Selecting an ERP system to run your business is a daunting decision that will affect your company for many years. Many products offer the same or similar features, and it can be confusing to sort out what’s essential and what’s not. This checklist can help.
The back-office system you select today will affect how your eCommerce business runs for the next 5 to 10 years. Often referred to as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, you’ll want to select a system that works seamlessly with your eCommerce website. This checklist can help you compare the ERP features you need for your organization.
Use this checklist to compare features and benefits across five important categories:
PRODUCTIVITY
What can the back-office product do to make you and your staff more productive?
TECHNOLOGY
Does the product leverage the best technology for usability, customizability, and maintainability?
FUNCTIONALITY
What features and functions does the product have that can perform your daily accounting and business management functions?
VALUE
How will the product maximize features and functions versus cost for the usable lifetime of the product?
RISK
How does the product minimize risk and facilitate both network and financial security?
