How to Choose a Good ERP?



  1. Set Goals and objectives for your ERP.
  2. Appoint an ERP selection team and include your key users in the selection phase.
  3. Find out which ERP systems can be adapted to company specific requirements.
  4. Distinguis between "must-have" and "lower priority" functions.
  5. Talk to several reference customers about their experience with the ERP Package.
  6. Can the software be easily upgraded? What are the costs and durations of an upgrade?
  7. Is the Software able to easily integrate third party solutions?
  8. Ask for the vendor's company strategy and softwareroadmap. Will the ERP Vendor still be in business in 5 years?
  9. Ask for a live (client site) demo using real data and performing typical tasks.
  10. User Friendliness - How many minutes does it take to perform typical tasks? How many clicks does it take and how many screen do I have to open?
  11. Does the vendor have proven experience with international projects?
  12. Compare several ERP vendors and their packages in terms of quality criteria.
  13. And Last but not the least - Listen to your Gut-Feeling!