Enterprise resource planning software selection for a small company located in mid-western Wisconsin

Abstract

With modern technology and the birth of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), the manufacturing industry is in much better shape than ever before. But with rapid changes in technology, organizations must be able to keep up with the changes in order to position themselves at the competitive edge. However, the process of implementing an ERP system is not easy. The process involves early planning prior to the implementation and it is also very costly. Many implementation projects have failed due to lack of prior planning, employee commitment, and choosing the wrong ERP system. This study will analyze a list of the available ERP software and make recommendations on a final three ERP software options for a small manufacturing company located in Mid-Western Wisconsin to upgrade its ERP system.