Selecting an ERP Implementer
and Building a Strong Foundation for Project Success
ERP implementations often exceed budgets and timelines, with overruns averaging 20–50% in costs and delays—or oftentimes more. Beyond direct expenses, stalled projects disrupt operations, drain team morale, and erode anticipated ERP benefits over time. A critical first step is to carefully select and prepare an ERP implementer.
Our proven ERP Implementer Selection Process empowers clients to choose a qualified, compatible implementer and establish robust project controls from the outset. Leveraging our proprietary intellectual property and AI-driven methods, which deliver 50%+ efficiency gains over traditional advisors, we drive significant impact on your ERP project through:
- Risk Containment: Mitigating pervasive risks inherent in complex ERP implementation projects.
- Cost Control: Establishing implementer cost discipline and project rigor for significant savings and improved outcomes.
- Project Momentum Protection: Minimizing delays to greatly mitigate cost overruns and benefit erosion.
This structured approach equips companies to launch an ERP project with confidence and strength. Discover how we deliver this service and explore a tailored solution for your organization to achieve a smarter ERP rollout.
Learn More in our Videos
The first video (3 minutes) featuring EAI founder Mark Engleman, provides summary of the process to select an implementer. The second video goes into details of the process. If this resonates with your goals, let's schedule a conversation to discuss details of this service and how to apply it to your situation and specific objectives.
ERP Selection – Provo Craft
EAI-SoftSelect was a great partner throughout the process of choosing an ERP solution. They helped us control the terms throughout the ERP buying process, and we achieved impressive results in reduced ERP license fees.
Having an experienced partner like EAI-SoftSelect, helped us negotiate for the products we need and set our expectations for the process of implementing these solutions.
ERP Selection – Leupold & Stevens
Long term ERP license costs were initially very difficult to calculate. Working with EAI-SoftSelect we were able to insist on a predicable ERP license fee approach and achieve much lower initial and ongoing license fee costs.
ERP Selection – Cornell Pump
Negotiating ERP costs is complicated and the ERP software vendors take advantage of the buyer’s lack of experience. EAI-SoftSelect’s experience and influence helped us level the playing field. We clearly saved money and lowered our long term risk.
