Has Your Business Outgrown QuickBooks? Signs It’s Time to Scale Your Technology
From QuickBooks to Scalability: The Inflection Point for Growing Businesses Small businesses often launch with minimal tech: QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and a handful of manual workflows. But what happens when your customer expectations begin to mirror Amazon’s—and your internal systems can’t keep up? That’s the inflection point where many companies find themselves today. Customers expect real-time […]
Tyler Technologies: The Public Sector ERP Powerhouse You Shouldn’t Ignore
What Is Tyler Technologies? A Public Sector ERP Giant Tyler Technologies is one of the leading providers of ERP software specifically built for public sector organizations. While it doesn’t have the name recognition of SAP or Oracle, Tyler powers thousands of municipalities, counties, and state agencies across the United States. Unlike traditional ERP vendors that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Current State Mapping Is Critical for Digital Transformation Success
The Starting Point for Any Digital Transformation Current state mapping is the essential first step in any digital transformation. Before you can optimize or automate a process, you need to understand how it works today. Whether you’re planning a large-scale ERP implementation, migrating to new systems, or reimagining your operations, this foundational exercise ensures you […]
D365 Integration Challenges and Why Industry Experience Matters
Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) can unlock major benefits for businesses—but it often comes with significant integration challenges, especially when connecting non-Microsoft tools or outdated legacy systems. These issues can slow down deployments, introduce errors, or create long-term technical debt. In this blog, we’ll break down the most common D365 integration challenges companies face and […]
How to Deploy a Digital Transformation and ERP Project at (Almost) No Cost
Digital transformation and ERP projects are notorious for costing too much — but they don’t have to.If you’re looking to modernize your business without breaking the bank, it’s time to rethink the traditional approach. At Third Stage Consulting, we help clients worldwide achieve successful digital transformations without overspending. In this blog, we’ll share practical strategies […]
Digital Transformation Is Dying—And That Might Be a Good Thing
Despite all the hype, massive budgets, and endless headlines in 2025, digital transformation is, quite frankly, dying. And for once, that’s not a bad thing. It sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Especially when global spending on digital transformation is expected to balloon past $4 trillion in the next few years. Yet, beneath the buzzwords, the real […]
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 […]
The SAP Resource Shortage: A Key Factor in Catastrophic Implementations
The world of enterprise software is facing a growing crisis—an alarming shortage of skilled SAP consultants. As businesses scramble to upgrade their legacy systems to S/4HANA before the 2030 deadline, the demand for experienced resources is far outpacing supply. But what does this mean for businesses implementing SAP? And does this shortage contribute to the […]
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 […]