Sage 300 is one of the most reliable and stable ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions available worldwide, but is it the right one for your business?
For any growing and developing organization, finding the right ERP can be a daunting task, the disruption and financial effects of choosing incorrectly can be catastrophic. If chosen wisely, your new ERP can help your business realize your goals and aspirations. Quality solutions like Sage 300 can help you further by streamlining cumbersome business processes and providing the latest industry standards.
Here are some industry guidelines to help you make the right solution selection.
Undertake a detailed business assessment and needs analysis
Your new ERP solution should be capable of supporting your business today and as it grows in the future. Spending time now to analyze, assess and understand your business needs will pay dividends in the long term. Your new system should provide you with your core basic needs and flexibility to guarantee your business strengths, weaknesses and future goals can be catered to both now and into the future.
When assessing your potential vendors, make sure their presentations address each item on your needs analysis and are weighted according to your business needs.
Evaluate the Compatibility
Take time during your selection to ensure consideration has been given to any existing infrastructure already in place. Most quality ERP solutions are easily ported to the latest technologies where hardware and supporting operating systems have been well maintained.
Use the needs analysis to help focus on the closest fit to your organization environment to ensure expensive and disruptive process and cultural changes are avoided during the ERP rollout.
Consider the Total Cost of Ownership
When selecting your new ERP solution you should evaluate the cost of the solution and the cost of the solution to maintain over the next few years. Vendors will be able to provide you with a detailed quote covering the cost of software, installation and annual maintenance and support costs. The solution may be ‘on premise’ or if required, hosted by your ERP partner.
Your vendor should be willing to explain each item on their quote in detail which will allow you to make sure that you are getting value for money and the right solution.
Evaluate the benefits of your new ERP Solution:
The proposed ERP solution will be ‘feature rich’ and will likely include functionality that could be useful for your business growth. Look for the items on your needs analysis and ensure they are available, then look for your future needs and to make sure the functionality and flexibility is there for when you need it.
Selecting the right ERP solution for your organization takes time and effort, which inevitably costs money. One way of helping your decision process is by taking up client references and speaking with your vendors customers to understand their experiences. At Acumen we can help guide you through the selection process and navigate the minefield of ERP and partner selection
Sage 300 is currently operating within 40,000 organizations worldwide, the software is stable and comprehensive and continues to be developed for the future needs of a very large client base.
Acumen has over 50 years’ experience in ERP selection, implementation and support, so, together with Sage 300, we can offer your business the best fit.
