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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), as a whole, has stayed static in the mid-market. However, due to the many vendors in this segment, organizations are faced with the significant challenge of narrowing down vendor options.

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Info-Tech conducted its own market evaluation of thirteen ERP solutions. Use this tool to narrow the vendors down to a shortlist of solutions that best satisfy the company's requirements.

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This Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) research outlines the vendor landscape for the mid-market, discusses relative strengths and weaknesses of ERP platforms, and provides advice for organizations, enabling the selection of an ERP solution...

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SaaS ERP belongs on the shortlist for small enterprises and mid-sized divisions of larger enterprises. Make the business case on versatility, not on total cost.

Solution Set

Different enterprises need to put focus on different aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) selection process, depending on industry, business case, and the selected solution provider.

Template/Policy

The selection process for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is very involved. It requires constant communication with different vendors. Info-Tech's standard letters provide a starting point for soliciting vendor RFPs and setting up a scripted demo.

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Technology replacement is driving new interest in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) products. Vendors have responded by improving functionality and creating architectures that effectively reduce total cost of ownership. Enterprises must still...

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The selection process for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an involved one. A crucial step in the process is the scripted demo. IT managers can use this editable template to create a scripted demo that is appropriate for their enterprise.

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One of the most important steps in selecting an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution is the RFP. Use this editable template to craft an RFP that matches the needs of the enterprise.

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Determining a list of potential ERP vendors is a daunting task. Many IT managers may be aware of one or two appropriate vendors but are tasked with creating a much longer list. Use Info-Tech's ERP Vendor Shortlist Topology to find similar...

On May 15, 2006, Infor announced its intentions to acquire SSA Global. This acquisition is good news for mid-sized enterprises that run their ERP applications on System i5. Infor will emerge as the largest System i5 ISV and will continue to...