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Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices is a podcast hosted by top industry thought leaders, Eric Kimberling and Kyler Cheatham. In each episode, they discuss the best practices for implementing digital transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM solutions in businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a CIO, CTO, or IT manager, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone responsible for digital transformation in their organization. The podcast features interviews with the industry‘s leading experts on topics ranging from digital strategy, software selection, implementation project management, and organizational change management. In each episode, Eric and Kyler discuss a different digital transformation topic and share their insights and expertise on how businesses can successfully navigate the challenges of implementing these solutions. They also interview leading experts in the field to get their insights on specific topics. If you’re looking for actionable advice on how to successfully implement a digital transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM solutions in your business, this is the podcast for you. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode!
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
In a way, strategies for transformation share a number of key similarities, but how does the introduction of global and regional factors impact strategy? What should you pay attention to and how do you balance everything? That's the topic we will be covering today.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2021-digital-transformation-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations
GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
CONTACT ME TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
ERP software vendors and sales reps are notorious for fueling common myths and hoaxes. These misconceptions can lead organizations and their project teams to failure, so it is important to dispel and fully understand these common myths. In this episode, we unpack the 10 most common myths perpetuated by ERP software vendors and systems integrators.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2021-digital-transformation-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations
GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
CONTACT ME TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
SAP S/4HANA finished #6 in our list of top 10 ERP systems for 2021, while Oracle ERP Cloud finished at #3. However, some organizations view these as the two most viable options for their needs. Our larger, global and more complex clients, for example, often focus their ERP evaluations between SAP S/4HANA vs. Oracle ERP Cloud.
This podcast provides an independent comparison of SAP vs. Oracle, along with the pros and cons of each. The analysis highlights some of the key differentiators between the two systems to help you define the best fit for your organization.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2021-digital-transformation-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations
GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
There are countless ERP, CRM, and HCM systems out there that could work for your company. Some common questions include:
- How do you know which software is the best option for your specific needs?
- What questions should you be asking to make sure you are investing resources into a system that will truly optimize your operations?
Brian Potts, Chief Client Officer and Managing Partner, of Third Stage Consulting Group, joins us today as he helps us understand on how to select the right software.
READ MORE ABOUT THE TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2021-digital-transformation-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR 2020 (FOR BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES): https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
CONTACT ME TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: eric@thirdstage-consulting.com
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Small businesses have many options when choosing accounting or ERP software to automate their operations. With such a plethora of alternatives, choosing the best fit can be overwhelming.
Some of the systems featured in our ranking of top 10 small business ERP systems include:
- Deacom
- Epicor
- Quickbooks
- Salesforce
- Odoo
- Oracle NetSuite
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- SAP Business One
- Priority Software
- Sage ERP
My team and I compiled this list without vendor compensation or influence. Some of the quantitative and qualitative criteria we used to rank the top ERP systems include:
- Small business adoption rates
- Breadth and depth of functionality
- Flexibility to meet the diverse needs of small businesses
- Maturity of the overall solution -Average implementation time, cost, and risk
These and other data points were compiled from my team’s experience helping our clients evaluate and implement ERP systems, along with other quantitative and qualitative research we have conducted over the years.
READ MORE ABOUT THE TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2021-digital-transformation-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR 2020 (FOR BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES): https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
CONTACT ME TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: eric@thirdstage-consulting.com
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Enterprise asset management (EAM) is an important capability within successful digital transformations. EAM software can be used as a standalone technology or within a broader ERP or enterprise technology.
In this podcast, Eric Kimberling, CEO of Third Stage Consulting, interviews Wayne Holtham, VP of Asia Pacific at Third Stage, to discuss the definition of EAM and its role in digital transformation.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2021-digital-transformation-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING:https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations
GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
CONTACT ME TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
It is common knowledge that digital transformations commonly fail. This can be due to a variety of reasons, many of which can range from issues related to people resisting change, lack of executive buy-in, operational misalignment and a host of other issues.
In this episode, Eric Kimberling, the CEO and Founder of Third Stage Consulting Group, discusses the definition of quality assurance, the major components of an effective quality assurance framework, how can organizations use quality assurance to avoid failure and much more.
DOWNLOAD THE 2020 ERP REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2020-erp-hcm-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations
GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
2020 has been a year full of change and turmoil. What does this mean for the future of digital transformation in 2021 and beyond? Our latest podcast with Eric Kimberling of Third Stage Consulting explains. These are the technology-agnostic predictions and trends that you need to be ready for as you navigate your ERP, HCM, CRM, supply chain management, or digital transformation journey.
DOWNLOAD THE 2020 ERP REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2020-erp-hcm-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR 2020: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations
GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
CONTACT ME TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com
CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Defining a clear digital strategy that fits your organization’s strategy, goals, and objectives is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a successful transformation. It’s also one of the best ways to ensure you have internal alignment and a transformation roadmap and plan that fits your needs. In other words, it’s a sort of glue that ties together your overall company strategy with your transformation project plan.
In this episode, Eric Kimberling, the CEO and Founder of Third Stage Consulting Group, discusses the definition of digital strategy, the major decisions companies need to make to define their strategies, the different components of a digital strategy that companies should be thinking about, and much more.
DOWNLOAD THE 2020 ERP REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2020-erp-hcm-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations
GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
There are plenty of ERP systems to choose from in the market, ranging from well-known tier 1 options to lesser known and industry-focused solutions. This episode covers the top 10 ERP systems in the market today, based on an independent and technology-agnostic analysis framework.
This countdown is hosted by Eric Kimberling, CEO of Third Stage Consulting Group. It features reviews and comparisons of SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and other leading ERP software in the top 10 ranking.
DOWNLOAD THE 2020 ERP REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2020-erp-hcm-report
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations
GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/