by Bill Baumann | Sep 30, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
During the sales process, slight exaggeration is common among ERP vendors – they emphasize their strengths and successes while downplaying their gaps and weaknesses. However, when a vendor goes beyond slight exaggeration, this behavior may be reflective of ERP vendor... 
by Bill Baumann | Sep 16, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Before you began your ERP implementation, you wanted to ensure you had the right team by your side, so you partnered with a well-known ERP consulting firm and recruited some enthusiastic internal stakeholders. The only problem? You eventually found yourself... 
by Bill Baumann | Sep 2, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Litigation of any kind can be stressful, time-consuming and costly. This is especially the case if you’re preparing for trial regarding an ERP lawsuit. If so, it pays to?partner with a?software expert witness. These experts are experienced in?providing reports,... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 29, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
You began your ERP project with great expectations, but it derailed somewhere and now you’ve incurred extra costs, lost productivity and a frustrated workforce. Throughout this ERP implementation failure, who is to blame? While it’s tempting to immediately... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 22, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Investing in your employees might be one of the?smartest business moves?you can make, but not all efforts turn out the way you plan. This is especially the case with human capital management (HCM) implementations. Human capital management software is designed to help... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 16, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In their efforts to select and implement software as a service (SaaS) ERP systems, many organizations experience challenges. This is where effective contract management is essential.? Today, we’re taking a closer look at a few important tips that can help you... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 8, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Government
It’s no secret that an enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation can be challenging.?With so many factors to consider, decisions to make and employees to engage, it’s easy to see why ERP implementations can fail. The government sector is especially... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 15, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
In this podcast, we speak with Bill Baumann, Director of Software Expert Witness at Panorama. He shares lessons learned from Panorama’s ERP Expert Witness engagements. Podcast Summary 1.?Why does someone retain an ERP expert witness and what value do they bring to the... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | May 4, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation
Any time a business undergoes a transformation, there’s opportunity for major growth. Yet, the opposite could also hold true if the rollout isn’t managed correctly. This is especially the case with ERP implementations. While most ERP projects are designed... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 30, 2020 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
When implemented correctly, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software has the potential to revolutionize a company. However, implementations do not always go as planned, and ERP failure is all too common. The consequences of ERP failure can be financially and... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 6, 2020 | Expert Witness, ERP Blog
ERP failure can include anything from operational disruption to cost and schedule overruns to a lack of benefits realization. Organizations experiencing ERP failure often file lawsuits and hire attorneys to defend their cases. These attorneys then seek the help of... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 24, 2019 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
Over the past 15 years, we have successfully managed a number of complex ERP implementations — ranging from SAP to Oracle, to Microsoft Dynamics to Tier II ERP implementations — and have the battle scars to show for it. In addition to managing... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Feb 6, 2018 | Expert Witness, ERP Blog
One of the high points of any digital transformation is the moment you’ve decided to replace your old legacy systems and consider ERP implementation. During the software selection stage of a project, chances are you’ve evaluated and maybe even already selected new... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jan 30, 2018 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Project Management
Over years of being an ERP expert witness, I’ve had the opportunity to examine, analyze and testify in court on all types of implementation failures. I’ve been an expert witness for SAP implementations, Oracle projects, Microsoft Dynamics transformations?and a host of... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Oct 31, 2016 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
I came to a revelation this weekend that today’s social media is the 21st Century version of the famed Speakers’ Corner in London. For those of you who don’t know, the original Speakers’ Corner is in Hyde Park. Speakers’ Corner was the first... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 28, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation
Contrary to the beliefs of many, an ERP implementation is far more than a large IT project. It affects stakeholders in every functional area, and if it fails, it has dramatic consequences throughout an organization. With that said, an ERP failure is not unlike a car... by Panorama Consulting Group | Dec 16, 2015 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
For anyone that has seen an episode of the television series “House of Lies,” it paints a disturbing (yet at times entertaining) picture of the consulting industry. Although the show strives for a strong shock-factor, it does underscore the potential risks of... by Panorama Consulting Group | Nov 18, 2015 | Business Process Management, Change Management, Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Expert Witness
The last year in the ERP industry has been an exciting one, with plenty of advances, changes and opportunities for improvement. As another year winds down and we prepare for the holidays, it is helpful to look ahead at what we think will be in store for the next year.... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 22, 2015 | ERP Blog, Expert Witness
“Worst case scenario.” Those are never the words you want to hear when starting an?ERP implementation. However, implementations too often lead to moderate or extreme failure. In unfortunate cases, these implementations turn into lawsuits. Over the last several years,... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 9, 2014 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation, Project Management, Software Selection
A successful ERP implementation relies on the engagement of many stakeholders, but the involvement of executive-level leadership is especially critical. Considering the vast number of variables that affect an ERP implementation, effective governance from the very top... 
