ERP Consulting

Finding Your ERP Consulting Partner

Having a reliable ERP consulting partner can be transformative for your business. Discover how ERP experts can help you plan a successful project, and what you can expect from a consulting firm (including average rates for ERP consulting services). Below are some of the insights we’ve gained over nearly 30 years in the industry.

ERP Consulting FAQs

When to work with an ERP consulting firm?

It’s really never too early to engage with an ERP consulting company if you are evaluating ERP systems. However, there can be downsides if you engage with a firm too late. To waste as little of your time, and your team’s time, it’s a good rule of thumb to select a trusted partner as soon as possible. That being said, wherever you are in the process, you can still leverage external help for your team.

A reliable ERP partner can help you navigate the entire endeavor – including:

Selecting the right software for your organization
Preparing and planning for your ERP project
Building a “winning” team
Executing the implementation project
Ongoing training and system support

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What to expect from an ERP consulting firm?

Your partner won’t have a magic wand to make all of the complexities of ERP disappear (unfortunately!). However, the right partner can be transformative for your business. Pairing your team’s expertise of your business, with a certified team of technology experts can lead to tangible, positive outcomes for your organization. Read more about the benefits.

Here are some of the key things you should expect from your partner:

Certified consultants with substantial technical experience
Relevant experience in your industry
A proven methodology that can lead your team through the entire process
Tools for team communication and project management
Measurable milestones and goals
Leadership to help navigate the progress and change management
Trusted advice and expertise on the technical and functional aspects of the software

How much are ERP consulting rates?

ERP consulting rates in the United States are usually $175 to $225 an hour. However, there are many factors to include in the overall budget. A reliable firm can help you build a strong and efficient team to make the most of your internal resources. Training your internal team is also an important consideration to factor into the project – so your team can rely less on external help and more on internal expertise.

How to ensure a successful ERP project?

Many ERP projects fail – it’s important to plan and be methodical when implementing new ERP software. In addition to finding the right ERP consulting firm for your project, there are other important steps to consider. Below are three tips for getting started with an ERP project.

DO A LOT OF RESEARCH

Research – including the benefits, ERP implementation planning, and top vendors. Start here, by learning more about leading ERP software options.

DON’T SKIMP ON THE PLANNING PROCESS

Consider these questions to start the planning process:

What are your business requirements for new ERP software?
What are the broken, or inefficient business processes that need to be improved?
When is the best time to launch?
Who are the key executives that need to buy into the project?
Who are the key team leaders that can help you have a successful project?

FIND A TRUSTED ADVISOR

At the end of the day, this is the number one thing your ERP consulting firm should bring to your organization. Learn more about our ERP Consulting Services.

Other ERP FAQs

What is ERP?

It is accounting and operations oriented software that can be implemented to give an organization one source of truth on all business data. It has become the leading solution of choice for growing businesses that want to maintain and improve their competitive edge.

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