Only 30% of SAP Customers Are Happy – Here’s Why
A recent AI analysis of thousands of social media comments revealed something shocking—but not surprising for those deep in the ERP world: only 30% of people have anything positive to say about SAP, specifically its flagship S/4HANA platform. Another 30% spoke negatively, while the remaining 40% remained neutral. This net approval score of zero might […]
Business Process Management
Business Process Management: Streamlining Operations for Maximum Efficiency Optimize Your Business Workflows for Growth & Scalability Effective Business Process Management (BPM) is the foundation of operational efficiency, ensuring that workflows are optimized, automated, and aligned with business goals. Without structured BPM, organizations face bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and inconsistent processes. At Third Stage Consulting, we help businesses […]
Why I Quit the Big Four: A Look Inside My Consulting Career
When I first started my career in consulting, I joined one of the most prestigious firms in the world: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). It was the late 1990s, and as a newly minted MBA grad, I couldn’t wait to dive into the world of consulting. Like many others, I believed that working at one of the Big […]
Lidl’s $600 Million SAP Disaster: What Went Wrong and What Every Business Can Learn
In the rapidly evolving digital economy, enterprise software implementations are no longer optional—they’re essential. But when done poorly, they can lead to catastrophic outcomes. One of the most glaring examples in recent years is Lidl’s failed SAP implementation. The German-based global grocery chain invested a staggering $600 million into modernizing its enterprise systems—only to abandon […]
5 Ways to Tell If a Vendor’s Recommendation Is Best for You Or Just Best for Them
When organizations embark on a digital transformation or ERP implementation journey, one of the most common and costly missteps is trusting software vendors too blindly. It’s easy to be dazzled by compelling sales pitches, glossy product demos, and extravagant conference experiences. But behind the polish often lies a hard truth: what’s good for the vendor […]
Digital Transformation Is Dying—And That Might Be a Good Thing
Despite all the hype, massive budgets, and endless headlines in 2025, digital transformation is, quite frankly, dying. And for once, that’s not a bad thing. It sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Especially when global spending on digital transformation is expected to balloon past $4 trillion in the next few years. Yet, beneath the buzzwords, the real […]
The Rise of Agentic AI: How Autonomous Intelligence is Redefining Business and Beyond
When most people hear the word “AI,” their minds immediately jump to the usual suspects: ChatGPT, Google Bard, Microsoft Copilot. These tools have become increasingly integrated into our daily lives—answering questions, generating content, helping us code or draft emails. They’re useful, they’re powerful, and they’ve changed how we think about work. But what if this […]
The Global Supply Chain Crisis: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It
Over the past several years, global supply chains have faced unprecedented disruptions. From raw material shortages to transportation bottlenecks, businesses and consumers alike have felt the impact of supply chain instability. But what exactly went wrong, and more importantly, how can we fix it? Understanding Supply Chains Supply chains are the backbone of modern commerce. […]
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The Executive Mastermind Mastermind Roadmap: Your Transformation Playbook At Third Stage Consulting, we are committed to staying at the forefront of digital transformation, ERP implementation, and enterprise technology trends. That’s why we actively participate in top conferences and events worldwide bringing expert insights, thought leadership, and real-world experience to the global stage. Whether you’re looking […]
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Featured Blog Post Why Technology Project Failures Land in Court — And What Expert Witnesses Really See It’s an unfortunate but unavoidable truth: some digital transformation and ERP projects go so far off… READ MORE Are SAP Projects Really More Prone to Failure? A Closer Look at ERP Implementation Risk Enterprise resource planning (ERP) failures […]
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Are You Being Extorted by Your Software Vendor? Probably. Here’s How to Fight Back.
When dealing with enterprise software vendors, many organizations find themselves caught in a cycle of forced upgrades, misleading promises, and vendor lock-in. If you feel like you’re being extorted by your software vendor, you probably are. Software vendors have mastered the art of coercion—convincing businesses to make decisions that may not be in their best […]