ERP Selection Guide

Establishing Selection Criteria

Effective ERP selection starts with establishing the selection criteria early on—including core business requirements that take into account changing business needs, future growth and the correct ERP capabilities native to the platform. 

Key steps to take:

• Assess and document the current state.
• Create a clear and concise list of requirements and opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership and core users to refine and prioritize these requirements.
• Prepare documentation to support and present the findings to your ERP partner and to aid in ERP research.

ERP tip: Finding an ERP with industry-specific advantages and features built in, such as NetSuite for Manufacturing or Acumatica for Construction is a competitive advantage. 

Avoid Common ERP Implementation Challenges

A successful ERP implementation strategy consists of planning and preparation, configuration and data migration, testing and training to meet your planned go-live date.

The implementation involves working with your consultants to define business needs, customize the software, migrate data, integrate with other systems, provide user training, conduct testing, and ensure a smooth go-live.

The duration and complexity vary depending on the organization, but a successful implementation requires careful planning, collaboration, and post-implementation support.

The following elements are key in almost any ERP implementation are:

• Discovery
• Design
• Configuration
• Integration
• Data conversion
• Training
• Testing

Read our Complete Guide to ERP Implementation

Expert Tip: On average, a NetSuite or Acumatica implementation takes 50 – 150 hours to dig deep into the the initial requirements phase. ERP partners bill $150.00 – $300.00 an hour, so a thorough investigation and discovery in-house will save your company time and money before you even start the implementation.