The Path to Third Stage: A Culture of Persistence, Growth, and Innovation
At Third Stage Consulting, we believe in meeting our clients’ needs in the most effective way possible. That philosophy isn’t just a tagline—it’s a guiding principle that influences everything we do, from how we approach digital transformation projects to how we hire and develop our team. The journey of one of our consultants perfectly reflects […]
Why Emerging ERP Systems Deserve Your Attention
In the ever-evolving world of enterprise resource planning (ERP), many companies instinctively gravitate toward well-known, “household name” solutions when searching for a new system. However, this tendency to prioritize big brands often leads to the oversight of emerging or smaller ERP vendors that might actually provide a better fit for certain organizations. Let’s dive into […]
How ERP Helps in Decision-Making Process
Understanding the decision-making process in businesses is vital to appreciate the impact of ERP systems. Decision-making in business involves choosing between different courses of action to achieve organizational goals. It is a complex process that requires accurate data, timely information, and coordinated efforts across various departments. The process ranges from strategic decisions that shape the future of the company to operational decisions that affect day-to-day activities. It is here that the role of ERP systems becomes paramount.
Why Do Digital Transformations and ERP Implementations Cost Too Much Time and Money?
It’s no secret that a majority of digital transformations fail to deliver on time, on budget and deliver the business value that’s expected. A bigger reason for this is because organizations have largely misaligned expectations on what it takes to be successful but why is this? How do we get implementation expectations so wrong? That’s […]
How to Select the Best System Integrator for Your Digital Transformation
Many would argue that finding the best system integrator is even more important than finding the best or the right technology for your transformation. There are many options available, depending on what technology or technologies you’re deploying, so it can be overwhelming to find the right systems integrator that matches your strategy, your culture and your goals and objectives. What we want to do today is discuss things to consider and the ways to evaluate and vet the best system integrator for your digital transformation. This is true whether you’re implementing ERP software, Human Capital Management, CRM business intelligence, Supply Chain Management or any sort of enterprise-wide technology. These tips and tricks will help you find the best system integrator for your digital transformation.
How to Choose the Best ERP Consultants and Software Experts
To be successful in any ERP implementation journey, it’s critical to find the best ERP experts that are out on the market today. To help find the answer, it’s important to answer these 2 key questions: Who are those best ERP experts? How do you identify them? When embarking on a digital transformation and the […]
Software Renewals and the Art of Negotiation
Navigating a software license renewal is a tricky dance. How can you be certain that you’re really getting the best deal for your organization? If you are unschooled in the art of negotiation, it’s hard to avoid certain financial pitfalls. However, with the right strategy, you can leverage the latest tips and tricks to optimize […]
5 Questions You Should Ask When Interviewing ERP Consultants
When interviewing potential ERP consultants, good questions are your best assets. Instead of selling a product, they are selling themselves and their expertise. In many ways, they are rewarded for telling you what you want to hear because their mission is to get hired. And if you don’t know too much about ERP software, it […]
Top 5 ERP Pain Points
One of the most important business systems that almost every company has is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. These are hugely complex software programs that handle everything from employee management to inventory and customer relations, all in real-time. In short, they’re some of the most critical components for a successful business. With that said, […]
Boosting Employee Engagement in Your ERP Project
Few would argue the importance and benefits of having employees at all levels of your organization involved in your ERP initiative. But what if we told you that employees dedicated to these initiatives have a 30% greater turnover than employees not involved in an ERP project? This would suggest that in some cases the expectations […]
Is There a Future for Big System Integrators?
System integrators (especially the big ones) are finding the need to reinvent themselves. We’re talking about an industry that last year had revenues estimated to be in excess of $220 billion dollars. Deloitte, Accenture, and others have made their money by focusing on and playing alongside big software names like Oracle and SAP. They’ve been […]
Managing End-of-Year ERP Software Negotiations
There is a long-standing belief that negotiating your ERP contract at year-end will bring the best possible financial results. Essentially the “Black Friday” of ERP. While there is some truth to this, it is not as simple as calling up your selected vendor in December and asking for a discount. Following are a few pointers […]