If ERP Software Systems Were NHL Teams
The best way to try to understand something complex is to try to compare it to something else you know really well. In a recent blog by our own Brian Potts, he compares some NFL Teams to ERP Systems. As an Avid Patriots Fan, I would like to say the comparison of The New England […]
Top 10 Warehouse Management Systems
Companies looking to drive more efficiency and throughput in their warehouses typically rely on technology to help them do that. As supply chains become more global, customers become more demanding, and technology changes rapidly, distribution companies often find themselves under enormous pressure to automate and optimize their warehouse operations. There is an overabundance of warehouse […]
Top ERP Systems for Large Companies
Before we list out the top ERP systems for large organizations, let’s first touch on how we define a large organization. The line we use that defines a larger organization is whether the company has a billion dollars in revenue or a thousand employees. Of course, all businesses have their edge, but at this scale, […]
Independent Review of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) occupies a unique spot in the enterprise software market. It is used by organizations across virtually every industry and geography, scalable enough for some of the world’s largest enterprises and flexible enough to fit higher-growth mid-market companies. But is it the right fit for your organization? As independent advisors with no […]
Top 10 Supply Chain Management Systems
Supply chain management has re-emerged as one of the most critical areas of technology investment for manufacturing, distribution, and retail organizations. The disruptions of recent years exposed the vulnerabilities and rigidity of many supply chains, and it has become clear that supply chain transformations need to look very different than they did in the past. […]
The Top 5 WORST ERP Software Selections of All-Time!
So maybe not of “all-time,” but certainly close. If you are considering one of the top ERP systems in the market, you will want to learn from the mistakes of others. Listed below are 5 actual case-studies of enterprise software selections gone wrong and examples of how NOT to select your ERP, CRM, HCM or […]
The Top 10 ERP Systems for 2020
Disclaimer: Third Stage Consulting is an independent ERP consulting firm. Third Stage has no financial ties to ERP vendors, either directly or through parent companies or affiliates. Accordingly, the below analysis is completely technology-agnostic and 100% free of vendor bias or compensation. As we enter the home stretch of the year, many of our clients […]
CRM vs. ERP Software: What Does Your Organization Need?
As more organizations modernize their enterprise technology, a common question emerges: do we need a customer relationship management (CRM) system, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or both? The two are often confused, and the answer is not always obvious. They serve different purposes, solve different problems, and deliver value in different ways. This post […]
How to Fix a Failing Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation
Have you ever thought about what actions you need to take to fix a failing Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation? If not that’s perfectly ok, because this article is specifically for you. To begin with, D365 software is an extremely useful tool that can double the ability of your organization to optimize your customer relationships. Companies […]
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sure Step Methodology: The Missing Pieces
Despite improvements over previous methodologies to implement Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft’s Sure Step Methodology for Dynamics 365 deployments is not a silver bullet that addresses all the needs of your D365 transformation. This understanding is a prerequisite to a successful Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation. Some challenges that we see a lot of organizations run into includes: […]
Lessons from a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Failure
Late last month I received a call from a CIO that I have known for about 13 years. He and I have worked together over the course of his roles at three different companies, so I know him fairly well. But this phone call was different than others I have received from him in the […]
The Biggest Challenges with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Transformations
Like most digital transformations, implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 has challenges that need to be overcome. Unlike other digital transformations, there are several challenges with Dynamics 365 implementations that are unique to this particular solution. Here are a few of the challenges to keep in mind when embarking on your Microsoft Dynamics 365 transformation: The maturity […]