For a business that is exploring, evaluating, or migrating to a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, it is vital to assess how the system will meet current and future business needs.
Research has shown that the number of businesses evaluating and subsequently choosing cloud-based ERP will continue to increase this year. Small to midsize enterprises (SMEs) recognize the freedom and flexibility that comes from outsourcing their IT infrastructure by using cloud-based systems. This allows the business to focus on what it does best, and outsource the rest. However, a business must consider more than just the potential freedom and flexibility that a cloud-based solution may provide.
This whitepaper will present a business application consultant’s perspective covering eight core areas that should be addressed and evaluated when selecting a cloud-based ERP solution. Having successfully implemented leading cloud-based ERP solutions, including SAP Business ByDesign & NetSuite, this paper offers insight into what has been learned along the way. It will review business functionality in eight core areas: 1) Manufacturing, 2) Project Management, 3) Professional Services, 4) Financial Management, 5) Mobile Access, 6) Costs, 7) Future Growth, and 8) Valued-added Vendor services.
Functionality, support, costs, and infrastructure can vary significantly between solutions. The information provided can enable a business to become more knowledgeable in selecting the most appropriate cloud-based ERP solution.
