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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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Back to School: When Will ERP Software Customers Learn to Avoid Failure?
As kids across the country begin heading their way back to school for the new academic year, CIOs and their respective organizations appear to still be getting schooled on the harsh realities of ERP implementations. In the last week, two fairly high-profile lawsuits...Externalities Affecting Your ERP Purchase
With the markets in turmoil around the world and the fear of a double-dip recession here at home, the externalities of our world right now make it increasingly difficult to commit to any major purchase — either in our personal lives or our professional ones. But...Tips for Managing ERP Software Vendors
In 2009, Panorama published our Tips for Managing ERP Software Vendors During the Software Selection Process white paper (it’s the fourth from the top if you click through that link). Reading through it recently, I was a bit surprised at both how little and how...Finance: The Hub of Your ERP System
The ERP finance module is at the core of many modern ERP software systems for one simple reason: finance and accounting transactions touch every area of business operations. Without a doubt, the state of an organization’s finances is essential to its well-being....Signs That You May be Suffering From ERP Systems Erosion
We often work with clients who are determined to replace their legacy ERP systems. More often than not, by the time a company engages Panorama to evaluate and select a new system, key players in the organization are determined to find something better than what they...Going Vertical With ERP Systems
ERP software systems combine horizontal and vertical attributes to meet the needs of specific companies in specific industries. Because an ERP system is similar to a central nervous system for companies, those who implement ERP will want is reach to extend wide and...Roles: The Next Progression in ERP
Over the years, ERP has evolved from being less engaged in resource planning to become more of a business operations management system. ERP has progressed past being used for reporting and today is used for defining business strategies. It is found in almost every...Leaning Towards Better ERP System Utilization
There are those that say that once a business goes lean it should eliminate its ERP system. That is not true. At most, the business’s ERP system can be simplified – but not eliminated. A company still has to run its business: take orders, plan, purchase and receive...From Magic Quadrant to Top 10 ERP Vendors
Each year, Gartner publishes its magic quadrant of ERP vendors. This view of leading ERP software solutions is widely cited by software vendors when they are favorably represented in the quadrant, and it also makes for an appealing PowerPoint graphic....Which Factor had the Greatest Weight in Your ERP Selection Project?
The selection of the ERP vendor is a very important decision. The costs and benefits of your ERP project are strongly correlated with the vendor you selected, therefore there is intrinsic link between your business case and the software functionality provided by the...ERP Software Selection Testimonial and Success Story: Lessons From the Front Lines
There’s no better way to learn how to manage an ERP selection and ERP implementation process than by hearing it from someone who has just been through the process. Hearing it from a consultant or software vendor is one thing, but hearing it from an actual...Seven Process Steps for a Successful ERP Vendor Evaluation
We know process is the way to go for an ERP vendor evaluation project, but what would that process entail? An earlier blog entry I discussed the benefits of following a process to embark on an ERP vendor evaluation project. I believe most organizations would agree a...What ERP Software is Right for Your Small Business?
With the expansion of enterprise resource planning software into the small and mid size market, more and more small businesses are opting to implement ERP software. The ERP implementation process generally starts with human resources management software, accounting...Mock Enterprise Software Selection Process: Are You Ready For ERP Software?
Evaluating and selecting the right enterprise software for your organization can be an overwhelming task. Clearly defining your business requirements, managing the evaluation process, and ensuring an objective comparison between your many options are just some of the...Three ERP Critical Success Factors
Given the high demands for our ERP software selection consulting services, we are often forced to pick and choose which clients we are going to work with. Although one of our goals is to focus on clients that are good cultural fits and good candidates for a long-term...Tips to Choose the Right ERP Software Consultant
As we’ve outlined fairly extensively in our research, ERP selection and implementation projects are rarely a slam-dunk success. However, external expertise increases the likelihood of a more successful enterprise software initiative. Below are several criteria...ERP Software Selection: It’s Not As Easy As It Looks
ERP software selection isn’t always as easy as it may seem. Many companies realize that they are in dire need of new ERP software, but they are often not sure how to define what they need to find the right ERP for their organizations. Other companies only...Four Tips To Getting More Out of Your ERP System
Given today’s uncertain economy, many of our clients are looking at ways they can get more out of their current ERP system rather than investing in an entirely new one. Unless your organization has simply outgrown its ERP system in its entirety, this may be a...Ready When You Are: Assessing ERP Readiness
Much of our research and experience focuses on ways to increase your likelihood for ERP success. But this begs an even larger and more fundamental question: are you even ready for ERP? This is a question we ask all of our clients during their ERP software selection...
