Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software can be a powerful way to automate and streamline your sales and customer service processes. But what exactly is CRM software? This podcast explains everything you need to know.

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

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/

GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management

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Digital transformation is a vague word that can mean a lot of different things to different organizations. However, there are certain types of technology that are most commonly used to drive digital transformation.

Common technologies include ERP, CRM, HCM, supply chain, and eCommerce software, as well as mobile apps, custom software, business intelligence, and other enterprise technologies. This podcast outlines the top 10 digital transformation technologies most commonly used by organizations throughout the globe.

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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 

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Effective project management is one of the most important keys to digital transformation success. A good project manager can make or break your ERP, HCM, or CRM initiative.

This podcast provides an overview of the things that a project manager and project leadership team should be prepared to do to make their digital transformations successful. This is important to any team about to embark on an ERP, HCM, and CRM implementation - or any other sort of digital transformation initiative. 

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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 

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There have been a variety of ERP failures over the decades. Some of them high profile, some not as well known. Some involve the bigger vendors like SAP and Oracle, while others involve smaller ERP systems. In all cases, there are plenty of lessons to be learned.

This comprehensive top 10 list covers the biggest failures of all time. The intent is to share what went wrong in these case studies to help avoid similar outcomes as the ERP failures outlined here.

Some of the ERP failures covered in the top 10 list include:

• Lidl

...and a number of other failures that you may or may not have heard about. The #1 spot on the list may surprise you. 

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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 

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Nearly all ERP software vendors have created a cloud solution to provide more options to businesses. As cloud solutions become more readily available, it's important to have an understanding of the evolution toward the cloud and distinguish the pros and cons before dialing in on which software your team will ultimately pursue in your digital transformation. 

In this podcast, we interview Eric Kimberling and Brian Potts of Third Stage Consulting Group to get an objective and technology-agnostic comparison of cloud vs. on-premise ERP software. 

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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

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Transforming a business is a large undertaking that most struggle with. Whether the transformation is driven by technology, operational changes, product innovation, business model enhancements, and/or organizational competencies, there are some lessons from the more successful business transformations.

This independent ranking of the top business transformations of all-time includes, in no particular order:

• Netflix

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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

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With global product shortages and unexpected shifts in consumer demand, supply chain management has taken a spotlight role in today's world. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed deficiencies of many global supply chains, which underscores the potential need for better technology (such as SCM software) to manage these bottlenecks.

This episode outlines our independent ranking of the top 10 supply chain management (SCM) systems in the market today. Vendors did not pay for or influence this ranking, so the video objectively outlines the strengths and weaknesses of each of the leading SCM systems. 

SCM systems in the top 10 list include, in no particular order:

• Microsoft Dynamics 365

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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 

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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.

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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 

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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.

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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 

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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

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