10 things to look for in an ERP solution

10 Things to Look For in an ERP Solution These days, midsized companies looking to implement an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system have more options than ever, as big-name vendors move in to a space previously occupied by smaller vendors. But this does not necessarily mean that going with a big-name vendor will give your business the features it needs at a price that it can afford. Before you begin researching your ERP options, take a look at 10 strategies that can help shape your decision so that you make the right call.   Operational Responsiveness: What You Need to Know Operational responsiveness is the ability of business processes and systems to respond to changing conditions and customer interactions as they occur, enabling business leaders to capitalize on opportunities, drive greater efficiencies, and reduce risk. Because so many of our business processes are embedded in business technology, incorporating operational responsiveness into business technology is both an opportunity and a necessity. This white paper discusses the case for operational responsiveness, potential benefits, and recommendations for businesses looking to increase operational responsiveness.   6 Reasons to Build an IT Operations Bridge To achieve the business results needed, IT operations must work smarter. This paper explores the problems IT operations can encounter in coordinating the activities of multiple application and infrastructure specialist teams, and it proposes an approach -- consolidated operations -- designed to get incidents to the right person with the right information fast so problems can be resolved quickly, with no duplication of effort and at an appropriate level of expertise. HP Operations Center software implements this approach. We will show how it helps IT operations deliver better results to the business while holding the line on IT operating expenditure (OPEX).   How to Cut Costs & Improve Efficiency with Wireless Communications Virtually everyone involved in public safety is dealing with a serious lack of funding for law enforcement. They also understand that the current global financial crisis only exacerbates the situation. Still, no matter how low the funding levels, mission-critical services can neither be abandoned nor significantly scaled down. Police, fire and other public safety services must be available round-the-clock to protect property and people. The question becomes how do you replace first responder feet on the street? How do you maximize public safety and public service efforts when budgets are decreasing?   4 Financial Benefits of SaaS Solutions Service desk management continues to be an area of investment, especially during times of budget cuts. This is not surprising due the short and long-term ROI benefits gained with a best in class service desk solution. Learn how moving to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model can remove upfront costs, allow you to get up and running quickly and provide subject matter expertise to leverage. This white paper examines why companies are continuing to invest in service management in light of today's focus on relentless cost cutting and how SaaS can be of benefit both financially and operationally.   How to Tame Digital Content Although digital content can be efficient and dynamic, it also creates new challenges that often can't be addressed by implementing an enterprise content management (ECM) solution. Take a look at this white paper to see how organizations can avoid the frustrations that result when they try a turn-key approach to ECM. eNewsletter Information: You are receiving this e-mail because you are a loyal subscriber to the Web Buyer's Guide Member Update with the e-mail address ignoble.experiment@arconati.us. If you no longer wish to receive Web Buyer's Guide Member Update, unsubscribe here. Copyright © 2009 Ziff Davis Enterprise. All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis Enterprise, 28 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016 Privacy Policy