9 tips for selecting and implementing an ERP system
Experts in ERP and change management share their tips on how
to choose and deploy an ERP system to maximize your investment. Plus, they
outline steps you can take to improve the chances of workers will actually use
the software.
Deploying an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is an
expensive proposition, not just in terms of licensing dollars (SLA) and
maintenance, but in terms of dedicated resources and time. And yet all too
often, organizations, dazzled by vendor promises and hype -- Deploy our ERP
software and your manufacturing business will instantly run smoother and
increase profits! -- fail to come up with a viable long-term (or even
short-term) roadmap.