Selecting and implementing a new ERP system is one of the most resource-intensive decisions mid-market manufacturing or distribution companies face.
Written by the consultants who run these selections, not by a software vendor.
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Selecting and implementing a new ERP system is one of the most resource-intensive decisions mid-market manufacturing or distribution companies face. Many firms gain value from teaming with independent experts for an effective approach to ERP selection, leveraging the time, talents and expertise to reduce effort, resources and yes, even the costs of ERP selection.
In this booklet, we note the typical decisions manufacturers and distributors face when beginning an ERP selection project. Also included? Five guidelines for choosing the right ERP consulting team to ensure an efficient and effective ERP project.
In today's competitive market, manufacturing and distribution organizations consider an ERP project as the foundation of an overarching digital strategy in order to best facilitate the improvement of processes and overall performance of the business.
But success can be elusive. Manufacturers and distributors feel pressured to balance ERP selection and business process improvement initiatives against challenging production schedules, customer demands and workloads. A company about to embark on an ERP journey has many choices. Management may elect to walk that ERP journey alone, or they may see the value of teaming with a "guide" for the journey.