Avis vs. Hertz: A Tale of Two Digital Transformations
I’m always fascinated by how digital transformations that look so similar on the surface can end with such different results. I’ve spent the better part of my career as an independent ERP consultant and ERP expert witness studying the nuances that define success versus failure. The other day, I read a Wall Street Journal article […]
How to Fix a Failing Oracle ERP Cloud implementation
Have you ever thought about what actions you need to take to fix an Oracle ERP Cloud implementation that has gone south? If not that’s perfectly ok, because this article is specifically for you. To begin with, Oracle ERP Cloud is an extremely useful tool that can increase the ability of your organization to optimize […]
The Digital Transformation Declaration of Independence
In the US, we celebrate our independence every July 4. While this is not a recognized holiday in most parts of the world, it is worth striving for independence in certain facets of business and digital transformation. The ERP software and digital transformation industries have long been ruled by incumbents that we should be striving […]
SAP’s S/4HANA Activate Methodology: The Missing Pieces
Despite improvements over previous methodologies to implement SAP S/4/HANA transformation, the Activate methodology is not a silver bullet that addresses all the needs of your S/4HANA transformation. In fact, blind faith in the SAP Activate methodology is what has led to SAP failures at Revlon, Lidl, and other organizations in recent years. Some challenges that […]
How to Fix a Failing SAP S/4HANA Implementation
Sometimes I get the feeling that people get tired of hearing me talk about some of the recent string of high-profile SAP failures. But then I post another article about the SAP failure at Revlon, Lidl, Haribo, or any of the others, and the article inevitably goes viral. Still, I don’t feel right dissecting these […]
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sure Step Methodology: The Missing Pieces
Despite improvements over previous methodologies to implement Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft’s Sure Step Methodology for Dynamics 365 deployments is not a silver bullet that addresses all the needs of your D365 transformation. This understanding is a prerequisite to a successful Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation. Some challenges that we see a lot of organizations run into includes: […]
Managing Stress During ERP Implementation
Pretty much anyone who speaks of their past experiences with an ERP implementation jokes about hair loss, weight gain, insomnia, irritability, etc. Essentially, it STRESSED THEM OUT. In fact, this is a key finding from our 2019 ERP Report. My question is, why do we let this happen? We’re not going to answer this question […]
SAP’s 2025 Deadline: Remember Y2K?
SAP recently announced its “2025 Deadline,” suggesting support will end for all legacy products such as ECC and R/3 come December 2025. This has sent a shockwave through the industry and companies are scrambling to take action, and not all in a good way. Y2K Déjà vu We all remember 1999, when the threat of […]
ERP Failure: Is it Time to Take it on the Run?
I have recently been listening to some of the classic hits from REO Speedwagon. As they once said in their heyday, “you’re under the gun, so you take it on the run.” I heard this particular song (“Take it on the Run”) while I was writing my recent blog about Revlon’s SAP failure, so I […]
How to Plan for an Oracle ERP Cloud Implementation
Are you planning on implementing Oracle ERP Cloud for your business? Are you concerned about the planning process? The good news is that you’re not alone in the quest to determine how to plan for an Oracle ERP Cloud implementation. Most organizations today tend to be unsure about their implementation process and how to successfully […]
Why Customer Experience Should Dictate Your Digital Transformation
Customer experience (CX) should drive your digital transformation. But with the increasing number of digital transformation failures in recent years, it is clear that we are focused on the wrong things. Most organizations implement new digital technologies with the intent of creating additional value and enhancing the customer experience. But, as we have seen in […]
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 […]