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Governments across the world are facing unprecedented pressure to modernize outdated systems, improve service delivery, and embrace emerging technologies like AI and cloud-based infrastructure.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. […]
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 […]
Our Industries
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 […]