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Should You Test ERP Software Before Purchasing?
Posted November 11, 2013 by Todd James
You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it first. You wouldn't buy a pair of jeans without trying them on. So, would you want to buy ERP software without testing it first? Probably not,… Read More
Using ERP Systems to Fuel Operational Scalability
Posted September 4, 2013 by Panorama Consulting
For many, implementing new ERP software is a no-brainer: the old system doesn't function, people work around it, and/or the organization simply “needs” a new solution. Our clients commonly complain that their legacy processes and… Read More
Tips to Avoid Smoke-and-Mirror Software Demonstrations
Posted August 13, 2013 by Steven Phillips
It is well-known that selecting the wrong software package can doom an ERP, CRM or any other software implementation before it gets started. The good news is plenty of information, tools and resources are available… Read More
How to Avoid Going to Trial Over an ERP Failure
Posted August 9, 2013 by Panorama Consulting
At the beginning of an ERP implementation, no one involved wants or expects to get caught up in a lawsuit. Despite the fact that, according to our 2013 ERP Report, most ERP implementations take longer… Read More
Buyer’s Guide: What Type of ERP Is Right for Me?
Posted July 15, 2013 by Ashley Dotterweich
Selecting an ERP can be one of the most significant (and expensive) software purchases that you’ll make for your company, so it pays to get it right the first time. There’s no one-size-fits-all ERP solution,… Read More
Are ERP Software Modifications Always a Bad Idea?
Posted July 4, 2013 by Steven Phillips
As an inexperienced project leader back in the 1980's, I once informed an executive at a large aerospace manufacturer we are going "vanilla" with our enterprise software implementation. Absolutely NO software modifications or enhancements allowed… Read More
ERP Implementations: Cloud vs. On-Premise Deployment Strategies
Posted June 20, 2013 by Panorama Consulting
One of the key benefits of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud ERP systems is that the technological deployment of the software can be easier than traditional, on-premise implementations. Easier access to the software,… Read More
ERP Software Knowledge Transfer - Is it Just Part of the Sales Pitch?
Posted June 18, 2013 by Steven Phillips
It is very common among ERP projects for consultants to make big promises to transfer software knowledge to their client. For example, we often hear the proverbial statement: "One of our goals is to work… Read More
The Case For – and Against – ERP Customization
Posted May 3, 2013 by Panorama Consulting
When it comes to ERP systems, the word “customization” is one of the most dreaded terms that an executive hears. In fact, I would estimate that at least 90-percent of Panorama’s ERP selection clients indicate a… Read More
Hey You, Get Off of My Cloud: CIO Concerns with Cloud ERP Systems
Posted April 11, 2013 by Panorama Consulting
Cloud ERP systems are getting a lot of attention these days. SaaS ERP vendors – such as Salesforce, Workday, Plex Systems and NetSuite – and other cloud providers are demonstrating revenue growth that most traditional… Read More