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ERP is a very important tool for the company, which once implemented, will have a very long duration of use. Therefore, it is normal that the choice of an ERP should be as prudent and well documented as possible. The decision-making process must be based on a strategic analysis, which highlights the business objectives and the mapping of the information flow.
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What are the most important factors to consider?
1. Company needs
First of all, it is necessary to know the company's needs. Based on them, you can make the selection of suppliers easier. Some ERP solutions, although they offer functionalities for all departments, may not cover all company flows.
2. Openness to customize the solution
There is the possibility that the ERP software will not fully meet the needs of your business, because every business is unique. During the business analysis prior to an ERP implementation, the company may have to start doing things differently, depending on the recommendations of implementation consultants and best practices in the field. However, certain processes cannot be changed and functionalities cannot be covered. In this case, the ERP solution provider must be open to customizing the ERP program, or even developing some capabilities needed by the client for a fee.
3. Continuous updating
Un alt criteriu important este ca softul să fie adaptat la legislația în vigoare și să fie mereu actualizat în conformitate cu aceasta.
4. Automation of the processes
An ERP solution must make work easier through automation and efficiency. It must be intuitive, easy to learn and work properly. This is the reason why ERP systems appeared on the market and this must be the effect they must produce in companies. You must, therefore, make sure that the system you choose simplifies work, not complicates it.
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How do you make sure you choose the best ERP in Romania?
After you have conducted your internal analysis and clarified your company's needs, you need to decide which ERP solutions meet your needs. You need to talk to the vendor's sales team to see if the solution covers all of your company's flows.
To be sure you are making the right choice, you can ask for recommendations and read case studies from customers in the same industry, with similar business models.
Don't be swayed by the cost. You will be surprised to find that an apparently more expensive ERP actually has lower total costs and can support your business for a longer period, and the return on investment can be faster.
Evaluate the vendor, not just the ERP solution. The skills, experience, and level of service that a vendor offers directly influence the success of the implementation, the exploitation of the solution, and the achievement of the benefits you expect.
