Independent Consulting Firms - Using EAI Intellectual Property and Support
Since 1996, a core element of the Engleman Associates’ (EAI) business model has been to collaborate with independent consulting firms to deliver ERP related services to their clients. This collaboration is largely based on consulting firms using the EAI intellectual property (IP) that has been developed and refined in over 1000 ERP projects. The IP is mostly comprised of:
- Research and insight on ERP applications
- Methodology for delivering various ERP services
- Project support tools
This IP is exceptionally thorough and comprehensive. It simply enables consultants to do more, faster, and achieve better client results. After decades of vetting and tuning, the IP is effectively transferable and scalable with consultants that possess certain fundamental skills.
And it's important to say that your prospects will notice the potential for superior project results—including bullet-proof objectivity in ERP selection work and unusually high skill in controlling client spend in accessing ERP and related ERP-specific services both initially and over time.
The 9 minute video below is from Mark Engleman the founder of EAI. It covers the following topics.
- The EAI Intellectual Property (IP)
- Support options provided to consulting firms using EAI IP
- The business deal with EAI
- Business development support
Let's talk if this information peaks your interest.
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