Leaving Panorama Consulting: Reflections on the ERP Software Industry’s State of Chaos
Although it’s been nearly 18 months since several from my team and I separated from Panorama Consulting to form Third Stage Consulting, I still get daily inquiries from people unaware we are no longer with the old company. As discussed below, it took my favorite rock star’s death to finally motivate me to tell the […]
How to Create Your Digital Transformation Change Management Strategy
Organizational change management is the #1 determinant of ERP implementation success vs. failure, yet most organizations misunderstand or underestimate the importance of change management. Too often, organizations and project teams fail to have a cohesive or complete change management strategy when deploying a digital transformation or ERP implementation. An effective change management strategy is critical […]
Hey Siri: What Does Artificial Intelligence Have in Store for ERP Systems?
If you’ve ever watched Iron Man movies, you’ll notice Tony Stark’s different artificial intelligence (AI) partners. From helping him create a new element to helping him do chores and run tests, AI in the Marvel Universe is extremely advanced and helpful. So how much of this is fiction and how much is possible? Let’s discuss […]
Is Microsoft Losing Control of its D365 Implementations?
Microsoft’s push to Dynamics 365 has been significant. Companies are upgrading from legacy environments at an ever-increasing rate, and we are also seeing an unprecedented number of greenfield implementations. In conjunction with this, we are finding an alarming increase in D365 implementation problems, stemming from a global shortage of certified D365 consultants. Recent Microsoft D365 […]
How to Create a Change Management Plan for Your S/4HANA, D365, or Oracle ERP Implementation
ERP systems have changed a ton in the last 20 years, but the keys to successful ERP implementations has changed very little. Yet too many people still don’t understand these keys to ERP success. While products such as SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle ERP Cloud, and other top ERP systems are changing at breakneck […]
Are Big ERP Systems Integrators Best for Your Organization?
We have been stressing the importance of vetting your ERP Value-Added Reseller (VAR) or Systems Integrator (SI) for some time now, and the message seems to be hitting nerves across the industry. One common error we are seeing companies make is jumping to a conclusion regarding the size of the SI that is needed far […]
Top 10 Digital Transformation and ERP Software Industry Predictions for 2020
When offering predictions for 2020 and beyond, most ERP consultants, vendors, and systems integrators will offer the typical buzzwords and hype being pushed by the latest technologies. But the reality is that there is a storm brewing in the ERP software industry in 2020, so it is important to understand how to navigate these challenges. […]
Is Your ERP System Really that Bad?
Every day we hear horror stories daily about ERP systems that are so outdated or have become so convoluted they are causing more trouble than the value they provide to the business. Technology has been advancing at an alarming rate and legacy systems are having difficulty keeping up. New functionality is available on a daily […]
CRM vs. ERP Software: What Does Your Organization Need?
As more and more companies upgrade to modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, customer relationship management (CRM) software often comes up as a topic. If your systems are older, you may start wondering if your organization needs this sort of technology to augment your ERP software. Here are some things to keep in mind about […]
Bridging the Gap Between ERP Implementation vs. Business Transformation
Organizations generally struggle to unlock the value of their ERP implementations or digital transformations to their full potential. For many, it can be hard to deliver much more than mere incremental improvements as part of their transformations. This problem isn’t necessarily due to lack of software capabilities. Though many are lacking the maturity of past […]
Is Infor Losing its Edge?
Years ago, we watched Infor begin to make a name for itself as a leading ERP vendor. The revamping of their product offerings and introduction of Charles Phillips as CEO brought new direction and energy to the software provider. Then we saw a $2B+ investment from Koch Equity along with other investment groups and they […]
Getting to Successful ERP Data Migration … The First Frontier
ERP data migration has never been more important. Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, eCommerce, and other emerging technologies are highly dependent on solid data – yet it’s an area that many organizations struggle with in their attempts to reach the third stage of ERP implementation success. Before implementing new ERP software, there are […]