Unveiling the Risks and Rewards of Cloud ERP Software

Not many people know this, but it turns out we can predict the future, at least as it relates to digital transformation failure.
What Are the Most Important Business Processes to Document During Digital Transformations?

Not many people know this, but it turns out we can predict the future, at least as it relates to digital transformation failure.
Predicting Digital Transformation Failure: 5 Telltale Signs

Not many people know this, but it turns out we can predict the future, at least as it relates to digital transformation failure.
How to Harness the Power of Data Management in Digital Transformation

Data is an asset that every organization needs but often times struggles with how to get the full value out of it. What exactly is data management and why is it so important to organizations, especially in today’s day and age?
Who Is To Blame for Digital Transformation and ERP Implementation Failures?

Today, we’re delving into the challenges family-owned businesses face, particularly when transitioning from generation to generation, and exploring strategies for sustainable growth and success.
Lessons from the US Navy SAP ERP Failure

The US Navy, one of the largest organizations in the world, embarked on an ambitious ERP implementation project with the lofty goal of consolidating all its disparate legacy systems onto a single SAP platform. Initially, the approach involved conducting pilots across four different areas of the organization to test SAP implementations. However, this decentralized approach […]
The Most Important SAP S/4HANA Trends That You Need to Know [Grow, RISE, AI, 2027 Deadline, etc.]
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Today, we’re delving into the challenges family-owned businesses face, particularly when transitioning from generation to generation, and exploring strategies for sustainable growth and success.
Growth Strategies for Family-Owned Business: Transitioning to a Process- and Technology-Driven Model

Today, we’re delving into the challenges family-owned businesses face, particularly when transitioning from generation to generation, and exploring strategies for sustainable growth and success.
The Art and Science of Implementation Phasing in Your Organization

At its core, implementation phasing is about deploying new technology or strategies in stages. There are two primary approaches: the ‘big bang’ method, where everything is deployed simultaneously, and the incremental approach, which involves a phased rollout. Most organizations opt for the latter, especially those averse to high risks. However, the challenge lies in determining the right phases and the specifics of each phase for your organization.
Digital Stratosphere 2024

Join us at Stratosphere 2024, the premier independent and technology agnostic digital transformation conference that brings together visionary leaders, innovative technologists, and industry experts from around the world. This groundbreaking event is set to take place on 10/02/2024 to 10/04/2024 in Denver, CO and promises to be an unparalleled gathering of minds shaping the future of digital transformation.
The Impact of AI in ERP Software: Critical Insights from an Industry Expert

Artificial Intelligence or AI in ERP is becoming increasingly significant in the rapidly evolving Enterprise Tech space. I’m Eric Kimberling, the CEO of Third Stage Consulting, an independent firm assisting clients worldwide in digital transformation and ERP implementation. In this blog, I explain the importance of AI in ERP software.
5 Critical Steps to Navigating the Path to Updating Outdated Technology

Hello, I’m Eric Kimberling, CEO of Third Stage Consulting, and I specialize in guiding organizations through their digital transformation journeys. A common challenge many organizations face is dealing with outdated technologies. This blog aims to provide a structured approach to help you define a roadmap for your organization’s technology initiatives, ensuring you can leverage the best of what technology has to offer to enhance your business.