NetSuite vs. Salesforce: An Independent Comparison
NetSuite vs. Salesforce are two extremely popular software options. The origin or how these two evolved is very different, yet we find similarities, and both are targeting similar client demographics with similar offerings. Many organizations embarking of ERP software selection processes feel as though they need to focus on the “bigger” ERP systems. But the market is […]
Defining ERP Strategies for the 2020’s
Executives and project teams have a lot of issues and curveballs to navigate as they define their digital strategies for 2020. Whether you are considering ERP, CRM, HCM, cloud, on-premise, AI, industry 4.0, internet of things, predictive analytics, asset management, or any other set of technologies, the decision process can be overwhelming. This is true […]
Is Microsoft Losing Control of its D365 Implementations?
Microsoft’s push to Dynamics 365 has been significant. Companies are upgrading from legacy environments at an ever-increasing rate, and we are also seeing an unprecedented number of greenfield implementations. In conjunction with this, we are finding an alarming increase in D365 implementation problems, stemming from a global shortage of certified D365 consultants. Recent Microsoft D365 […]
Are Big ERP Systems Integrators Best for Your Organization?
We have been stressing the importance of vetting your ERP Value-Added Reseller (VAR) or Systems Integrator (SI) for some time now, and the message seems to be hitting nerves across the industry. One common error we are seeing companies make is jumping to a conclusion regarding the size of the SI that is needed far […]
People are the Heart of Digital Transformation in Africa
As companies around the world reap the benefits of ERP implementations and digital transformations, the focus on developing areas remains a mixed bag. Digital successes enjoyed by countries like China and India have allowed them to compete on the global stage in new ways. I find Africa to be an equally intriguing center for this […]
How ERP Software Industry Hoaxes Lead to ERP Failure
Big ERP vendors can sell software and services like nobody’s business. Companies such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Infor, and others have created monstrous machines capable of turning even the biggest skeptics into converts. But it all comes at a cost. In their quest for technology dominance, the vendors and their respective ecosystems have – presumably […]
Fun with ERP Systems: Driving with the Windows Down
Walk into any business environment and mention “ERP systems” and watch for the looks of horror. ERP is a critical factor in nearly ever business across the globe, but the thoughts and memories of past implementations have left many with scars. ERP implementations are hard, but it doesn’t have to be painful. Similar to being […]
How to Minimize ERP Implementation Costs
ERP implementations are not known to be the cheapest things an organization can invest in to improve their business. That being said, enterprise software is considered to be an essential asset for manufacturers, distributors, and other business leaders. Businesses without effective ERP systems tend to struggle with accurate data, while their business processes tend to […]
How to Stay Educated on Changing Digital Technologies
Digital technology improves every single day, offering new functionality, advanced capabilities around automation and the ability to access and analyze endless amounts of data. Data forensics and what we learned about AI just a couple years ago is pretty much outdated. So how does one stay current? There are technology conferences and meetings in every […]
Agile + ERP Implementations: Why It’s a Terrible Idea
Trends in the ERP software space are a lot like politics. One minute a certain political party is firmly in control – then a few years later things change, and a new party is in control. With each shift comes hope and promise that the not-so-new answer will solve the problems of the “old” way […]
EPILOGUE SYSTEMS AND THIRD STAGE CONSULTING GROUP PARTNER TO DRIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUCCESS THROUGH IMPROVED DIGITAL ADOPTION
Epilogue Systems, the leader in workforce productivity acceleration and business process documentation, today announced they have partnered with Third Stage Consulting Group, the leading technology-agnostic digital transformation and ERP software consulting firm, led by industry veteran and digital transformation expert Eric Kimberling. This new partnership will help drive digital transformation success for high performing organizations […]
Avis vs. Hertz: A Tale of Two Digital Transformations
I’m always fascinated by how digital transformations that look so similar on the surface can end with such different results. I’ve spent the better part of my career as an independent ERP consultant and ERP expert witness studying the nuances that define success versus failure. The other day, I read a Wall Street Journal article […]