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The 2024 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
Our experts have highlighted ten vendors that can help your organization make data-driven decisions.
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Lessons Learned From the Lidl ERP System Failure
In 2011, grocery store chain Lidl kicked off what was meant to be a transformative initiative. Thousands of staff members and hundreds of outside consultants came together to help the German discount supermarket implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP)...
8 Technical ERP Project Management Tips
ERP implementations are massive undertakings with notoriously high failure rates. As a project manager, how do you set you and your team up for a successful ERP implementation? Based on our experience, we’ve put together a list of technical ERP project...
What is the Connection Between Business Intelligence and ERP?
What is the connection between business intelligence and ERP? In short, your ERP system is responsible for receiving and organizing data, while business intelligence (BI) tools analyze this data to provide actionable insights. As you’re evaluating ERP systems,...
5 Signs of Vendor Misrepresentation in Government ERP Implementations
A successful ERP implementation can improve organizational efficiencies, reduce manual errors, and streamline operations. Arguably nowhere are these features more important than in the public sector. While the right ERP vendor can ensure your project goes off without...
6 Components of an Effective Cloud ERP Implementation Methodology
Cloud technology can help you keep pace with the competition, unlock new efficiencies and enable real-time data insights. What’s the key to ensuring your solution helps you achieve all of these benefits? The key is using the right cloud ERP implementation methodology....
8 ERP and eCommerce Integration Tips
Are you at the helm of a brick-and-mortar operation that’s ready to expand into the online realm? Or, do you have an existing eCommerce system and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution but are struggling with data issues and inefficiency because...
Podcast: What is the Role of Information Technology in Sustainable Manufacturing?
Many ERP vendors are focusing on manufacturing sustainability as organizations become more conscious of not only saying they’re using sustainable resources but also proving it. In this podcast, we interview Colin Elkins, Vice President of Manufacturing Industries at...
7 ERP Myths You’ll Believe Unless You Ask the Right Questions
To understand how ERP myths start, you first need to understand what it’s like to be an ERP vendor: Being an ERP vendor who not only sells but also implements software is a challenging endeavor because it requires a team of technical resources that understands the...
ERP vs SCM: Understanding the Difference
You already know that ERP software can streamline your business processes and add structure and visibility to your supply chain. However, did you know that supply chain management (SCM) software also can help you achieve many of these same objectives? That said, which...
Podcast: How to Implement Business Process Management for Your ERP Project
To get the most out of your ERP project or business transformation, you need to use the right tools. In this podcast, Karl Hiesterman, Senior Manager of Business Process Management at Panorama, explains how to implement business process management in support of your...
Reasons for Business Process Management Failure
Before you begin ERP selection, it’s important to conduct business process management. This will help you map your processes and determine your ERP requirements. It will also help you improve and standardize your processes. However, many business process management...
5 Benefits of IoT in ERP: Why it’s a Must-Have
There’s no denying that the internet of things (IoT) has revolutionized the post-digital era. A vast network of connected devices is now sharing data via the internet. Often, this data flows into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The increasing...
Should Your ERP Disaster or Lawsuit be Settled Outside of Court?
When you’re in the middle of an ERP disaster, the idea of taking your case to court can heap stress onto an already-frustrating situation. It’s no secret that ERP lawsuits are expensive and risky. In addition, most judges and jurors don’t understand the...
How to Achieve Business-IT Alignment
When your CIO is the only executive involved in the ERP project; when managers believe the project won’t significantly impact their departments; when the goal of the project is IT-related – these are all examples of a lack of business-IT alignment. It’s important to...
Benefits of ERP Integration for Siloed Organizations
ERP integration is about ensuring your ERP implementation results in the seamless connection of all your company’s technology and processes. Today, we’re sharing a few key benefits of ERP integration. These benefits are especially relevant to companies...
Big Bang Implementation vs. Phased Implementation Approach in ERP
You have many decisions to make during an ERP implementation. One of the most important decisions is what type of ERP implementation you want to pursue. Do you want to do a gradual rollout? Do you want to go live with everything at once? The latter is referred to as...
The F-word: Fraud and ERP Vendor Misrepresentation
During the sales process, slight exaggeration is common among ERP vendors – they emphasize their strengths and successes while downplaying their gaps and weaknesses. However, when a vendor goes beyond slight exaggeration, this behavior may be reflective of ERP vendor...
What is a System Integrator?
A system integrator is a company that specializes in bringing together various hardware and software products from multiple vendors and ensuring those components seamlessly work together. During an enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, this is especially...
Signs of True Business Integration (After ERP Implementation)
You’ve made the investment, applied the resources and done the work. Now it’s time to measure if your ERP project was the success you anticipated. While there are many ways to gauge the effectiveness of an ERP implementation, the true test lies in the...
