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Can ERP Software Help Save American Manufacturing Jobs?
By Panorama Consulting | Sep 10 2013
Much has been said about the demise of American manufacturing. There is a general sense that manufacturing jobs are being moved overseas to China, India, and other developing markets, yet from what we can tell, ... Read More
How to Evaluate ERP Software for Your Business
By Kathleen O'Connor | Sep 05 2013
When they first start looking for a system to manage their organizations, many people start wondering, "What is ERP software, really?" And how does one decide to go for which software? With the amount of ... Read More
Using ERP Systems to Fuel Operational Scalability
By Panorama Consulting | Sep 04 2013
Our clients commonly complain that their legacy processes and software are so outdated that they aren’t able to meet basic business requirements, which leads them down the path of evaluating potential new ERP systems. However, ... Read More
Change Management: Do You Need an Expensive Program?
By Steven Phillips | Sep 02 2013
Many software consulting firms love to sell their clients big expensive change management programs during an ERP or any other business software implementation. Probably next to “readiness assessments," change management is the mother-load of all "add on" work ... Read More
Addressing The Real Security Concerns With Cloud ERP
By Anand Srinivasan | Aug 21 2013
Cloud ERP software can greatly benefit your company. Still, many people fear moving their operations to the cloud, primarily due to cloud security concerns. The SLA of most cloud ERP providers include a disclaimer waiving ... Read More
How to Avoid Going to Trial Over an ERP Failure
By Panorama Consulting | Aug 09 2013
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
VP of Sales Story: Board Wants a Quick Fix or Else
By Michael Harris | Aug 06 2013
Here’s a sales story about Paul, a VP of Sales at Software Inc., who has unfortunately inherited a sale cycle that drags on forever. That’s when deals happen. But most of the time, his team ... Read More
Five Signs of Executive Misalignment on Your ERP Implementation
By Panorama Consulting | Aug 05 2013
Executive buy-in and support is one of the key success factors for any ERP implementation. Without it, your ERP project has very little chance of success. With it, your initiative has the ability to completely ... Read More
Types of ERP Software Consulting Firms: Pros and Cons
By Steven Phillips | Jul 31 2013
After an organization selects a new ERP system, in many cases the ERP software vendor is not the only firm available to provide implementation services. With that said, over the years I have observed certain ... Read More
The No-Cost Office, Part 5: Four Small Business Inventory Management Solutions that Cost Nothing
By Ashley Dotterweich | Jul 25 2013
Integrated systems are powerful, useful tools, but if you’re not ready to spring for a comprehensive ERP solution, standalone inventory systems can provide invaluable benefits like inventory optimization, better supply chain visibility and up-to-the-minute financial ... Read More