10 Steps to ensure you select the right ERP software for your business

What is an ERP system?

Put simply, an ERP system is software that centralises information covering every aspect of your operation. From production to payroll, it connects different departments and ensures that everyone is working from accurate and up-to-date data. For manufacturing businesses striving for efficiency, this can be a game-changer, improving performance and profitability. But before diving straight in and choosing the first solution you find, it's important to ask yourself a number of key questions. As well as the technical elements to consider you need to think about how employees might benefit, or the training they will require to be able to use the software for maximum impact. How will the software integrate with existing systems and with vendor partners? What data cleansing and migration processes might you need to consider? Determining this early on will prevent needless disruption.

Choosing a partner with industry experience

While there are many generic ERP software providers, it pays to choose a technology partner with experience of the manufacturing industry. That way, you can be confident that they understand the niche challenges you might face, the right questions to ask and be sure to offer you an appropriate solution. Don’t just take their word for it either, speak to their existing customers and read online reviews, that way you’ll know if they are able to provide a level of service your require.