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Choose the right ERP, even if it isn’t the one we sell.
ERP evaluation for manufacturers in Canada and the USA
Most ERP decisions are made in a sales demo. That’s the problem.
You buy an ERP once a decade. The people selling it do this every day.
So the demo runs perfectly. The data is clean and every question gets a confident “yes.” Then go-live arrives, and your shop floor finds out what the demo left out.
Comparing demos, not requirements
The best presenter wins, not the best fit for your plant.
Signing the contract as written
Terms you don’t question become costs you can’t avoid.
Chasing the lowest quote
The licence price is the smallest part of what an ERP costs over ten years.
Skipping real references
A reference the vendor picked is the happiest customer on their list.
An honest evaluation closes all four gaps before you sign anything.
Our advice has to be honest...
Yes, we know and implement Infor but as human being and professionals, we also know how hard to implement and maintain if an ERP system that doesn't fit a manufacturer. That’s exactly why our advice has to be honest. If Infor isn’t the right fit for your plant, we will tell you, and we will help you evaluate the systems that are.
Side-by-Side Comparison
You get a comparison sheet that scores each shortlisted system against your critical requirements, not a vendor’s feature list.
No Strings Attached Policy
Our evaluation doesn’t end in an Infor quote. If another system fits you better, we’ll guide you there.
Customized ERP Analysis
Your evaluation starts from your processes, your industry and your growth plans. There’s no generic template.
Objective ERP evaluation is trusted by these professionals
Testimonials you see below didn't buy an ERP software from us but they trusted our expertise in their ERP journey.
Andy has a wealth of practical objective knowledge related to ERP selection and the pros/cons of most ERP’s on the market. He is a true expert in the field and offers candidly unbiased opinions and insights, delivered with a great sense of humor, to help companies peel back the layers of ERP systems and move beyond the marketing hype to truly find a good match for their business operations.
- Bryan Ursic, President at A.M. Gatti
I've had the pleasure of interfacing with Andy Pratico for many years during our search for a Manufacturing ERP to replace our internally developed system. We originally purchased another ERP, and I met Andy just after we had given up on it. He is knowledgeable and very helpful providing advice regarding many of the dangers in that journey. He is very familiar with almost any ERP out there. Our decision did not favor the system that Andy represented but he helped me investigate other ERPs as well.
- Don Galbraith, Director at
Nutana Machine
Thanks to Andy’s guidance, I’ve gained invaluable knowledge in effectively evaluating ERP systems. Thanks to his guidance, I’ve developed a much sharper ability to evaluate ERP solutions effectively. Andy has a unique talent for shedding light on aspects of ERP evaluation that often go unnoticed.
Before working with him, I was overwhelmed by the endless options, seeing only the appealing features but missing critical loopholes until much later in my research.
- Pamith de Silva, LSS Green Belt Process Improvement Specialist
Andy and I had the chance to speak regarding our ERP project. He has a real knowledge of this industry. He guided me through our ERP selection and warned me of future roadblocks. You can tell he has experience in the industrial and manufacturing market.
- Simon Charbonneau-Campeau, Engineer - Project Manager - Consultant
Andy brings a fresh breath of transparency to the ERP evaluation process. I always enjoy working with him & the ESS team. His objective lead process provides clarity around often nuanced ERP processes. If you have the opportunity, attend one of his workshops, and you will know exactly what I mean!
- Aaron Hannan,
Channel Sales Manager
Andy has provided some straightforward and objective advice on how to proceed with software selection. This has allowed our company to focus on what functionalities are truly important to us and has allowed us to broaden our search to more cost effective solutions.
- Tristan Hulscher
Andy is a great source for insight into the ERP options available for small to medium-sized enterprises. In a short period, Andy was able to provide me with an overview of options--from Infor to Netsuite to Sage to QAD to IFS to Dynamics and more. Based on the profile of a company, he can provide the pros and cons of the options and recommend the best fit to your needs. He asked penetrating questions to understand the company in question. I can recommend Andy to others for this kind of service. Thanks so much Andy!
- Tom Rodden, Board Advisor at Onymos Inc
- Iana Ershova,
Supply Chain Manager, Project Manager
- Michelle Harvey,
Independent ERP and IT Strategy Consultant
Six steps from “we need a new ERP” to a contract you can live with
Each step has one job: to replace a sales pitch with evidence. A checklist your tick as you go.
Run a better evaluation, with or without us
These tools follow the same six-step method our consultants use. They’re free, and no sales call is attached.
ERP Evaluation Checklist
All six steps on one page, with the questions to ask at each.
Questions to ask ERP vendor references
All six steps on one page, with the questions to ask at each.
ERP ROI calculator
All six steps on one page, with the questions to ask at each.
Get the ERP Evaluation toolkit
Evaluation built for how your plant actually works
A fabricator, a medical device maker and a modular home builder shouldn’t use the same checklist. We tailor the critical requirements to your industry.
Your evaluation is led by someone who’s been on the shop floor
Andy Pratico has spent 40 years helping manufacturers with ERP, comparing Infor, NetSuite, Sage, QAD, IFS and Microsoft Dynamics along the way. He wrote How to Select Your ERP Without Losing Your Mind (or your job).
His rule is simple: judge an ERP by how it runs your plant, not by how well it’s demoed.
Good to Knows While Evaluate ERP
The Total Cost of Ownership
in any ERP Investment
The Total Cost of Ownership
in any ERP Investment
Proactive Risk Management and
Organizational Challenges
Proactive Risk Management and
Most Valuable Step During ERP Vendor Selection?
Most Valuable Step During ERP Vendor Selection?
Talk with an ERP advisor
Do you have questions about ERP selection, ERP implementation, ERP trainings or any other issues with digital transformation? Talk with one of our advisor, we'd be glad to help you.
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