In this article, I describe how we at Anchor Management Consulting help our clients choose the right ERP system. Using our Search and Select methodology, we find the ERP system and implementer that best fits your needs, goals, budget and schedule.
In my previous article,"Analyze your business before procuring an ERP system!", I explained how to create the right conditions for starting an ERP procurement. It's all about that:
You could liken the business analysis to the work an architect does before building a house. We call it Business Preparation.
After analyzing and adapting the business, we begin the work of setting requirements. To streamline the procurement process, Anchor has developed a methodology we call Search and Select. It is based on our collective experience and ensures that our customers get the business system that best suits their needs, goals, budget and schedule. This is how we work with Search and Select:
The first step in Search and Select is to identify the business system requirements. Based on the business analysis and the expected business values, we now focus on what is essential for your business. To find the right requirements, we go through the following, among others:
Once we have a clear picture of the business needs and requirements, we move on to selecting the right solution and supplier. We develop a shortlist of suitable suppliers and implementers based on the business analysis, requirements and our knowledge of the market's business systems and implementers.
We help to develop structured RFI and RFP documents and contact the suppliers in an efficient way. Based on the responses, we guide you through the evaluation in a structured way. Then, together, we select the right solution and the best implementer. The evaluation includes, among other things:
Step 3: Prepare the organization and the project
Before starting the implementation of the ERP, we make sure that the organization is informed and well prepared. This means that:
We structure the project, staff the steering and project team and define what is expected of them. A detailed schedule and budget are drawn up to keep the project on track and within financial and time constraints.
Next steps: Implementation and transformation
Once the solution and provider are selected, the implementation and transformation begins. I will tell you more about that in the next article.
Our 'Search and Select' approach ensures that our customers get an ERP system that not only meets their current needs, but is also flexible enough to support future growth and change. By following our structured approach, we can minimize risks, optimize costs and ensure a smooth implementation.
We have helped many companies procure and implement ERP systems on time and on budget by starting with a business analysis.
Read what our customers say in our customer cases.
Or take a look at one of our clients' advice after successfully completing a project with Anchor:
This preparatory work is crucial to choosing the right supplier and ensuring that the project stays on time and on budget. I like to compare this to hiring an architect when building a house, where a small investment at the beginning can save a lot of time and money in the long run.
Contact us to find out how we can help you run a successful procurement!
