This is a critical step in the selection process. A successful implementation depends equally on the ERP system and the implementer of that system. In some cases, you have no choice as the developer of the system also does the implementation. But for many systems, there are lots of implementers and it’s not easy to pick the right one. This applies to companies doing their own selection work, but also to consultants like 180 Systems. Some of the vendors have resources to help in finding the right implementer. Although we have lots of experience with many of the implementers, we don’t want to overlook a potential implementer that we have not worked with before and who has the right experience and qualifications for our client. We look for the following:
- Industry experience
- Level of support/costs. Some implementers provide a “white glove” approach which provides a high level of support at a higher cost. Other implementers provide a more basic approach with less costs.
- Local resources to avoid travel costs
There are websites that will provide you with implementers of ERP systems. But we recommend you check our website as we have an ERP selection tool to identify implementers by ERP system and we identify ERP implementers for 12 industries on our website. Or just contact us or book a meeting to get some advice from us.
