ERP Is Dead… Sort Of: Why the Future of Enterprise Tech Is Bigger Than ERP
By Third Stage Consulting “ERP is dead.”It’s a bold statement—and maybe a little dramatic—but the truth is this: ERP software as we’ve known it is no longer the uncontested king of enterprise technology. Organizations are waking up to a new reality. They don’t always need to rip and replace a legacy system with a massive, […]
5 Things Software Vendors Don’t Want You to Know About ERP Projects
When it comes to ERP and digital transformation projects, software vendors will happily tell you what they want you to hear. But what about the things they don’t say—the myths they quietly perpetuate because it benefits their bottom line? In this blog, we’re pulling back the curtain on five truths software vendors often avoid. If […]
Understanding Supply Chain Management: Key Terms and Concepts for Modern Organizations
By Third Stage Consulting Effective supply chain management (SCM) is no longer optional—it’s essential. From navigating raw material shortages to meeting high consumer expectations for fast delivery, organizations are under constant pressure to optimize their supply chains. Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, understanding core supply chain concepts can help you reduce costs, improve […]
Is SAP the Next BlackBerry? The Future of ERP and the End of the Monolith
The question isn’t if the ERP landscape is shifting — it’s how fast and who survives. SAP, once the gold standard of enterprise software, is now facing increasing pressure from disruptive startups, interoperability platforms, and shifting customer expectations. While it won’t disappear overnight, the writing may already be on the wall — and its downfall […]
Government & Public Sector
Government & Public Sector Modernizing Government Through Digital Transformation Government agencies and public institutions face a unique set of challenges—outdated legacy systems, complex procurement rules, and increased demand for efficiency and transparency. At Third Stage, we help public sector organizations modernize systems, improve service delivery, and ensure project accountability. From ERP modernization to large-scale change […]
Manufacturing & Distribution
Digital Transformation Digital Transformation for Manufacturing & Distribution The manufacturing and distribution landscape is evolving—fast. From supply chain disruption and global competition to rising customer expectations and Industry 4.0 technologies, companies in this space are under pressure to modernize. That’s where we come in. Third Stage Consulting helps manufacturers and distributors navigate ERP selection, optimize […]
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Digital Transformation Industries We Serve Driving digital transformation across diverse sectors with specialized expertise and proven results. Learn More Expertise Across Industries At Third Stage Consulting, we work with organizations across industries to guide their digital transformation journeys—from strategy to implementation. While our experience spans sectors like healthcare, retail, non-profit, and education, we specialize in […]
What SAP Doesn’t Want You to Know About ECC, S/4HANA, and Your Real Options
The ERP world is at a boiling point — especially for SAP customers. If you’ve invested heavily in ECC and SAP is already pressuring you to jump to S/4HANA, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth SAP doesn’t want you to know: you don’t have to follow their timeline — or their narrative. You have […]
Is AI in ERP Real — or Just Hype?
In 2025, AI is everywhere—headlines, vendor demos, boardroom discussions. And now, ERP software vendors are jumping into the hype, promising that artificial intelligence will completely transform how businesses run their operations. But is it actually happening? Or are we still years away from truly integrated AI capabilities in ERP? The truth is somewhere in between. […]
Mission Control AI
Accelerate Your Digital Transformation. Reduce Cost. Eliminate Risk. Increase Success. Mission Control AI Digital transformation and ERP projects are notoriously complex, expensive, and risky. That’s why we built Mission Control AI—a proprietary toolset developed by Third Stage Consulting to change the way transformation projects are delivered. Leveraging the collective knowledge of 100+ consultants and insights […]
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 […]
Why Technology Project Failures Land in Court — And What Expert Witnesses Really See
It’s an unfortunate but unavoidable truth: some digital transformation and ERP projects go so far off the rails that they land in the courtroom. At that point, clients often hire consulting firms like ours to act as independent, unbiased expert witnesses, helping courts and legal teams understand exactly what went wrong, why it happened, and […]