Thursday, February 26, 2009

Customizing Saas ERP Software

While some Saas ERP systems have a “canned” nature to them, they can certainly be configured for your company’s purposes while still offering lower up-front costs that still reflect the Saas model. ERP systems can be fairly complex but your facility’s need may be outside the scop of what’s available. Finding a lower cost ERP system while still having it customized is likely an ideal solution for your issues.

In looking at a new ERP software system it’s important to know if you can use a canned system or if you’re going to need something that’s custom-tailored. Your staff might need to assemble an RFI or Request For Information. This document should outline exactly what you want the software to accomplish. RFIs can be simple, being only a couple pages for a warehousing operation, or rather complex particularly if you need a system for the entire enterprise. How complex this document is, is entirely dependent on what you need the software for.

Discussing this document with the software developers is key to determining whether or not a canned system will work for you or if you need something that’s custom-tailored. At this point you’ll also be able to determine the level of customization, if necessary.

Saas ERP software can certainly still be as flexible as you need to be, complete with the customization your system needs. Researching exactly what you’re trying to accomplish is as important as the results you’re looking for.

Posted by Dave in 13:00:43
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