Business Process Management
Business Process Management: Streamlining Operations for Maximum Efficiency Optimize Your Business Workflows for Growth & Scalability Effective Business Process Management (BPM) is the foundation of operational efficiency, ensuring that workflows are optimized, automated, and aligned with business goals. Without structured BPM, organizations face bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and inconsistent processes. At Third Stage Consulting, we help businesses […]
Why Governments Waste Trillions on Technology – And How to Fix It
Governments across the globe are spending trillions of dollars annually on technology. Yet despite the vast investment, most of these projects are falling short—overshooting budgets, missing deadlines, and ultimately failing to deliver the promised results. At the center of this challenge is one key issue: broken digital transformation strategies. According to Third Stage Consulting, government […]
Why I Quit the Big Four: A Look Inside My Consulting Career
When I first started my career in consulting, I joined one of the most prestigious firms in the world: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). It was the late 1990s, and as a newly minted MBA grad, I couldn’t wait to dive into the world of consulting. Like many others, I believed that working at one of the Big […]
Lidl’s $600 Million SAP Disaster: What Went Wrong and What Every Business Can Learn
In the rapidly evolving digital economy, enterprise software implementations are no longer optional—they’re essential. But when done poorly, they can lead to catastrophic outcomes. One of the most glaring examples in recent years is Lidl’s failed SAP implementation. The German-based global grocery chain invested a staggering $600 million into modernizing its enterprise systems—only to abandon […]
5 Ways to Tell If a Vendor’s Recommendation Is Best for You Or Just Best for Them
When organizations embark on a digital transformation or ERP implementation journey, one of the most common and costly missteps is trusting software vendors too blindly. It’s easy to be dazzled by compelling sales pitches, glossy product demos, and extravagant conference experiences. But behind the polish often lies a hard truth: what’s good for the vendor […]
AI Strategy Starts with You: Stop Letting Software Vendors Define It
Why your AI roadmap should start with your business—not a demo Introduction: The AI Gold Rush—And Why You Should Slow Down We’re in the middle of an AI gold rush. Every software provider, from the biggest Tier 1 ERP vendors to niche SaaS players, is touting artificial intelligence as the game-changer your business can’t afford […]
Defining Your AI Strategy Within a Digital or ERP Framework
As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in the enterprise technology space, organizations are increasingly looking to incorporate AI into their digital transformation journeys. But integrating AI into an existing ERP or digital strategy isn’t always straightforward. Many organizations are left wondering: should AI be an extension of their ERP system or a standalone capability? And […]
Digital Transformation Is Dying—And That Might Be a Good Thing
Despite all the hype, massive budgets, and endless headlines in 2025, digital transformation is, quite frankly, dying. And for once, that’s not a bad thing. It sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Especially when global spending on digital transformation is expected to balloon past $4 trillion in the next few years. Yet, beneath the buzzwords, the real […]
The Data Dilemma: Why AI Strategy Begins with Data Strategy
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From generative tools like ChatGPT and CoPilot to industry-specific machine learning models, the buzz around AI is deafening. Every organization, from startups to multinational corporations, is trying to figure out how to harness AI for competitive advantage. But here’s the reality: while many companies […]
The Hidden Risk of AI in Enterprise Contracts: Are You Giving Away Your Competitive Edge?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing business as we know it. From improving efficiency and decision-making to enhancing customer experiences, AI is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern enterprise operations. Yet, amid all the excitement and optimism, there lies a lesser-known—but critically important—risk that businesses must grapple with: In the race to adopt AI, many organizations […]
The Rise of Agentic AI: How Autonomous Intelligence is Redefining Business and Beyond
When most people hear the word “AI,” their minds immediately jump to the usual suspects: ChatGPT, Google Bard, Microsoft Copilot. These tools have become increasingly integrated into our daily lives—answering questions, generating content, helping us code or draft emails. They’re useful, they’re powerful, and they’ve changed how we think about work. But what if this […]
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