Errors in ERP selection are usually due to ignorance. That is why an ERP selection process should also be tailored to the company's level of knowledge. Accordingly, the company must be prepared for the selection and the selection process must be prepared for the company.
Read MoreThe search for the right one. Part 2: Errors in ERP selection
Once a company has decided to purchase an ERP solution, the biggest step has been taken. Or so they think. However, the market is large. Accordingly, this makes the selection more difficult. Despite advice, various industry software and references from ERP providers, it can happen that a company chooses the wrong system for itself. Most people are not aware of how important it is to find the right solution. It is not about finding the "best" system on the market, but the one that best suits the company.
Read MoreThe search for the right one. Part 1: Does my company need an ERP system?
The question is not if, but when. If a company is still at the beginning of its history, orders, customer data and stock lists may still be manageable with Excel and co. However, the amount of data of this kind is not decreasing. The number of people working with it is also growing. Individual workplaces become departments. The demands on company management are growing. Decisions are getting bigger and riskier. The accounting department must always provide reliable figures on which these decisions can be made. In a nutshell: the work is growing.
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