If you’re using multiple software systems to run your manufacturing firm, it’s time to upgrade to an enterprise resource planning platform (ERP). So how do you find a solution that can integrate with all of your current systems? Our infographic highlights the ERP selection criteria you need to fulfill to find the perfect match for your firm. Here’s a quick overview of the process: 1. Your manufacturing firm uses several different systems to manage their business. 2. These systems—including CRM, manufacturing execution and accounting—don’t integrate well. 3. The lack of integration leads to time wasted on data entry. 4. You decide it’s time to invest in an all-in-one ERP system. 5. You’re not sure whether to go with a large vendor, or a smaller, niche one. 6. You talk to your employees and get their opinion. 7. You consider the needs of your IT, accounting, manufacturing, distribution, sales and marketing teams. 8. You determine how much you are willing to spend on an ERP. 9. You identify five products that meet your team’s requirements and budget. 10. You research these vendors by reading online reviews and articles. 11. You make your final ERP selection.

1. ERP
2) These systems, from CRM to
manufacturing execution and
accounting, don’t integrate well.
3) The lack of integration
between those systems results
in a mountain of data entry.
5) Chad isn’t sure if he should pick a
large ERP vendor or a smaller, niche one.
7) Team members from IT, accounting,
manufacturing, distribution, sales and
marketing all have their own unique
wants and needs.
9) Chad and his team identify five vendors that meet their requirements and budget.
11) Chad and his team have vetted
the vendors and are now ready to
make their final decision.
8) After speaking with his
employees, Chad knows what
his new ERP system needs to
have. He’s also determined
how much he can spend on it.
10) Chad researches these
vendors on the Internet, reading
online reviews and articles.
6) Chad talks to his most
important employees to
get their opinion.
4) Chad realizes it’s time
to invest in an all-in-one
ERP system.
Source: http://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/key-criteria-for-erp-selection/
1) Chad is the CEO of a midsize
manufacturing firm that uses
several different systems to manage
the business.
How ERP Selection Works