Capabilities
We have many years of experience with ERP systems, have worked with Tier 1,
Tier 2 and Tier 3 manufacturing companies. We have worked with discrete
and process manufacturers. This is what we do, this is what we like to do,
this is our business!
A Common Sense Approach to Selecting an ERP System.
Be realistic about who you are as a company and where you are going in terms
of growth and financial capabilities. If you are a start up company with a
tight budget don't start looking at multi-million dollar systems. Here are
three steps that can shorten the time you spend on selection
- Review the critical issues or requirements your company must
have. Remember, all integrated ERP systems have some degree of parity
with each other. Make a list of those that are "critical". One to
two pages is sufficient. Compare your "must have" list with your of your
preferred ERP suppliers and create a "short list".
- If possible, schedule a visit to a company who is already running
the system(s) you have selected as a match to your needs. Have your
cross functional team ready to ask specific questions from their counterparts
in the company you visit. Or you could attend a local user's group and
talk to users directly about their experiences with the application.
- Request the implementer or trainer come to your facility and set up
the software around your needs using a sub-set of your data if possible.
The implementer is going to have to live with the system and will be most
unfeigned in what the system can and can't do. Offer to pay for the
implementer's services. Otherwise, their time will be consumed with
other customer implementations.
