System Selection

Choose the Right ERP System Backed by Experience, Not Guesswork

When you’re selecting an ERP system, the stakes are high. The wrong choice can stall your growth, drain your budget, and disrupt operations.

Over 60% of digital transformations fail often due to choosing the wrong ERP. We don’t want you to be a part of that statistic. We bring decades of independent expertise to guide your selection process- so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Why ERP Selection Fails—And How to Avoid It

So Many Options. No Clear Winner

With 500+ ERP systems out there, it’s easy to get lost in features, demos, and conflicting opinions.

Without a structured approach, most businesses end up guessing—and guessing is expensive.

Internal Bias & Vendor Hype

ERP vendors will say their solution fits everyone. Spoiler: it doesn’t.

You need objective, experience-backed guidance—not a rep’s promise.

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Internal teams often lack the time or experience to fully evaluate systems.

That’s where critical gaps are missed—and where failed projects begin.

High Failure Rates & Cost Overruns

About 60% of ERP projects fail to meet objectives. An ERP that doesn’t fit can create breakdowns across operations, costing you years in delays and lost momentum.

Selection is the first implementation step. Done right, it sets you up for long-term success.

Why Choosing the Right ERP Is Critical

Your ERP system is the backbone of your operations. A misstep in selection can result in 50%+ budget overruns and months of downtime. Conversely, the right ERP drives efficiency, ROI, and growth. Our experience with successful ERP projects across industries has shown that a structured selection can increase implementation success dramatically.”

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Our Proven ERP Selection Methodology

We guide you through a structured process that’s been refined through 100+ ERP projects. Every step is designed to reduce risk, align systems with your operations, and prepare you for a successful implementation

Requirements & Process Review

To help you understand what you truly need we conduct a thorough needs assessment and business process mapping. We go beyond the surface-level wish list typically uncovering 30-50 core requirements that your ERP must meet

Unbiased Vendor Shortlisting

Using our proprietary database and experience, we identify the top 3–5 ERP solutions aligned to your needs (no vendor commissions – truly 100% independent advice

RFP & Demo Management

We handle RFP creation and orchestrate scripted demos. Scorecards are used to objectively compare functionality, ease-of-use, and scalability for each option

Vendor Negotiation & Due Diligence

With our guidance, you’ll be sure you’re not overpaying and not overlooking critical contract details. Our experts negotiate license and implementation contracts to secure the best terms. We also validate vendor claims with independent benchmarks.

Implementation Roadmap

Before you commit, we deliver a tailored implementation plan and risk assessment for the chosen ERP – so you are set up for a successful project from Day 1.

Why Our Approach Works

Our methodology has been refined over decades and 100+ ERP projects, blending industry best practices with real-world lessons. The result? Every client has moved forward with confidence and clarity.

Mike Haile | Founder

Let’s Get Your ERP Journey Started—The Right Way

Not ready to commit? No problem. Our first consultation is free—and whether or not we work together long-term, we’ll give you actionable insights to steer you in the right direction.