Implementing the proper business system can be as strategic and important to your bottom line as purchasing new equipment. However, implementing the wrong solution or choosing an inexperienced solution provider can have serious negative effects on your business—from lost opportunities and downtime to bankruptcy in some extreme cases. Consequently, it is imperative that manufacturers take time to clearly define their business processes and objectives before they start their search
for new business software.
There are literally hundreds of software products on the market today to help manufacturers automate and manage day-to-day business requirements such as accounting, inventory management, order entry, and manufacturing. The good news is that manufacturers have plenty of options. The bad news is that many companies feel overwhelmed by the evaluation process because they don’t have a roadmap to help them identify the right systems for their unique business and technical requirements.
This guide is designed to help manufacturers manage the entire software evaluation cycle from needs analysis and budget planning through software selection and implementation.