Guidelines for

Selecting the

Best ERP Consulting Firm

Selecting an ERP consulting firm is a big decision.

“IT projects have a failure rate of 37% on the low end and 75% on the higher end.” Information Weekly

Few solutions are

1 size fits allSo doing your researchcounts

Find out a firm’s industry specific knowledge.

Manufacturing | Distribution | Shipping | Finance | Shop Floor Management | Quality Management

Ask about implementation methodology.Do they offer various implementation strategies?

Have they implemented software for the same type of company as yours?

Is their method proven?

How long has the firm been in business?

Make sure any consulting firm you select has many years of successful years of experience and will be around for years more to come. This will count in your favor.

Will the software solution be around for the next decade?

In addition to your consulting firm, look for a proven ERP software solution. Make sure your version will be able to be updated throughout the years.

Find out about their software experience.You want a consultant with best practices recommendations & prior experience.

Ask for references Are there companies similar to yours that you can speak with?

What were the strengths of the consulting firm?

Were they available from start to finish?

Any challenges?

Find out what the benefits were to past clients.

Will they accurately guide you through the software selection process?

Working with an independent software firm can mean ending up with the best software for you.

What about custom requirements? Make sure your firm offers custom development & system integration.

This could mean ecommerce or customer relationship management (CRM) integration.

What additional services & offerings are available?

You might want to integrate ERP with your CRM(Customer Relationship Management) System. You may want to start a B2B ecommerce site. You could be interested in setting up CRM accounts for your company. Do they offer training or maintenance plans?

During the project make sure travel & in-person consultations are options.

Availability Matters

Are they available from start to finish? You may need additional hours once the project is completed for training, customizations, integrations or upgrades.

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