Installation & implementation
Should you get an ERP?
At Centrilli we understand that every business is unique and faces different challenges during its lifecycle. How do you decide if investing in Enterprise Resource Planning is right for your business?
If you’re able to check off most of the items on this list, it’s probably time to start evaluating ERP software providers:
Your team members are spending too much time on tasks that could be automated and streamlined.
You don’t have easy access to the data you need to make informed decisions.
You’re finding or addressing problems after it’s too late.
You’re spending too much time searching for information, trying to boost productivity and effectiveness.
Your teams can’t easily collaborate or share information.
You can’t access essential business data and information when you’re off-site.
You have a lot of different software tools and processes that have been adopted and implemented for your business but are not connected
You’re having trouble keeping up with changes in regulatory compliance.
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How did you do?
If you can check off at least sixty or seventy percent of the list above, it’s time to start exploring ERP solutions. List the specific challenges you think your organization is having, and get in touch with our team!
The 8 steps for ERP success
If you passed the above step you’re ready to start looking for your first ERP solution. It’s important to correctly evaluate, select, and implement your solution to boost long-term strategic decision making in your organization.
To help you through this process, here are eight simple steps for a successful ERP system selection:
Step 1
Get members of your leadership together and start the initial conversation about ERP.
Step 2
Look critically at your business operations and determine what’s working, and what challenges you’re experiencing.
Step 3
Develop standard criteria to use when evaluating vendors e.i features, price, platform…
Step 4
Schedule phone calls, in-person meetings, or online demos with sales representatives and product experts.
Step 5
Narrow your list down to 2-3 candidates that you’re interested in.
Step 6
Contact vendors and schedule follow-up calls to learn more about how their products could help your business.
Step 7
Prepare specific questions that you’d like each vendor to address during the follow-up call.
Step 8
Talk to other companies that have implemented ERP systems from the vendors you’re considering.