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Supplier selection

Should the outcome of the review identify the need for a new system, we use our experience and methodology to support you through the selection and evaluation process.

 

We are well versed in supporting the production of tender documents and use our in-depth knowledge of the software market and independence to quickly identify suitable vendors that fit your needs, therefore speeding up the process by avoiding going to the whole market.

 

We have developed a number of techniques to support clients prioritise their requirements, identify candidate vendors and agree the evaluation criteria. We place particular emphasis on ensuring that the evaluation process is objective, consistent and provides clients with the best opportunity to select the most appropriate system or service for them.

 

Attending vendor demonstrations can sometimes be a daunting task as suppliers have a vested interest in showing you what they want you to see. We regularly attend suppliers’ demonstrations with our clients and apply our in-depth knowledge of products and experience of dealing with software vendors to ensure you to make an informed decision based on facts; therefore protecting your best interests.

 

Implementation

 

Experience shows that successful implementation is not something that happens by chance. There are a number of core competences that need to be in place to ensure the system is implemented according to your business needs and to ensure the minimum amount of risk.

 

Our approach is built on the rationale that there are nine key streams of activities to such projects and these are incorporated into our methodology of systems implementation called Total Implementation Model (TIM) 

They are:

For any ERP system to be implemented appropriately all the key areas above must be addressed. Our consultants are intimately familiar with this tool and apply their experience and skills to tailor it to each client’s specific circumstances.

 

Re-implementation

 

Our independence means that we look at each project with ‘fresh eyes’ and are not biased by any specific solution.

 

The outcome of our review may well be that there is strong case for a system re-implementation as opposed to a system replacement; i.e. the current software may be fit for purpose but may require a new design to reflect the new agreed operational model.

 

Also, in many circumstances the existing systems have been excessively modified over time, making it impossible to follow the vendor’s upgrade path.  However it is very likely that developments in the core package over time would make the latest version of software a very good fit to the current business requirements. If the supplier is still viable, a re-implementation project should be considered before looking for a replacement.

 

We work with you to re-design and re-implement your system so that it is aligned to your new business model. Inevitably this also often means changes to processes and people roles - we provide our specialists skills to support you throughout the change process.

 

The benefits of a re-implementation include: