Why Software Vendors Get Your Digital Transformation Timeline Wrong
When embarking on a digital transformation, it’s easy to get swept up in the enthusiasm vendors bring to the table. They offer glossy demos, confident digital transformation timelines, and an implementation roadmap that seems simple and straightforward. But here’s the truth: those timelines are usually wrong.Not because the software doesn’t work—but because your organization isn’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The $150 Million ERP Disaster Waiting to Happen: Why the UK Government’s Matrix Project is Doomed
When an organization commits $150 million to an ERP implementation, the assumption is that the project will be a resounding success. After all, that’s a significant investment meant to streamline operations, improve efficiencies, and drive digital transformation. However, history has shown that big budgets don’t always translate to success—especially when the risks are this high. […]
5 Reasons Big Consulting Firms Are Failing in ERP & Digital Transformation (And What to Do Instead)
For decades, big consulting firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG, and Capgemini have dominated the ERP consulting and digital transformation space. Their extensive networks, vendor partnerships, and reputation made them the default choice for organizations embarking on ERP implementations. But that era is coming to an end. As businesses demand unbiased ERP consulting, cost-effective […]
Third Stage Consulting Group Expands Global Footprint to Include Africa Market
Third Stage Consulting Group is expanding its global footprint to include Africa with the opening of a local office and the growth of regional resources. Led by Clifford Martin, a digital transformation and technology implementation veteran with over 20 years of experience, this team specializes in supporting African business growth and overall technology advisory within […]
The Coronavirus and Manufacturing ERP
Reflecting back, it was pretty clear that 2019 was a transitionary year for manufacturing. Output was down, and tariffs and trade policies were a large part of the reason. Call it “political instability” that caused some manufacturers to hesitate or postpone capital investments in machinery or tech (including ERP) that could make them more efficient […]
Leaving Panorama Consulting: Reflections on the ERP Software Industry’s State of Chaos
Although it’s been nearly 18 months since several from my team and I separated from Panorama Consulting to form Third Stage Consulting, I still get daily inquiries from people unaware we are no longer with the old company. As discussed below, it took my favorite rock star’s death to finally motivate me to tell the […]
Third Stage Consulting Expands into Europe
Technology-agnostic ERP software and digital transformation specialists launch European subsidiary to better support global client base 30 May 2019 DENVER, CO – Third Stage Consulting Group, the leading technology-agnostic digital transformation and ERP software consulting firm, today announced their expansion into Europe, appointing Stuart Robb as Vice President, Europe. He will be responsible for developing […]