ERP Implementation Strategy: Find the Right ERP Consultants for Success

Is Your ERP Implementaion Strategy Set Up for Success? 

If you have ever undergone an ERP implementation, you know that there is usually more work and time and expense created than originally expected.  The main reason is that implementing an ERP system to fit your business includes many moving parts, coordinating with different departnements and incorporating business processes into the solution.  If your ERP implementation is not managed by an experienced ERP consultant who undertsands not only the software but your business requirements, it can cost you time and money and frustration.

Of all the mitigating factors that come into play with a successful ERP implementation, in our experience after implementing hundres of WERP systems, working with the right ERP consultant is most important.. Picking a partner is about finding a company that is competent, reliable, a good fit for your business expectations and an expert in change management.

3 Success Factors in Your ERP Implementation Strategy

1. One Throat to Choke - Rethink Multi-Sourcing—Many companies have resorted to hiring multiple experts in an attempt to get product, business, industry, and change management skills for their project—a practice called multi-sourcing. While this practice can be effective for some companies, it is important to understand that multi-sourcing adds management and delivery complexity to your project.Instead, look for an implementation partner with professionals who understand the nuances of your industry and its processes, and who can craft a solution for that industry or extend the solution if gaps exist.
2. Look for a Partner Who Offers Innovative Solutions—ERP software solutions enable visibility throughout the entire organization, allowing decision makers to make better decisions and employees to be more productive.
3. For the Life of Your Business - Take a Long-Term Approach—Embracing your implementation partner as a long term part of your team can help ensure your success down the road. If your ERP partner is dedicated to a long-term relationship, you will reap the benefits of a successful ERP implementation—and a technology alliance that will serve you for many years to come.

ERP implementation is a challenging process which, upon successful completion, will affect most aspects of your business. ERP partners should be 100% vested in making your project a success and committed to a long-term partnership.

As a national Microsoft master VAR (Value Added Reseller) and Gold Certified Partner, SBS Group can help you fully optimize your ERP functionality and workflows to elevate your business processes, improve the utilization of data throughout your organization, deliver ongoing training and support resources, and more.

Contact us today for more information on how SBS can be your strategic partner, or follow us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/sbs-group, on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/sbsgroup and find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SBSGroupUSA.

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Another version of this blog was previously published on SBS Group's Blog: 3 Important Things to Consider When Selecting an ERP Implementation Partner