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WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WHEN IMPLEMENTING A

ERP SOLUTION

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If you are looking to implement an Enterprise Resource Planning solution then you need to consider the following during your research and discussions with suppliers;

• To better integrate systems across multiple locations

• To standardise global business operations

WILL IT SUPPORT YOUR CURRENT PROCESSES

The solution selected should be able to support and enhance your current processes, it shouldn’t mean bending or completely changingyourprocessestofitwith the system, unless of course that’s what’s needed.

Source - http://go.panorama-consulting.com/rs/panoramaconsulting/images/2014-Manufacturing-ERP-report.pdf?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonvanMZKXonjHpfsX56O0rUaewlMI/0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4AS8ZlI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFTLDGMbVqwrgMWxY%3D

The top two reasons for implementing an ERP solution are;

CLOUD OR ON-PREMISE

How do you want to access the system? Do you want, and have the resources, to implement it onsite or are you looking at fully supported Cloud access?

Source - http://techcrunchies.com/erp-statistics-2013/

In 2013 On-Premise solutions accounted for 61% of installations while Cloud only accounted for 12%

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• Reduced IT maintenance costs• Reduced operational costs• Improved interaction with customers• Increased integration across the

business• Easier availability of information

ASSOCIATED COSTS

What are the costs of implementing your chosen solution, is there a monthly user licence cost and what does that include. Are there extra costs for support, training, future upgrades, and bespoke customisations?

Source - http://go.panorama-consulting.com/rs/panoramaconsulting/images/2014-Manufacturing-ERP-Report.pdf?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonvanMZKXonjHpfsX56O0rUaewlMI/0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4AS8ZlI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFTLDGMbVqwrgMWxY%3D

Some of the benefits received across the manufacturing industry included;

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

What training and ongoing supportisoffered?Doyouwantyour implementation partner to provide the training to all users or would you prefer a train the trainer approach? In terms of support, will your provider be able to support you well into the future based on your requirements?

Source - http://blog.e2benterprise.com/6-compelling-erp-statistics-why-midsized-companies-must-upgrade-their-erp-system/

Through accurate, real-time information about daily operations, companies can make faster, smarter decisions which allow them to reduce operational costs by 23% and administration costs by 22%

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SCALABILITY

An investment in a solution such as Microsoft Dynamics® NAV should be considered long term. You need to consider the longevity of potential solutions, will they grow with your organisation based on your objectives for business growth?

Source - http://blog.e2benterprise.com/6-compelling-erp-statistics-why-midsized-companies-must-upgrade-their-erp-system/

Midsized companies who implement modern ERP systems are able to

support change and grow operating margins by 21%

CAN YOU WORK WITH THE SUPPLIER?

Often the implementation of a business critical system means that you will be building a long term relationship with your supplier, do you see them working well with your company?

Source - http://techcrunchies.com/erp-statistics-2013/

35% of companies use a reputable partner to help with the selection

and purchase of their ERP solution

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ROI

What can you expect the return on investment to be on your chosen ERP solution? Talk to some of your chosen suppliers existingclientstofindoutwhattheir results have been.

Source - http://www.zdnet.com/article/2013-erp-research-compelling-advice-for-the-cfo/

The average time it took to recoup the costs of ERP implementation

in 2013 was only 25 months, down from 32 months in 2009.

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If you would like to discuss how Microsoft Dynamics NAV could benefit your business, contact the team at

Tisski today on 0247 771 2050.

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