SAP S/4HANA vs. Infor CloudSuite: An Independent Comparison
SAP S/4HANA and Infor CloudSuite are two of the most common ERP systems in the market. Like most head-to-head ERP software comparisons, they have distinct strengths, weaknesses, and tradeoffs relative to one another. This comparison is especially common in mid-size to larger manufacturing and distribution companies. Companies with complex supply chains, engineer to order manufacturing […]
The Final Frontier for ERP Cloud Software Applications
For years, the largest ongoing trend in ERP software has been the steady march towards the cloud. Some software providers no longer offer on-premise applications or will eventually stop supporting them. Many of the earlier myths and concerns about the cloud have been debunked – security being an early perception issue that has since subsided. […]
5 Keys to a Successful Business Software Deployment
There are a lot of pitfalls to consider when embarking on a business software deployment. While the need for and benefits of new technology may be obvious for your organization, the path to achieving that future state is not as clear. Perhaps the most important thing to remember about business software deployments is that they […]
Top 10 Benefits of Digital Transformation
Comfort zones are a pleasant place until you realize you’ve outgrown what is currently in front of you. We’ve all felt this personally, and it’s important to be in tune with your business to figure out when your company is feeling it too. You may be at the tipping point – silos from team to […]
Back to Basics: Organizational Change Management Fundamentals
As our current business climate continues to move through a time of immense change, we have experienced a new emergence of Organizational Change Management needs from our clients. It’s very easy to get caught up in the technical details of a digital transformation, especially as an internal stakeholder, and potentially overlook the basics of preparing […]
Who Are You Voting For? Key Decisions for Your Digital Strategy
Many countries throughout the world are approaching election season. As we often see in US politics, elections are often controversial and divisive with no clear-cut “right” answers. Similarly, decisions related to digital strategy are also divisive and controversial with no clear-cut answers. Software vendors and systems integrators often peddle their products and services with “best […]
Independent Review of Odoo
Formerly known as Open ERP, Odoo is one of the leading ERP systems and the only open-source ERP to make our Top 10 ERP Systems for Small Business list. Below is a product review of the Odoo ERP suite, including positives and considerations to support your software selection process. (NOTE: Third Stage Consulting Group is […]
A Day in the Life of an Independent ERP Consultant
The job of an ERP consultant is a tough one, sometimes filled with late night international calls and client deadlines. In this blog let’s recognize not all consulting firms work the same way. The intent of this blog is to give you a glimpse into how our consultants at Third Stage Consulting spend their time. […]
Managing and Motivating a Remote ERP Team
One of the skills of humans is adaptability. Over the last five months or so most of our lives have seen change – and for some, it’s been a significant change. For our ERP consultancy, it’s meant increased business for a variety of reasons. Some companies are experiencing dramatic upswings in business and need a […]
Is the Grass Really Greener? Assessing the Need for a New ERP System
Getting a brand spanking-new ERP sounds awesome, right? Automated everything, the latest and greatest functionality. Like a new car… until you realize the new monthly cost, plus satellite radio, plus the new insurance premium. All of a sudden, your 2013 Camry, and your legacy ERP aren’t looking all that bad. So how do you really […]
Is Your Organization Suffering from Transformation Change Fatigue?
When we see opportunities for improvement in our organizations, it is tempting to swing for the fences with a big transformation. After all, if things are broken, why wait to fix it? But there is a problem with this approach: people inherently don’t like to change. Even if they are excited on the surface for […]
Top 5 Organizational Change Management Methods for Back to School 2020
How-to return to school safely during the Covid-19 global health pandemic has been a hot topic in our national conversations. Obviously, the health and safety of our teachers, students, and administration is the main priority, however, there are many opinions on how to open the doors of our education the “right” way. While there is […]