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You’ll be glad you crunched the numbers. 

Because calculating the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the ERP systems you’re eying will do the following for you:  

• Define the company-wide impact of the project 

• Attach a number to the capital and resource investment you need to plan for

• Identify progress toward your ERP ROI.

When you’re shortlisting ERPs for your food processing business, what key features should you look for?

Your team, of course, is consulting your list of requirements. But remember, as a food processing business, you have special operational requirements. So you want to make sure your shortlisted ERPs have the particular features essential to supporting and simplifying growth in your industry.

Investing in an ERP system is the biggest IT investment your food and beverage business will ever make.

So understandably, as a financial leader in your business, you might be a little uneasy about how to select ERP software that’s right for your unique business.

That’s why you’re looking for a structured, low-risk roadmap to ERP assessment that will lead to successful ERP implementation.

Your growing business is hurting for an ERP system. 

It’s hurting your business not having visibility into your operations. Not getting reliable real-time information instantly to support your decisions.  Not automating so many repetitive manual tasks. 

But with hundreds of ERP systems out there, how do you start the ERP software selection process?  

We propose the following nine must-have criteria to start your selection process. If your software meets these, you’ll be well on your way to building a more resilient, responsive, and productive business.

You’ve completed the rounds of ERP software demos for your business. Now what?

Now is a good time to pause. Sit with the power-user colleagues who attended the (hopefully) in-depth demos with you, and get some clarity on all the information you gathered. 

After all, this digital transformation is a high-stakes project for your manufacturing, distribution, or agri-food business. You’re looking for a cost-effective ERP solution that meets your list of requirements, fits well with your industry’s specific needs, and is easy-to-use.

Does your SME want to kick off an ERP project but does not know where to start? Does it seem too complicated? Do you want to make sure you are investing in the best possible management system for your business? For an investment like this, using the services of an ERP consultant could be wise. An expert’s opinion is precious! What does their work entail? How do they bring added value? Here are a few details to help you better understand what they do.