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The convenience and flexibility of APICS Webinars enable organizations to educate a large number of employees at once, reduce travel expenses, and maintain consistent levels of productivity by eliminating time out of the office. Each 60-minute APICS Webinar features an educational discussion, case studies, and a Q&A session. All you need to participate is an Internet connection and a telephone. As an added benefit, registrants of each APICS Webinar receive a CD-ROM of the presentation after the event.
Avoiding Five Common Hurdles in the ERP Selection Process
Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. ET
Presenters: Vishnu Raman, CEO, VEITS Group; Daniel Konstantinovsky, Analyst, VEITS Group
Duration: 1 hour
Cost per Site: $99 APICS member, $139 nonmember
Availability: Space Available
Description
Selecting an enterprise resources planning (ERP) solution is one of the most critical and expensive decisions facing your organization. With so many different solutions on the market, selecting the right solution for your organization can be an extremely time-consuming and even daunting task. In fact, according to a recent study by The Wall Street Journal, 73 percent of all manufacturers are dissatisfied with their current ERP systems. However, following a clearly defined selection process and learning from others’ mistakes can drastically improve your chances of success.
The speakers will discuss typical challenges that companies face during the ERP selection process and present proven steps on how to overcome them. Two case studies contrast successful versus failed implementations.
Top Learning Objectives:
- Focus on critical functionality
- Checking references (the right way)
- Avoid “Paralysis by Overanalysis”
- Form an effective evaluation team
- Negotiate to maximize value
level: Basic
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About the Presenters
Vishnu Raman, CEO of VEITS Group, has more than 13 years of experience in development and implementation of enterprise applications for mid-size manufacturing companies and helping customers optimize ERP packages for their business and automating business processes. He has consulted on inventory management, procurement, EDI, and material planning. Raman earned a master of science in mechanical engineering from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Mangalore, India. He is associated with the Precision Metalforming Association, the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals, as well as the Columbus Technology Council.
Daniel Konstantinovsky
Daniel Konstantinovsky, Analyst, VEITS Group, holds an MBA from Kent State University. He earned his bachelor of science in business administration with a concentration in transportation and logistics from Ohio State University. He is affiliated with the Precision Metalforming Association, the American Marketing Association, and the Central Ohio Chapter of the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals.
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