Big ERP Is Becoming Obsolete — What’s Replacing It
For decades, monolithic ERP suites from vendors like SAP and Oracle promised a single system to run the business. But like Blockbuster ignoring Netflix or BlackBerry underestimating the iPhone, big ERP has missed where the market is headed. The category isn’t disappearing overnight—but its role is shrinking fast, and the operating model that surrounds it […]
Cutting ERP Costs Without Cutting Corners
Most ERP projects don’t go over budget because of the software.They go over because of poor planning, bloated timelines, and the wrong people making the wrong decisions at the wrong time — all of which drive up ERP costs unnecessarily. The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way. At Third Stage Consulting, we’ve […]
Why This $25 Billion Steel Company Succeeded in ERP Implementation When So Many Fail
When most headlines shout about failed ERP implementations and digital transformations, the success stories often go untold. But understanding what makes a transformation succeed is just as critical—if not more—than dissecting what went wrong. In this blog, we highlight a case study of a $25 billion multinational steel company that defied the odds and executed […]
How to Define a Realistic ERP Implementation Budget: 5 Key Steps
How to Define a Realistic ERP Implementation Budget: 5 Key Steps