ERP Software Selection Service
Selection Process Methods and Tools
The SoftSelect ERP selection process has been refined through insights gained from over 1,000 ERP projects since 1996. Our formalized methods and tools allow us to deliver effective services with approximately half the typical consulting hours needed to achieve comparable results.
EAI-SoftSelect’s approach is not one-size-fits-all; instead, we tailor our methods to each client’s unique project requirements. For more information, the ERP Selection Details page provides an in-depth look at the steps outlined in the chart below.
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SoftSelect Project Team
For ERP selection projects, our consultants’ primary strength lies in their expertise with client-specific business processes that ERP systems are designed to support. Key attributes of our ERP consulting team include: (1) extensive ERP project experience, (2) deep knowledge of modern ERP tools and their applications, (3) complex project management skills, and (4) credibility and adaptability. These skills enable our consultants to engage effectively with all stakeholders, from shop floor employees to executives.
Since 1996, Engleman Associates, Inc. has collaborated with independent consultants, and our core team has worked together for an average of ten years. This long-standing partnership has created a highly coordinated team grounded in shared experience, trust, and consistent methodologies.
ERP Software Research and Insight
EAI-SoftSelect maintains relevant information on ERP systems, including suitability for use across various industries and company sizes. Other key factors are also tracked qualitatively, such as long-term ERP vendor viability, availability of implementation resources, and customer treatment history. This ERP insight is continually refreshed through our day-to-day client project work. Explore our ERP Comparison Database for more details.
Similar insights have been developed—and can be quickly updated as needed—for applications such as CRM, MES, WMS, and PLM.
We maintain no formal or financial relationships with software vendors. Our sole focus is on serving the interests of ERP buyers.
Results
The key results of SoftSelect ERP selection consulting assistance are:
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Lowered risks and barriers to top-level ERP project success
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Effective use of your team's valuable capacity
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Deep price discounts for ERP—often over 50% from list
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Project momentum is more easily maintained
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High ERP selection confidence
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Implementation readiness improved
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.
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 – 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.
