What is a Digital Supply Chain? [Digitization of Supply Chain Management]

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At Third Stage Consulting, we focus on helping organizations improve their supply chains through automation and technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that supply chain improvements are crucial for organizations to navigate uncertainty in the 2020s and beyond. In this article, we will discuss the major components of a digital supply chain and how they can be applied to your organization. To learn more about best practices for digital transformation in supply chains and other business functions, you can download our annual digital transformation report. This report provides strategies and best practices for organizations going through supply chain transformations and overall digital transformations. You can access the report at the bottom of this article.

Integrated ERP Software or Best of Breed Systems: Which is the Best Digital Strategy?

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The technology industry has been debating whether a single ERP system or a best-of-breed model is better. However, it’s important to determine the best approach for your organization. As part of our client’s digital transformations, we assess and aid them in implementing Integrated ERP Software. A significant debate that arises is whether to deploy a […]

Advice for Digital Transformation Executive Sponsors and Steering Committees

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Executive sponsorship and leadership are among the most critical roles in any digital transformation project. However, executives and their project teams often don’t know what an executive should do to be effective in a digital transformation. In this article we will discuss how we would approach being an Executive Sponsor.

Das Ende von Microsoft Great Plains im Jahr 2025 – Worüber Sie Bescheid wissen sollten

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ERP-System sind in vielerlei Hinsicht lebende, atmende Einheiten im Unternehmen. Diese Systeme erfordern ein gewisses Maß an Aufmerksamkeit, damit sie – auch nach der Implementierung – erfolgreich eingesetzt werden können. Obwohl ERP-Software von vielen als eine gute Investition angesehen wird, ist sie keine langfristige Lösung. Irgendwann werden veraltete Systeme obsolet und müssen ersetzt werden. Die ERP-Anbieter haben dann die Wahl zwischen der Fortsetzung des Supports für die alten Produkte oder der Erstellung eines “End-of-Life”-Plans in der Hoffnung, dass die Kunden auf die neueste Version umsteigen.

What Is ChatGPT? [Pros and Cons of OpenAI Software]

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Chat GPT is a technology that is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. It has gained mainstream adoption and attracts significant attention from mass media and TV shows. The question that arises is whether Chat GPT is beneficial to society. It is worth examining whether Chat GPT can enhance our personal and business lives or potentially undermine our success.

Why Independent ERP Software Consultants are a Must-Have for Successful Digital Transformations

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Third Stage Consulting is an independent consulting firm. We assist clients in selecting and implementing technology and guiding them through their digital transformations. Nevertheless, we are not associated with any software vendor and do not receive any commissions or kickbacks. Additionally, we do not have any vested interest in any client’s digital strategy decisions.

Thus, the question arises: Why do we need an independent consulting firm? How can an independent consulting firm be helpful, and how could it ensure success for a digital transformation? These are the topics I intend to discuss today.

The Dark Side of the Digital Transformation and Tech Consulting Industry

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I have some bad news for you, the tech industry is rigged, and even more importantly, the rigging of the tech industry is creating a lot of problems for you as an organization, leading to a lot of bad decisions. But how exactly is the tech industry rigged, and how does that affect us in our digital transformations?