Independent ERP Advisory

There are thousands of ERP solution providers, all promising top-of-the-line solutions.

However, 55% – 75% of ERP implementation projects fail to achieve their objectives. Why? It all depends on what and who you choose and how the project is managed. As your trusted independent ERP advisors, we help with ERP system selection to achieve the best fit and provide guidance for implementing ERP software so the project runs smoothly.

Affility’s team of independent ERP advisors works with you to ensure the right software is selected to map your processes and successfully transition your business to an improved way of working. Before and during the selection process, we look for enterprise resource planning solutions that can automate processes and give your business a competitive advantage.

Implementing ERP solutions can be tricky, even for the most experienced ERP solution providers. We use tried and tested practices gathered from over 20 years of running successful digital transformation projects to help you set realistic expectations throughout selection and implementation, so your project stays on budget and on time, leading to the business benefits you expect.

There are many reasons to enlist the support of specialist independent ERP Advisors. Perhaps you want to invest in an ERP but don’t know which one to choose. You may already have an ERP in place, but the team is not using it properly.

If you are facing internal resistance, we provide change management services to educate staff and encourage them to embrace new technology. We can also assess whether specific departments require a customized solution and explore options for integrating third-party providers into the current ERP. If a previous implementation has failed, we will pinpoint why and find a solution to ensure your investment isn’t wasted. We always aim to automate your processes into a single solution, rather than having multiple applications.

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • 20+ years in IT Consulting
  • Extensive experience with Tier 1 and Tier 2 ERP solutions
  • We are unbiased and do not take any commission from ERP solution providers
  • More than 20+ ERP Implementation projects completed in the last 7 years
  • Industries served – trading, retail, manufacturing, services, education, healthcare, construction, F&B, hospitality, textiles, printing
  • More than 60+ solution providers evaluated
  • We handle the task from selection through to go-live and performance evaluation for you

Understanding your Requirements?

While you know your business better than us, our consultants are focused on understanding and documenting what you as a business owner and your team, expect from an ERP solution provider. Whether it is automating your business process, implementing controls and accountability, or developing an analysis report to support your decision-making – we ensure we know your expectations. This process helps identify objective reasons and develop a strong business case along with a Request for Information (RFI), which lays the foundation for a successful selection.

Selecting the right solution and partner for you

Based on the responses to the RFI, custom-developed for your business, and the Proof of Concept (POC) Demos conducted, our consultants will shortlist the best-fit ERP solution and the implementation partner. Our ERP partner selection process not only evaluates quantifiable parameters like years of experience, team strength and the number of implementations, but also the qualifying parameters like the partner’s implementation experience in your industry, success rate, client feedback and methodology used for such projects. We advise you on what to agree to and where to spend regarding the ERP contract, ensuring the maximum project-related risks are legally covered.

Managing the project for you

WE CAN HELP YOU WITH:

  • Identifying and documenting your business requirements
  • Creation of Request for Proposal (RFP)/ Request for Information (RFI)
  • Unbiased vendor evaluation and ERP selection
  • ERP Implementation Contract vetting and advisory
  • ERP project planning support and implementation advisory
  • Risk assessment and mitigation plans
  • Ensuring benefits realization

We strive to select the ERP software that suits you; we will never force you
to adapt one that doesn’t fit.

ERP Solution-Centric Engagements