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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 Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
In today’s episode, we discuss everything ERP software - from what it is to what it can do for you and your company. Joining me for today’s discussion is Brian Potts, the Chief Client Officer and Managing Partner of Third Stage Consulting Group.
DOWNLOAD THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL S/4HANA IMPLEMENTATION: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-a-successful-sap-s-4hana-digital-transformation
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2021-digital-transformation-report
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE TO SELECTING AND MANAGING YOUR SAP SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/guide-to-select-erp-systems-integrator
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR 2020: 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 US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR SAP OR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group/
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
SAP S/4HANA is one of the most widely used ERP systems in the market, especially among larger and more complex organizations. But what exactly is SAP S/4HANA and what types of organizations are most likely to benefit from this ERP software? This video provides an independent overview.
NOTE: Third Stage Consulting and I are technology-agnostic, so this is an unfiltered overview of S/4HANA.
DOWNLOAD THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL S/4HANA IMPLEMENTATION: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-a-successful-sap-s-4hana-digital-transformation
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2021-digital-transformation-report
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE TO SELECTING AND MANAGING YOUR SAP SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/guide-to-select-erp-systems-integrator
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR 2020: 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 SAP OR 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/
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Sage is a software vendor that has been around for quite some time, and they have always been focused on providing ERP solutions for small to mid-sized organizations, specifically in the manufacturing and distribution space. With three trustable software solutions in the market, Sage has been able to simplify the functionalities that many of the leading ERP software companies have built a name on. This podcast provides an independent review of Sage X3.
* This is a completely agnostic and independent evaluation. No third party paid for placement within this content.
Feel free to contact us at info@thirdstage-consulting.com with any questions and please subscribe to our channel.
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 Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In today’s episode, we are going to discuss the importance of cybersecurity and the specific risks we are seeing given current world events. Now, more than ever before, our systems and data are at risk due to both internal and external threats.
Nate Stroeher is here today to share his insights on what you can do to ensure your cybersecurity efforts are the best they can be during these unprecedented times.
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
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Executives, project managers, and project teams commonly make a number of mistakes that lead to digital transformation failure. This episode outlines 12 steps to recovery to avoid transformation failure and to ensure a more successful digital transformation or ERP implementation.
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 Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
In today’s episode, we are going to cover the topic of Cloud ERP software customization.
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
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are a common technology to automate warehouses, inventory management, and other supply chain functions during digital transformation. WMS systems are commonly used by distribution, retail, and manufacturing companies throughout the world. There are plenty of WMS systems to choose from, but all have distinct strengths, weaknesses, and tradeoffs.
This episode outlines our independent ranking of the top 10 WMS software in the industry today. This ranking was compiled based on our team's experience and research with leading WMS systems. No vendors influenced or compensated us for this ranking.
WMS systems in this ranking include:
- SAP S/4HANA
- Highjump
- Manhattan Associates
- Oracle SCM Cloud / WMS Cloud
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Infor SCM / CloudSuite
- Soften
- 3PL Central
- Oracle NetSuite
- Fishbowl
READ MORE ABOUT THE TOP 10 WMS SYSTEMS HERE: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-warehouse-management-systems/
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
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Cloud enterprise technologies have reached a tipping point of adoption, with most vendors and organizations making investments to upgrade their on-premise systems to the cloud. However, there is a dark side to cloud technology looming, which could spell the end of the cloud adoption trend. This episode explains the pros and cons to be aware of as you define your digital transformation strategy and roadmap.
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 Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
In today’s episode, we discuss how digital transformations, ERP implementations and technology factor into merger and acquisition integration. Bringing two, siloed cultures, processes, and software systems together oftentimes poses one of the biggest challenges during a merger or acquisition. Eric Kimberling is here today to share his insights on what makes for a seamless and successful merger or acquisition.
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
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Travis Perkins, the $10B UK-based retailer, recently failed miserably in its Infor M3 ERP implementation. With over 20,000 employees and locations throughout Europe, this company struggled to make the transition from homegrown systems from the 1980s to more modern cloud ERP software.
What exactly went wrong and what are the lessons from this case study? This episode explains the lessons learned and how to avoid the same mistakes in your digital transformation or ERP implementation journey.
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