For those entities looking at purchasing a new ERP system, predicting costs is a struggle. The survey reported that respondents “had widely varying ideas about the real-world cost of ERP systems ...

Across industries over 50% of these major systems are not installed on time and within budget. When the ERP implementation process has problems, we often see clients fire the first VAR, contract with ...

Consider all costs: software, implementation, process redesign, internal effort and lost productivity during transition. Don’t forget ongoing support, training and upgrades. 3.

In addition to selecting the ERP software, the ERP selection process must include determining the future state, picking the right elements and involving the best people. Determine the Future State.

I’ve been in the ERP systems business for decades, and I’ve learned a thing or two about creating innovative solutions, as well as how to best help companies transition into using their new ...

Beyond that, the RFP/RFI process must be formulated with an eye toward drilling down into at least four crucial areas: software customization, project team, methodology and quality assurance.