Unlocking the Third Stage Consulting Digital Transformation Playbook: 10 Steps to Success
Since founding Third Stage Consulting several years ago, we’ve refined and elevated our methodology through experience with more than 400 clients around the world — and counting over 1,000 implementations across our team’s collective background. Today, we’re lifting the curtain on the 10-step playbook that has become the backbone of our client engagements and digital […]
Defining Your Digital Strategy: Top Technology Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Why Digital Strategy Starts with the Right Technology Trends As digital transformation accelerates, leaders are asking the right question: Which technology trends should guide our digital strategy? The answer isn’t just about adopting the flashiest tools—it’s about building a strong, flexible foundation that enables sustainable change. Whether you’re migrating to the cloud or evaluating AI-driven […]
How ERP Software Almost Killed Gummy Bears: Lessons from Haribo’s SAP Failure
By Eric Kimberling, CEO of Third Stage Consulting Yes, you read that right—ERP software nearly ruined gummy bears. Several years ago, Haribo, the beloved German candy company behind those colorful, chewy bears, ran into a digital disaster during their SAP ERP implementation. The failure wasn’t just an inconvenience—it led to major supply chain issues during […]
Why Your Employees Aren’t Ready for Digital Transformation (Even If You Think They Are)
Digital transformation promises growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage — but for most organizations, the biggest challenge isn’t technology. It’s people. If you think your team is fully ready for a transformation initiative, you’re probably wrong. In this article, we’ll explore four silent warning signs that your employees may be resisting change — not out of […]
5 Powerful Reasons Small Businesses Upgrade from QuickBooks to ERP Systems
Small businesses are the engine of innovation, but many eventually hit a point where their foundational tools—like QuickBooks, spreadsheets, or homegrown systems—no longer support their growth. If you’re at that inflection point, you’re not alone. At Third Stage Consulting, we frequently help small businesses navigate the decision to implement ERP software. But what sparks this […]
Top 10 AI-Enabled ERP and Enterprise Technology Platforms in 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming the cornerstone of modern enterprise software. ERP vendors and enterprise tech providers are racing to embed AI into their platforms—not just for automation, but to drive intelligent decision-making, predictive insights, and adaptive business processes. But the AI maturity curve varies wildly. Some vendors are ahead of the curve, using […]
Digital Strategy: Shaping the Future of Organizational Success
Digital strategy has rapidly evolved into an essential component of organizational success, shaping how businesses approach and manage technology-driven change. A comprehensive digital strategy serves as the foundation for successful digital transformation, ensuring clarity, alignment, and realism throughout the process. In this article, we explore the core components of digital strategy, detailing the critical pillars […]
Why Over 80% of Digital Transformations Fail—And How to Avoid Being One of Them
Digital transformation is a necessity in today’s business landscape, yet more than 80% of digital transformation initiatives fail. Despite the complexity involved, avoiding failure doesn’t require rocket science—just three critical principles: Balance, Alignment, and Realism (BAR). Understanding these three pillars is essential to raising the bar on your digital transformation efforts and ensuring success. Why […]
Is Your Digital Strategy Actually a Digital Tragedy?
But when companies rush into digital transformation without clear planning, the result isn’t a strategy—it’s a digital tragedy. Many organizations jump into ERP implementations headfirst, believing that technology alone will fix their problems. But without a well-defined digital strategy, they end up with: So, how do you avoid a digital tragedy and craft a winning […]
How to Choose the Best Digital Strategy for Your Business (2025 Guide)
When defining a digital strategy for your organization, the number of available options can be overwhelming. The wrong decision can lead to costly inefficiencies, while the right strategy can set your business up for long-term success. To help you navigate this complex decision, we’ll break down four key digital strategy options: ✅ Single ERP System […]
Oracle ERP Cloud vs. Oracle NetSuite : Une comparaison indépendante par un tiers
Au fil des années où nous avons fourni notre classement annuel des meilleurs systèmes ERP indépendamment de la technologie, nous n’avons jamais vu un classement comme celui de 2020. Non seulement il y avait des surprises sur la liste – en particulier avec ServiceNow, Workday et SAP S/4HANA – mais certains produits de fournisseurs se […]
Oracle ERP Cloud vs. Oracle NetSuite: Una Comparación Independiente de Terceros
En los años que hemos estado proporcionando nuestro ranking anual de los mejores sistemas ERP independientes de la tecnologÃa, nunca habÃamos visto uno como el de 2020. No solo hubo algunas sorpresas en la lista, particularmente con ServiceNow, Workday y SAP S/4HANA, sino que algunos productos de los proveedores obtuvieron mejores resultados que otros. Este […]