Is ERP selection only an IT decision?

No. ERP selection is a business decision, not just a technical one. The right system needs to support finance, controls, reporting, inventory, operations, sales, procurement, compliance and management decision making, not just fit an IT specification sheet.

Why should we evaluate options before choosing a vendor?

Because it stops the decision from being made purely on demos, brand names or pricing. A proper evaluation checks that the ERP actually fits the company's finance, operations, procurement, inventory, manufacturing, sales, reporting and compliance requirements, rather than assuming it will work itself out during implementation.

What does Contetra review during ERP selection?

Business processes, pain points, reporting needs, data readiness, integration requirements, control expectations, user roles, functional requirements, implementation complexity and expected ROI, all before helping management compare options on a like for like basis.

Can Contetra help us compare ERP vendors?

Yes. This includes preparing evaluation criteria, reviewing vendor proposals, comparing functional fit, assessing implementation assumptions, identifying hidden exclusions in scope, and supporting management through to selecting the right implementation partner.

When should a business take ERP selection advisory support?

Before signing an ERP SOW, issuing an RFP, finalising a vendor, replacing a legacy system, upgrading an existing ERP, or investing in a new system where process, data, reporting or integration risks are not yet clear.

How does ERP selection advisory actually reduce implementation risk?

By clarifying requirements upfront, identifying process gaps early, comparing ERP fit objectively rather than on vendor pitch alone, reviewing the assumptions built into vendor proposals, defining scope clearly, and helping management avoid unnecessary customisation or vague implementation responsibilities.

Which ERP systems can Contetra help evaluate?

Contetra works in an ERP agnostic manner and can support evaluation across SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo, ERPNext, Zoho and other mid market or enterprise ERP systems, depending on the specific business requirement.

How long does an ERP selection process typically take?

This varies with the complexity of the business and how well defined the requirements already are. A straightforward evaluation can move faster, while multi entity or multi department businesses usually need more time to gather requirements properly before comparing vendors.

Does Contetra also support after the ERP vendor is selected?

Yes, this typically continues into implementation PMO and functional consulting support, so the requirements and evaluation work carried out during selection are not lost once the vendor is finalised and the project moves into execution.

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Selection & Evaluation

ERP Selection Consulting That Starts with Business Requirements - not Product Demos

The wrong ERP decision is often made long before implementation begins. Attractive demonstrations can hide gaps in process fit, reporting, integrations, controls, scalability, implementation effort and total cost. Contetra helps organisations define what the future system must enable before evaluating platforms and partners.

We bring finance and cross-functional process expertise to the selection process, helping management compare options on a consistent fact base and understand the trade-offs behind every recommendation.

Choose the platform and partner against a controlled requirements baseline.

ERP Selection and Evaluation Advisory Services

ERP Business Case and Readiness Assessment

Objectives, scope, transformation priorities, current constraints and investment case.

ERP Requirements Gathering and RFP Support

Future-state processes, transaction-level requirements, reports, controls, integrations and data needs.

ERP Vendor Evaluation and Demonstrations

Scenario scripts, weighted scorecards, reference checks and documented fit-gap decisions.

ERP Total Cost of Ownership and Implementation Planning

TCO, licence assumptions, customisation, partner capability, delivery plan, governance and risk.

Our ERP Selection Process

Step 1Confirm business outcomes and programme perimeter.

Step 2Define and prioritise requirements with process owners.

Step 3Run comparable demonstrations and due diligence.

Step 4Recommend the platform, partner and implementation roadmap.

ERP Selection & Evaluation FAQs

ERP selection and evaluation advisory helps businesses choose the right ERP system by assessing business requirements, processes, users, integrations, reporting needs, controls, scalability and implementation risks before committing to a platform or vendor.

Make the ERP choice before the sales process makes it for you

Define the requirements, evaluation method and commercial assumptions before issuing an RFP.

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