The Shortlist

Wednesday September 28, 2011

Important news for ERP buyers

Welcome to this edition of The Shortlist, coming to you with a freshly revamped layout for easy reading.

Today we bring you a wealth of information and resources including a thought-provoking interview with the director of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) software division about how business is "going mobile".

Plus, if you're considering a new ERP system, check out the ERP Shortlist. This brand new section of our site is packed with free information and resources (including profiles of leading solutions, whitepapers, case studies, expert articles & downloadable resources.

Below are a few selected resources from ERP Shortlist to whet your appetite, including a customer case study on a fresh produce company, a whitepaper on 12 criteria for selecting the right ERP replacement, and a free downloadable template to help you summarize your software requirements before talking with vendors.

Stay tuned for an ongoing stream of fresh, high quality content and resources, including our forthcoming ERP Buyers Guide, and a new Software Shortlist magazine (the first issue looks at ERP for manufacturing & distribution).

Cheers,
Xavier

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The enterprise goes mobile

We recently has an exclusive opportunity to interview Rhianna Collier, director of the SIIA Software Division, about how mobile applications are re-shaping the way we do business. For insights into what these trends mean for your business, make sure you check out the interview on our blog. You also have the chance to win a free pass to the upcoming SIIA conference:  All About Mobile.

> Read the full interview here

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Conducting a cost benefit analysis of an ERP

Conducting a proper cost-benefit analysis is an important and prudent step to take before purchasing and implementing a new ERP sytem. Here are some practical tips from ERP expert John Zuyderduyn on how to weigh up the costs and benefits properly so that you make the right decision

> Read the full article on ERP cost benefit analysis

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Getting fresh with ERP

As Dew Crisp grew from a local farming operation to a major supplier of pre-prepared fresh produce for major brands, it needed to upgrade its accounting and stock management solution. Read the Dew Crisp case study on ERP Shortlist to find out how they implemented a new ERP system to support their growth, reduce costs, increase sales, improve visibility and save time.

> See the case study on Dew Crisp

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How to document your software requirements

Before you talk with software vendors to explore potential solutions, it's important you're 100% clear on exactly what your requirements are. To help you do this, Software Shortlist has developed a free template for summarizing your software requirements. It's a simple yet effective approach we've used to help build internal consensus on your requirements and make engaging with external vendors more effective.

> Download the free requirements summary template

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12 criteria for selecting the best ERP

If you're considering a new ERP system to replace your existing solution, then make sure that you check out this whitepaper from Epicor. Available for free download on ERP Shortlist, the whitepaper explores 12 criteria to help you identify and select the right ERP to deliver on your long-term business strategy and expectations.

> See the whitepaper on 12 criteria for selecting the best ERP

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Shortlist success for Zadro

Software Shortlist recently assisted Zadro Communications, an Australian marketing services firm, in their software selection process for a new timesheet system. Here's what Georgia from Zadro had to say about using our free Get A Shortlist service to help them identify a shortlist of relevant providers.

"I just wanted to thank you for your help with sourcing a web-based timesheet provider. We made our choice from the shortlist you provided and it is perfect for our purposes and within the budget as well! I found Software Shortlist to be an amazing service to use as you did all the time-consuming, hard work of research for me!

> Find our more about our free & award-winning Get A Shortlist service here

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