Advice on the selection and implementation of ERP systems

Our company is primarily engaged in consulting in the selection and subsequent implementation of ERP systems. This activity can be briefly described in the following points:

Task: Assist in the selection and implementation of an ERP system

Goal: Minimise risks in the selection and implementation of the ERP system (adherence to quality, price and deadline)

Specifically, these activities are:

1. Wider choice:

the definition of the assignment
definition of project objectives, how to measure them
the definition of a wider range of candidates
definition of RFI (request for information)
RFI evaluation

2. Shortlist:

the definition of a shortlist of candidates
the definition of an RFP (request for proposal)
evaluation of tenders
definition of assignments for presentations
evaluation of presentations
defining the terms of reference for reference visits
evaluation of reference visits
the definition of the finalists
defining the terms of reference for the study
evaluation of the study

3. Contract negotiations:

draft contract
opposition to counter-proposals to the contract
evaluation of draft contracts
definition of a finalist

4. Implementation

definition of potential project risks
definition of the project plan
definition and optimization of the main process
definition of key functionality (production planning, ATP, etc.)
evaluation of the individual stages of the project
project definition and change management
quality, deadline and price assurance
measurement and evaluation of achieved objectives