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There are many top 10 lists of ERP systems available but be careful what you ask or wish for. These lists are all biased in some way as they can’t possibly include the top 10 systems that are applicable to a specific organization. The top 10 systems should vary by industry, company size and geography. Industry Your needs will vary widely by industry. But even then, there are big differences for a particular industry such as manufacturing . For example, here is a list of different manufacturing types suggested by ChatGPT. Each of these will have different ERP requirements. Company […]

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There are times when defining requirements for an ERP selection process that our client would question the effort and think that we are too much in the weeds and should save this detail when evaluating the systems and implementing the system. A leaner approach does make sense for standard requirements, but if the client has complexity and unique processes, then detailed requirements are worth the effort to: Avoid costly change orders when vendors discover what is needed during the implementation – It’s sometime called scope creep and you’re damned if you make the change as it will likely delay the […]

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Some consultants will identify the top 10 ERP systems or just consider them in software selection projects. These systems have the largest customer base and typically have: Modern user interfaces Invested large sums in R&D to take advantage of new technology like AI. Invested large sums in security. But should you also consider lesser-known systems that cater to a specific industry? Advantages of Lesser-Known ERP Systems They are usually industry specific and also include business processes optimized for the industry and industry experts to implement the system. Licensing and implementation are usually less expensive. They are often less difficult to […]

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