years ago, the clients I worked with didn’t have many choices when it came to ERP systems. SAP and Oracle had a pretty tight hold on the...
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Tuesday Poll: SaaS/Cloud vs. On-premise ERP
Our 2014 ERP Report showed some surprising insight into what percentage of organizations implemented SaaS/Cloud vs. On-premise ERP solutions in 2013. What type of system do you think would work best...
View ArticleAn IT Strategy That Would Please Charlie Sheen!
There is a belief that a new ERP system by itself will turn around a struggling business or make a thriving business more successful. As exciting as a new ERP system can be, servers, software and...
View ArticleTuesday Poll: ERP Projects and Subway Sandwiches
Over the past few months we have posted a couple of blogs comparing ERP successes and failures to Subway sandwiches (the most recent article can be read here). What type of Subway sandwich represents...
View ArticleNotable Findings From Panorama’s 2014 ERP Report Podcast
Panorama’s 2014 ERP Report is an independent analysis of ERP market data and trends culled its ongoing benchmark survey of recent enterprise software selection, implementation and benefits realization...
View ArticleGuest Blog: Three Ways to Leverage the New IBM i 7.2 Operating System
Recently, IBM announced the availability of its much anticipated IBM i 7.2 operating system – the industry’s leading integrated operating environment – to great industry acclaim. Users of Power...
View ArticleTuesday Poll: Avoiding ERP Failure
Our 2014 ERP Report shows that most ERP projects take longer than expected, cost more than expected and fail to deliver expected benefits.What do you think is the most important factor to avoid these...
View ArticleGuest Blog: How to Turn Your ERP Project Into a Party
If you’re considering buying new enterprise software or upgrading your ERP system, you’ve probably heard some pretty horrifying statistics. A 2013 study by Panorama Consulting indicated that 54% of ERP...
View ArticleYouTube: 20 Tips For ERP Selection
This webinar clip provides 20 ERP selection tips to consider before your organization begins an ERP implementation. View the full webinar here: ERP Software Selection Success: Ten Tips From the Pros at...
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The Importance of Conducting an ERP ROI Analysis
While organizations initiate ERP projects for a variety of reasons, a substantial return on investment (ROI) is a motivation for most, if not all, organizations. A business case outlining the costs,...
View ArticleTuesday Poll: ERP Consulting Firm Services
According to our 2014 ERP Report, 83% of respondents employed the services of an ERP consulting firm during their ERP project. The areas where the consulting firms provided guidance varied from ERP...
View ArticleYouTube: 10 ERP Selection Tips From the Pros at Panorama – Part 1
This webinar clip will explore the ways companies can evaluate and find the right ERP software for their organizations. Hosted by January Paulk, Director of Client Services at Panorama, this is a...
View ArticleYouTube: 10 ERP Selection Tips From the Pros at Panorama – Part 2
This webinar clip will explore the ways companies can evaluate and find the right ERP software for their organizations. Hosted by January Paulk, Director of Client Services at Panorama, this is a...
View ArticleYouTube: 10 ERP Selection Tips From the Pros at Panorama – Part 3
This webinar clip will explore the ways companies can evaluate and find the right ERP software for their organizations. Hosted by January Paulk, Director of Client Services at Panorama, this is a...
View ArticleYouTube: 10 ERP Selection Tips From the Pros at Panorama – Part 4
This webinar clip will explore the ways companies can evaluate and find the right ERP software for their organizations. Hosted by January Paulk, Director of Client Services at Panorama, this is a...
View ArticleYouTube: 10 ERP Selection Tips From the Pros at Panorama – Part 5
This webinar clip will explore the ways companies can evaluate and find the right ERP software for their organizations. Hosted by January Paulk, Director of Client Services at Panorama, this is a...
View ArticlePodcast: Notable Findings From Panorama’s 2015 ERP Report
Panorama’s 2015 ERP Report is an independent analysis of ERP market data and trends culled its ongoing benchmark survey of recent enterprise software selection, implementation and benefits realization...
View ArticleSAP vs. Oracle vs. Microsoft Dynamics vs. Infor: Implementation Duration
Panorama’s Clash of the Titans 2016 provides an independent comparison of SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and Infor. Watch this webinar clip for a more in-depth analysis of the average implementation...
View ArticleSAP vs. Oracle vs. Microsoft Dynamics vs. Infor: Customization
Panorama’s Clash of the Titans 2016 provides an independent comparison of SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and Infor. Watch this webinar clip for an analysis of the average levels of customization for...
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