Why I Hate SAP S/4HANA – And How You Can Still Make It Work
SAP S/4HANA is widely recognized as a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. It’s used by some of the largest companies in the world and often positioned as the future of enterprise technology. But behind the glossy marketing and enterprise-grade features, many organizations are struggling with serious challenges tied to S/4HANA—challenges that are often only […]
The Global Supply Chain Crisis: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It
Over the past several years, global supply chains have faced unprecedented disruptions. From raw material shortages to transportation bottlenecks, businesses and consumers alike have felt the impact of supply chain instability. But what exactly went wrong, and more importantly, how can we fix it? Understanding Supply Chains Supply chains are the backbone of modern commerce. […]
Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation
Our Ultimate Guide to AI Strategy in 2025
What’s Inside:
- An in-depth look at how AI is reshaping business strategy and operations.
- Key AI trends driving innovation and competitive advantage.
- Insights on AI implementation success factors and common pitfalls.
- Practical recommendations for integrating AI into your digital transformation roadmap.
Explore our Guide to AI Strategy & Implementaion for more insights.
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Conferences & Events Join Us at Industry-Leading Conferences At Third Stage Consulting, we are committed to staying at the forefront of digital transformation, ERP implementation, and enterprise technology trends. That’s why we actively participate in top conferences and events worldwide—bringing expert insights, thought leadership, and real-world experience to the global stage.Whether you’re looking to network, […]
The Executive Mastermind
The Executive Mastermind Mastermind Roadmap: Your Transformation Playbook At Third Stage Consulting, we are committed to staying at the forefront of digital transformation, ERP implementation, and enterprise technology trends. That’s why we actively participate in top conferences and events worldwide bringing expert insights, thought leadership, and real-world experience to the global stage. Whether you’re looking […]
Thought Leadership
Thirdstage Consulting Thought Leadership With 20+ years of global, independent consulting under our belt, we’ve achieved countless business transformations within our client community. We’ve put together these resources to offer our best practices and lessons learned. Guides & Reports From software selection to key learnings from 1,000+ small- to large-scale implementations, our guides and reports […]
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Featured Blog Post Are You Being Extorted by Your Software Vendor? Probably. Here’s How to Fight Back. When dealing with enterprise software vendors, many organizations find themselves caught in a cycle of… READ MORE Mastering ERP Standardization: Unlocking Benefits, Overcoming Challenges, and Implementing Winning Strategies The Appeal of Standardization Organizations embarking on new ERP software […]
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Featured Case Study How to Bridge the Gap in Technology After a Merger An international manufacturing company was experiencing silos as a result of the various mergers and… READ MORE Resources Guides & Reports Case Studies Blog Videos Podcasts Events Select Category Workday Implementations Warehouse Management Systems Top OCM Top ERP software Technology Consultant Tech […]
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Are You Being Extorted by Your Software Vendor? Probably. Here’s How to Fight Back.
When dealing with enterprise software vendors, many organizations find themselves caught in a cycle of forced upgrades, misleading promises, and vendor lock-in. If you feel like you’re being extorted by your software vendor, you probably are. Software vendors have mastered the art of coercion—convincing businesses to make decisions that may not be in their best […]
Third Stage Europe Middle East Africa
Our International Team EMEA With the plethora of options and uncertainties of large-scale digital transformations, many of our clients across the EMEA aren’t sure where to begin with their digital strategies. This is why they hire the industry-leading thought leadership and expertise of Third Stage Consulting Group. Our EMEA-based consultants are equipped to help you […]
APAC
Our International Team Asia Pacific With the plethora of options and uncertainties of large-scale digital transformations, many of our clients in the Asia Pacific region aren’t sure where to begin with their digital strategies. This is why they hire the industry-leading thought leadership and expertise of Third Stage Consulting Group to plant themselves in Asia. […]