Free eBook: Buying an ERP system

How to avoid common pitfalls and maximize your ROI

You need to take a step back and think about all of the various processes that are essential to running a business, including inventory and order management, accounting, human resources, customer relationship management (CRM), and beyond.

When you search for “ERP” or “Enterprise Resource Planning” on the web, the sheer amount of information that appears can be overwhelming — not to mention a little confusing. Every website seems to have its own definition of ERP, and one ERP implementation can vary widely from the next. These differences, however, underscore the flexibility that can make an ERP system such a powerful business management tool.

Topics Covered In This:

• Introduction

• The value of ERP to your business

• Signs your business requires ERP

• Select the right ERP vendor

• Conclusion

What you will learn:

• The new challenges and opportunities that manufacturers must contend with

• Questions to ask before comparing ERP and CRM software

• Questions to ask when comparing software providers

• Understanding the ERP systems market Selecting your ERP system

• Calculating the total cost of ownership

• Understanding vendor contracts

The purpose of this ebook is to explore the value ERP can bring to your business, look at how ERP solutions now open the door for businesses of all sizes to benefit, and highlight some of the considerations you will need to make before implementing an ERP system successfully in your business.