10 Mar 5 items to evaluate before purchasing your ERP.

5 things to consider before buying your own ERP:

Many companies choose to select a ERP for a variety of reasons: seeking technological updates, integrating all sectors of the company, searching for the best business practices for your company, among others.

But the choice of a ERP is not simple. There are a number of important items to take into consideration, which is why we spoke to our VP Lisiane Rangel, who is responsible for MPL's commercial directorate, and she listed 5 of these important items to evaluate before you buy your new vehicle. ERP. Check it out here:

1.Software Supplier – Choose a reference in the market, not just a supplier.

This is very important. Look for a company that has credibility in the market, references and that invests in product research and development. In addition, having a supplier that has complementary products to the ERP is also an advantage, as it will make it possible to adopt other tools in the future that integrate more easily with the ERP chosen.

2.Products - The 3 ESSENTIAL aspects to success with a ERP:

The technology: Always look for a modern product with as much technology as possible. Check that the programming language used to develop the ERP is technologically modern. Some ERPs on the market use outdated languages, which restrict performance and increase costs. Ideally ERP is compatible with various technological platforms, operating systems and databases on the market. Another important point is that the product also offers a pleasant and intuitive graphic interface. Analyze whether the ERP has the possibility of using mobile technologies is a very important differentiator. This will bring greater productivity to users (which is one of the main objectives of a ERP) and will allow easy integration with other applications.

B) Flexibility: See if the product is configurable, because the more flexible it is, the greater the savings for your company, in case you want to modify any process in the future.

C) Features: Make sure the software meets your company's processes. To buy well, it is necessary to know the users' needs and verify that the software has adherence. If you don't have time for this or don't have the processes defined, look for references from companies that have a similar operation to your company. Research if the features necessary to meet your company's expectations are really present in the system offered. Technical deficiencies and software inadequacy, in some businesses, are remedied with additional costs for the customer, which is never a good thing.

3. Quality of support – Understanding the needs of each client.

Both the consultancy and the software supplier need to have a structured support model with quick responses. Having qualified professionals, who multitask and are already familiar with many environments and segments of companies, is a priority for the 100% operation of its ERP. Support must resolve any problems or questions that arise quickly and practically, always understanding the needs and limitations of each customer.

4.Consulting - A partnership for years.

It is important to choose a consultancy that proposes a partnership with the client and not just the provision of a service. Having a structured and experienced multidisciplinary team to support the project during implementation and after it goes into production is an item to be analyzed as a differential. The consultancy will be your partner for a long time, therefore, it also needs to have tradition in the market, experience in complete implementations and certifications of its technical capabilities.

5.Quality of the proposal - What is offered for Correct Implementation.

In this final section, we will deal with the quality of the proposal. Make sure that the proposal in the scope is well detailed, as well as the assumptions, management methodology and responsibilities of each party. It will be the basis for the success of your project, so there must be no detail missing. Have a good understanding of the scope, the responsibilities of both parties and what is expected of the project. ERP are some of the factors necessary for a correct and agile implementation.

By observing the above items, your chance of success will greatly increase. Don't forget to consider Oracle and MPL in your assessment. This duo already has numerous successful cases.

Lisiane Rangel. -VP