The Most Common Business Process Improvements From Digital Transformations
Business process improvement is one of the biggest drivers for digital transformation, but it’s also one of the vaguest. Organizations pursuing digital transformation want to automate, gain visibility, improve efficiency, deliver better customer and employee experiences, and optimize their supply chains. But what does “business process improvement” actually look like in practice, and where does […]
How to Realize the ROI in Digital Transformation Technologies
Organizations are notorious for spending a lot of time and money on digital transformations, but they often fail to spend the last little bit at the end of a project to ensure that they get the full ROI or return on investment of their digital transformation. But how exactly do we ensure that we optimize the value of our investments in digital technologies?
Project Management vs. Program Management: What is the Difference in Digital Transformation?
When embarking on a digital transformation, we oftentimes focus on project management, which is a really important part of the process. However, project management is quite different from program management: effective program management is the key to success for a successful digital transformation. So, what exactly is the difference between program and project management?
Organizations going through digital transformations typically focus on project management first: how do we get the right manager, ensure the right plan, and allocate resources? However, it is important not to miss out on the bigger picture of an overall program. Program management becomes even more critical in these cases.
So, what I want to do today is talk about the difference between project management and program management. I will unpack these differences so that you can define a digital strategy that encompasses both, ensuring your success in your digital transformation journey
What is the Difference Between Agile vs. Waterfall Software Deployments?
Agile software deployments are becoming very popular in the digital transformation space. They are meant to be a significant improvement over traditional waterfall deployments. But what exactly is the difference between agile and waterfall, and more importantly, how do you determine which path is right for you? That’s what I want to talk about here today.
Why Do Digital Transformations Fail?
During any sort of project or change initiative, digital transformations face a number of risks. There are some common patterns and threads that lead to failure, as well as some that lead to success. Therefore, today, I want to discuss the top 10 points of failure or causes of failure that you need to avoid before you embark on a digital transformation journey.
Most Important Change Management Deliverables in a Digital Transformation
Change management is the most critical success factor for any successful digital transformation. What exactly are the deliverables that you should focus on as you create your organizational change management plan? That is what we want to talk about today.
Oracle NetSuite vs. Salesforce: Independent Comparison of Leading SaaS Systems
What we want to do today is talk about a comparison between Salesforce and Netsuite, including some of the similarities and differences between these two products. It’s worth noting that my team and I at Third Stage Consulting are not affiliated with either of these software vendors; we’re completely independent and agnostic. Therefore, this comparison is meant to provide an independent view of how these two systems compared to one another.
Top 10 Supply Chains in the World [Lessons from Amazon, Wal-Mart, Alibaba, McDonalds and others]
When we’re trying to learn about what makes a supply chain effective and how to navigate supply chain management here in the 2020s, it’s helpful to look at some of the leading organizations throughout the world that have built very robust, highly successful, and highly effective supply chains.
So, what we want to do today is provide a top 10 countdown of the top 10 supply chains that you should be familiar with as you look for ways to incorporate those best practices into your supply chain.
What Are the Business Benefits of ERP Systems?
One of the most common technologies that organizations deploy as part of their transformation is ERP software. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of ERP systems out there in the marketplace, but I won’t dive into the details of the differences between those systems or what some of the options are. Instead, what I want to do is talk about some of the key business benefits of why organizations implement ERP software. If they implement ERP software effectively, what is the business value that they typically achieve?
Independent Ranking of Top ERP, CRM and HCM Systems of 2023
Digital transformation can be overwhelming, with many different options available. It can be challenging to evaluate all the different types of software vendors across various categories like ERP systems, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, human capital management (HCM), supply chain management, and business intelligence tools.
Introduction to Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Big Data
Data analytics is one of the most important areas we evaluate when helping clients through their digital transformation. Organizations have more data than ever before, they are accumulating it faster than ever before, and the tools available to make sense of it are evolving at a remarkable pace. The opportunity is significant, but so is […]
Introduction to Digital Enterprise Management and Digitalization
When we’re talking to organizations, a lot of times they come to us with the attitude and mentality that they want us to help them become a digital enterprise. A lot of times we ask ourselves, what exactly is a digital enterprise? That’s what I want to talk about here today – what is a digital enterprise, and what can you do to become more of a digital enterprise with a digital mindset?