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 […]
Evaluating Consulting Firms: Ensuring the Right Fit for Your Project
Choosing the right independent consulting firms can be a game-changer for companies embarking on complex projects, especially digital transformation or ERP implementation initiatives. However, one of the most crucial aspects of this decision is determining whether a consulting firm’s tools align with the unique needs of your organization. Rather than simply asking if a firm’s […]
Red Flags That Indicate a Consultant Might Have Conflicts of Interest
When hiring a consultant, especially for major projects like digital transformation, ERP implementation, or strategic planning, it’s crucial to ensure their advice is unbiased and focused solely on your organization’s success. Unfortunately, the consulting industry has long been plagued by conflicts of interest that can compromise the quality of recommendations. Despite the recent growth of […]
Finding the Right Independent ERP Consultants: 10 Key’s to Digital Transformation Success
Finding the right independent ERP consultants is one of the most critical factors in ensuring a successful digital transformation. The expertise, approach, and independence of your chosen consulting partner can make or break your project. With so many options available, navigating the decision process can feel overwhelming. How do you identify the best independent ERP […]
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 […]
8 Reasons Why Your Digital Transformation Needs an Independent Project Management Team
As digital transformation continues to rapidly reshape the business landscape, organizations are increasingly turning to independent project management (IPM) to drive their critical initiatives. What is an independent project team? Simply put, IPM is a form of project management in which an organization contracts with an outside firm to provide expert resources and oversight for […]
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 […]
El papel de los consultores en la transformación digital
Sam Graham Es indiscutible que las empresas deben hacer, por sà mismas, la mayor parte posible del trabajo que requieren sus proyectos de ERP o de transformación digital (a partir de ahora llamada DT para la brevedad), por varias razones, entre ellas: mantiene los costos bajos, facilita la aceptación de los usuarios porque el sistema […]
How to Choose the Best SAP Systems Integrator for Your Digital Transformation
So, you’ve selected your ERP software. Your digital transformation project should be smooth sailing now, right? Many organizations underestimate the importance of choosing a systems integrator. These firms help implement much of the important groundwork when it comes to digital transformation projects. Some systems integrators have a global presence and nationwide name recognition, like Deloitte […]
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 […]
End-of-Life Microsoft Great Plains in 2025 – Everything you Need to Know
In many ways, an ERP system acts as a living, breathing entity within an organization. These systems require a certain level of attention to function successfully, even after implementation is complete. While many consider ERP software to be a worthwhile investment, it is, by no means, an immortal solution. At some point, aging systems become […]
Can SMBs Afford Not to Bring in Digital Transformation Consultants?
It is a well-known fact that consultancies are an expensive resource particularly for SMB’s. However, due to SMB’s being by their very own nature ‘small’ companies they generally lack the expertise or knowledge to undertake such a project. From an initial viewpoint, it may appear that implementing a shiny new ERP system may be like […]