Why Thought Leadership Strategy Is So Important to Digital Transformation
The digital transformation space is full of opportunity and potential upside, but it is also severely flawed. Despite leapfrog advancements in technology (blockchain, artificial intelligence, internet of things, etc.), the industry seems to be repeating the same mistakes of past decades. Key challenges with the digital transformation industry Over the last two decades of being […]
The Status of the Healthcare Industry & ERP
This is one of those topics that can’t be fully explored in a blog, but let’s talk about some of the more obvious impacts that we are seeing. Unfortunately, the pandemic appears far from over and challenges abound. The Surge and Acceptance of Telemedicine As a digital transformation company, we can’t help but notice the […]
If ERP Software Vendors Were Beers
Why not, they go well together. But what beer will you choose? Choosing a beer should be easier than choosing a new ERP, but there are some striking similarities between the two. With the growing availability, scalability, complexity and ease of integration across enterprise platforms, we are hearing more and more confusion on what actually […]
Why an Independent ERP Partner is Key to Transformation Success
Any digital transformation is a major undertaking for organizations both large and small, which is why establishing a support structure is so important. It is often tempting to try to limit the cost of a transformation by handling the project internally. When I get calls for assistance months later cost is often already out of […]
Independent Review of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) fills a unique spot in the ERP software market. As one of the industry’s top ERP systems, it is used by organizations in a variety of industries and geographies across the world. The product is broad and scalable enough for some of the world’s largest organizations, but it is at the […]
Top 5 Change Management Metrics to Measure
As the world continues to struggle through unprecedented economic uncertainty, the pressure for organizations to justify expenses intensifies. IT budgets and funds spent on technology initiatives are scrutinized closer than they have been in recent history. Change management, as part of an overall data transformation initiative, plays a critical role in guiding organizations through the […]
What’s in it for Me? The Value and Challenges of Employee Involvement in ERP Initiatives
It’s important to have employees at all levels of your organization involved in your ERP initiative. In a recent blog, we reported that employees dedicated to these initiatives have 30% greater turnover than employees not directly involved in an ERP project – which got a lot of reaction. In this blog, we’ll explore what can […]
Digital Transformation’s Greatest Hits
If you have followed my work over the last decade and a half, you may have noticed that I love rock and roll. Classic rock, to be more specific. Many of my articles and YouTube videos have been named after classic rock songs or quotes. Both Third Stage Consulting and the consulting firm I started […]
The Honest Truth About Budgeting for Your First Digital Transformation
We have talked a lot recently about making the move to your first inclusive ERP solution or building your digital transformation strategy. Whether you are moving from QuickBooks, Excel, or another legacy platform – this is a big move. You have considered the benefits and done some research, but now you begin to realize the […]
ERP Software Customization: The Ultimate Sin of Enterprise Software?
Customization of software doesn’t have to be a controversial topic. It’s reasonable to assume all but the simplest companies will need some customization to the software they’re purchasing. The amount of customization, however, can be a salacious topic worth dissecting further. As we advise clients, customize selectively and typically only the secret sauce of what […]
Top 10 CRM Systems for Digital Transformations
Customer relationship management (CRM) software is a powerful set of tools used by sales organizations throughout the world. These systems have the ability to automate sales processes, better manage sales teams, and grow top-line revenue growth. They can be an integral part of an organization’s long-term digital transformation strategy and roadmap. Unlike the top ERP […]
Five Common (and Inaccurate) Myths of ERP Systems
ERP implementations and digital transformations are plagued with failure points perpetuated by ERP software industry hoaxes. Some of these are self-serving, while others are based on In this blog we’ll talk about five myths, and it’s my hope that’s there’s a couple that will be covered you haven’t thought of. At Third Stage Consulting we’re […]