10 Questions to Ask When Evaluating ERP, HCM, and CRM Software

Evaluating and selecting the best ERP, HCM, or CRM software for your organization is often focused on business requirements, demos, RFP responses, and other traditional evaluation techniques. But choosing the right technology also needs to align with your overall business goals, objectives, and culture.

Too many organizations overlook these fundamental variables and often end up with software that is not a good fit. This episode covers the 10 most important questions that you need to ask (and answer) in order to find the best ERP, HCM, or CRM software for your organization as part of your digital transformation strategy.

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What is Customer Experience? [How the Customer Journey Can Enable Digital Transformation]

The overall customer experience is something that can, and should, drive any sort of digital transformation. However, knowing what customer experience is and how to factor it into your transformation isn’t always clear. In this episode, I will take you through all of the considerations that play a crucial role in enabling a top-notch customer journey during digital transformation.

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TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/

GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/

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Top 10 Food and Beverage ERP Systems [Independent Ranking for Food and Bev Manufacturers]

The Food and Beverage space has a variety of ERP options to choose from. There are a lot of considerations to be taken into account, from traditional manufacturing needs to more process manufacturing specifically to food and beverage. There are regulatory and safety considerations to factor in as well. In this episode, we will review the Top 10 Food and Beverage ERP systems available today.

ERP systems discussed in this video ranking include (in no particular order):

-QAD

-Sage 100cloud

-IQMS

-Batchmaster

-SYSPRO

-Deacom

-ProcessPro

-IFS

-Plex Smart

-Aptean

-SAP S/4HANA

-Oracle ERP Cloud

-Oracle NetSuite

-Microsoft D365

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TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/

GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/

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Top 10 Construction ERP Systems

Construction organizations have unique needs for their ERP systems. From bids to costing and project management there are specific requirements that will need to be met. In this episode, we will complete an independent ranking and cover pros and cons of ERP systems most commonly used in the construction, design, and engineering industry.

The ERP systems highlighted in this video (in no particular order) are:

Microsoft Dynamics365 

CMiC

Acumatica

IFS

Epicor

Maestro

Infor CloudSuite

Vista by Viewpoint

Deltek

Procore

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TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/

GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/

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What is Data Management? [Intro to Data Migration, MDM, and Data Analytics]

Digital Transformation is full of acronyms and terms that may not be familiar and can seem overwhelming. Understanding these terms is key to being informed and ready for discussions with vendors. In this episode, I'll take you through the Top 10 Digital Transformation terms and definitions you should know when embarking on your transformation journey.

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TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/

GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/

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Digital Transformation and ERP Failure Rehab for Executives

Executives, project managers, and project teams commonly make a number of mistakes that lead to digital transformation failure. This video outlines 12 steps to recovery to avoid transformation failure and to ensure a more successful digital transformation or ERP implementation.

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What Is The ROI and Business Value Of Organizational Change Management?

We're diving into what exactly is the ROI (Return on Investment) of organizational change management. This is one of the most pressing and critical elements of a digital transformation. If you don’t have a solid OCM strategy in place, it’s probable that you’re going to invest ample time and resources without seeing the full return on your investment. Anyone who listens to this show knows the role OCM plays, but I want to go a bit deeper and find out what truly maximizes an OCM strategy and how businesses can measure impact. 

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Top 5 Organizational Change Management Strategies

In today's world, change is a constant. Organizational change management has always been one of the most important success factors for transformation - if not the single most important factor. More than ever, your employees and overall organization need an effective change management strategy and leadership. This episode outlines the top change management strategies that you should be deploying as part of your digital transformation, business transformation, ERP/HCM/CRM implementation, or any other change initiative.

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TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/

GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/

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10 Steps to Digital Transformation in M&A Integration, Restructuring, and Private Equity

Digital transformations are challenging in any situation - but even more so in the midst of a merger and acquisition integration or carveout. This episode covers the nuances of and best practices for a successful digital transformation in private equity and M&A environment. These are the 10 steps to a successful digital transformation during an M&A event or within a private equity-backed organization.

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TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/

GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/

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What Are Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities? [Tips for Better Project Management]

Being an effective project manager of a digital or business transformation is easier said than done. Unfortunately, most project managers are myopic in their focus and don't understand what their roles and responsibilities should be. This episode outlines project manager roles and responsibilities that will help you on your quest to better project management.

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TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/

GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/

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