Engleman Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of our latest educational video, Selecting an ERP Implementer, now available in links below. Presented by Mark Engleman, this video draws on insights from over 1,000 ERP projects since 1996 to provide practical guidance for IT personnel and executives tasked with choosing an ERP implementer.

The video outlines critical factors for evaluating potential implementers, including:

Consultant team expertise, particularly the role of the big-picture analyst.
Billing rates for consulting and developer roles.
Proximity to improve timely on-site support, ideally within one flight leg to minimize delays.
Commercial terms that give buyers control over their project and deliverables.
Implementer adaptability to align with the buyer’s preparedness.

Additionally, Mark addresses common misconceptions, advising buyers to discount:

Statements of Work with unreliable consulting time estimates and costs.
Claims of superior methodology, usually just sales rhetoric.
General assurances from implementer leadership, which may not address underlying project risks.

Explore these video and our broader collection of ERP resources to support informed decision-making in your ERP initiatives.

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Comprehensive video
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White paper on ERP implementation control

We are pleased to share our latest educational video, now available on our website.

"Mega Cloud ERP is a Good ERP for Your Company . . . Or Is It?"

This concise commentary addresses a critical issue in ERP decision-making: the pitfalls of accepting summary or explicit ERP recommendations without thorough context.

Targeted at IT personnel and executives, the video outlines why no ERP should be recommended by anyone, or any entity, without a detailed understanding of key factors of the company seeking ERP, including:

Business process complexity
Existing application landscape (e.g., MES, quality systems, online ordering)
Strategic objectives and industry dynamics
Financial capacity for ERP investment
Implementation resources of the ERP vendor—including independents

Drawing on our experience with over 1,000 ERP projects since 1996, the video emphasizes the risks of hastily made ERP decisions, which can undermine project credibility and stability, especially when implementation challenges arise. It also explores scenarios where enhancing an existing ERP system may be a more prudent choice than replacement.

We invite you to watch this video to gain actionable insights into making informed ERP decisions. Explore our collection of ERP-focused resources for further guidance.

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