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Author: Eric Kimberling

Eric is recognized globally as a leading voice in digital transformation and ERP strategy. Over the past two decades, he has helped hundreds of organizations – including Nucor Steel, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Kodak, Coors, Boeing, and Duke Energy – define their technology roadmaps, modernize complex operations, and deliver real business value from large-scale transformation initiatives. As Founder and CEO of Third Stage Consulting, Eric leads an independent, technology-agnostic advisory firm focused on helping clients navigate the shift from traditional ERP to more flexible, AI-enabled Digital Enterprise Operations (DEO) models. His work spans ERP selection, implementation quality assurance, organizational change, and operating model design across a wide range of industries and geographies. Eric is also a prolific thought leader, known for his pragmatic takes on AI, cloud, and enterprise software trends, as well as his firm’s benchmark research and frameworks for de-risking transformation. He is dedicated to helping executive teams cut through vendor hype, make confident investment decisions, and successfully reach the “third stage” of their digital evolution.

The 5 Essentials of Implementation Planning in Phase Zero

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In any enterprise project, the planning phase before deployment begins is where the foundation for success is laid. Phase Zero, often called the groundwork phase, sets the direction and tone for everything that follows. Skip it, and you set yourself up for the timeline overruns, budget overages, and adoption struggles that define so many digital […]

The Blueprint for a Successful Digital Transformation in 3 Phases

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Successful digital transformation does not happen by luck or experimentation. It requires a repeatable system designed to navigate the complexity of modern technology implementation. This post lays out the three-phase blueprint we have seen consistently produce successful outcomes: digital strategy and software selection, implementation planning, and implementation. Each phase has its own workstreams, deliverables, and […]