How to choose an ERP system
Short answerChoose an ERP by first documenting your processes and must-have reports, then shortlisting systems with proven fit for your industry, local tax and e-invoicing support, the right deployment option, integration capability and a vendor that can support you in your time zone. Insist on a demo using your own scenarios, not a generic presentation.
ERP selection checklist
- Document processes, pain points and must-have reports
- Confirm industry fit, such as steel, mining, FMCG or distribution
- Check local tax and e-invoicing, for example GST, GCC VAT, ZATCA or eTIMS
- Decide cloud, on-premise or hybrid, including data-residency rules
- List integrations: weighbridges, banks, portals, existing systems
- Check languages, including Arabic where needed
- Assess vendor support hours and time-zone overlap
- Compare total cost over five years, not just licences
- Ask for references in your industry
Questions to ask in a demo
- Show our month-end process using our sample data
- How are customisations handled during upgrades?
- Who supports us after go-live, and when?
- How long did a similar implementation take?
Frequently asked
Should we choose industry-specific ERP?
If your operations include specialised processes, such as stage-wise steel production or mining royalty, industry-specific ERP saves significant customisation.
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