Avaap Inc.

04/07/2021 | Press release | Archived content

Spilling the Tea: Three Things You Should Know Before an ERP Implementation

ERP systems are not one-size-fits-all. There are benefits to an ERP system specialized to your industry, but avoid an overly unique solution that requires specialized skills to manage or is costly to maintain. A vendor with solutions proven to improve and automate processes and workflow in your industry is essential. Use feedback from industry experts like Gartner and KLAS to see how similar organizations have fared in their projects.

If your organization is moving from an on-premise system to the cloud, don't feel stuck with your current vendor, but also, don't rule them out due to your organization's current setup limitations. In most cases, the customer experience is different in the cloud than on-premise, so it is helpful to talk with customers who upgraded from your current ERP and hear how their cloud experience differs. Whether you plan to stick with your current vendor or move to a new one, the project would likely be similar to a new implementation versus an upgrade.

If you feel your current on-prem system isn't keeping up with your needs, its important to look into and compare the new capabilities your cloud choices come with out-of-the-box, and whether the ERP will be able to scale with your business.