ERP Failures: Stop Blaming Your Vendors, Start Fixing Your Planning
ERP failures aren’t happening because your system integrator can’t code fast enough. They’re happening because your organization didn’t make the right decisions before the project ever kicked off. That might sound harsh — but it’s also liberating. Because once you shift your focus from finger-pointing to forward planning, you can take back control of your […]
Lander Talent
We’re builders, not salespeople. Lander Talent Connecting Top Talent with Transformational Opportunities Lander Talent is a community-driven, expert-led staffing firm specializing in ERP, IT, and digital transformation. Find Your Next Role Human-first. People-first. Truth-first. At Lander Talent, we believe that great teams don’t just hit deadlines—they change trajectory. Founded by Jonathan Whipple and Eric Kimberling, […]
Rethink the Rip-and-Replace: 5 Reasons Why ERP Modernization Doesn’t Have to Mean Starting Over
Is “Rip and Replace” Still the Right Answer in 2025? For decades, the conventional wisdom in enterprise software has been this: if your ERP is outdated, it’s time for a rip-and-replace — tear it out and start fresh. Vendors love this idea — and why wouldn’t they? A full replacement means bigger contracts, longer implementations, […]
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 […]
Ripping Off the Band-Aid: The Truth About ERP Upgrades in the Cloud Era
Meta Description: The Upgrade Question: A Cloud-Era Reality Check When Chris on LinkedIn asked whether ERP providers would be pushing new platform versions that companies would be forced to adopt, it hit a nerve. Upgrades are one of the most anxiety-inducing aspects of ERP strategy. They’re time-consuming. They’re expensive. And they can disrupt your entire […]
Hiring the right ERP partner won’t save your transformation — but building the right internal team just might.
In most digital transformations, leaders tend to obsess over choosing the “right” technology or the “best” system integrator. But what often gets overlooked is the team sitting inside your own four walls — the internal team responsible for making or breaking your transformation. So how do you assemble the right team? We sat down with […]
AI Code Assistants: Hype, Headlines, and the Hidden Truth
Why smart leaders are asking tougher questions about AI productivity claims. AI-powered code assistants—like GitHub Copilot and others—have quickly become one of the most hyped use cases for generative AI in enterprise tech. With bold claims like “30% developer productivity gains,” it’s no wonder that CIOs and CTOs are under pressure to adopt. But here’s […]
AI in ERP: What Customers Want vs. What They Fear
Why adoption is lagging—and how to move forward with clarity and control. AI is no longer a futuristic concept in enterprise tech. It’s here. It’s embedded in your ERP, your analytics, your workflows. And just like cloud five years ago, AI is quickly becoming a non-negotiable. But while organizations recognize they must embrace AI, many […]
The Government Digital Transformation Report 2025
Governments across the world are facing unprecedented pressure to modernize outdated systems, improve service delivery, and embrace emerging technologies like AI and cloud-based infrastructure. But transformation in the public sector comes with its own set of challenges – and lessons worth sharing.
Executive’s Guide to Digital Transformation
Lead with confidence in an era of constant disruption.
Whether you’re driving an ERP rollout, launching AI initiatives, or transforming your supply chain, this comprehensive executive playbook gives you the strategy, tools, and insights you need to succeed.
Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report 2025
This in-depth report provides practical insights into how leading manufacturers and distributors are leveraging digital transformation to improve efficiency, agility, and resilience. Whether you’re evaluating ERP systems, modernizing your supply chain, or implementing AI and automation, this guide covers everything you need to know.
Why Most SAP Customers Still Haven’t Moved to S/4HANA
And why that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Despite SAP’s aggressive push to migrate its customer base to S/4HANA, the reality on the ground tells a very different story. A recent study from SAP Insider reveals a staggering truth: 35,000 SAP customers haven’t even started their S/4HANA transformations, and another 30,000 haven’t completed the move. […]