In the midst of a very dynamic business environment, many companies have delayed the decision to migrate their current legacy applications to newer and more robust technology. We continue to see a large number of companies operating their organizations with systems that were implemented in the early nineties. It is quite common to find a [...]
Negotiating An ERP Contract
4.10.12:
If you happen to be in the midst of evaluating your core ERP software, you may be scratching your head figuring out the different deployment options, user types as well as exactly what, how much and when to purchase the different applications and users. Companies that get experienced guidance through negotiating an ERP contract can [...]
7 Criteria to Consider When Selecting Your ERP Consultant
4.02.12:
When done correctly, locating a quality ERP consultant takes time, a lot of investigation, and due diligence. Knowing who you’re retaining is important, because it is an investment and it sets the direction of your ERP project. If the right choice is made, the ERP consulting firm can help make the ERP selection and implementation [...]
Leaner Times Means Leaner Staff
3.16.12:
At Ultra, we have the opportunity to speak with many manufacturing and distribution executives about their business. IT Directors, Chief Financial Officers, Controllers and Presidents all speak about their need to evaluate and select their new ERP system. In these times, the feedback we receive often is that many organizations are “nervous” about ERP selection [...]
ERP Selection Equates to Buyer Beware
3.13.12:
The process of selecting a new ERP system is like any buying experience. You have a buyer that has needs, expectations, and money to spend, and you have a company with a sales organization that is motivated to sell a product and maximize revenue, and are often measured on customer satisfaction. How do the parties [...]
Shopping for ERP? Look for Experts in Your Vertical Industry
2.02.12:
When you initiate an ERP selection project, you will encounter many ERP sales representatives who want to sell you’re their products. It seems like everyone tells you that his or her company has the perfect ERP system for your organization. On the surface it may be true. They all have basic ERP functionality. In fact, [...]
How Fast Can We Execute an ERP Selection Project?
1.17.12:
If you’re invited to participate in a management council for a mid-market company, sooner or later you’re going to hear those words “How fast can we do an ERP Selection?” The statement is often made after months of discussing the potential purchase of a new ERP system. So How Fast Can a Company Select a [...]
How Important is “Ease of Use” When Selecting ERP Software?
4.15.10:
ERP vendors are continually improving their products with new features. In past years the focus has been on adding application function such as manufacturing planning, quality management, engineering application, and CRM. Recently the focus has changed from function to ease of use features. At Ultra we noticed a couple of years ago that ERP buyers [...]
Evaluating ERP Vendors – Evaluation Criteria
2.19.10:
When a company considers acquiring a new ERP system, they often struggle with clearly defining the evaluation criteria. Ultra Consulting advises clients’ to start with five basic criteria: Function fit Technology Company Support Cost The internal ERP evaluation team will expand this list as they progress through the project. Function fit of the software is [...]
Evaluating ERP Vendors
12.08.09:
Once you have identified your list of vendors you need to lay out your plan for ERP comparison. Earlier this year, I published two different blogs: one on examining current processes, and one on defining the future state. If you follow this approach, you will have developed enough information to define your critical requirements. For [...]
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