Lean & Operational Excellence and Independent ERP Consultants

BSM consultants provide independent advice and a structured process to help organisations to define their ERP strategy. Doing so means providing answers to questions such as:

• Do we need a new ERP system or could we just bolt on additions to our existing system?
• If we decided to invest in a new system, how much would it be likely to cost?
• How would we calculate the Return on Investment (RoI) for an ERP project?
• Should we host our ERP systems internally or externally?
• Should we consider Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? 
• What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of the systems on the market?

Benefits:

• Get an informed, independent view on likely ERP costs and benefits.
• Save time and effort – BSM have the templates, tools and expertise to define your ERP strategy quickly and efficiently.
• Reduce risk – starting an ERP project without a clear strategy greatly increases the risk of an inefficient selection process and a poor implementation.
• Ensure your ERP business case presentation is professional and complete.

Tangible ERP Strategy deliverables include:

• Clear description of proposed ERP project scope.
• Jargon-free, easy-to-follow graphical representations of current and proposed future systems architecture, with intermediate stages if this is appropriate.
• A high-level project plan, showing recommended implementation phasing and timescales.
• A resource estimate to implement the plan.
• Detailed benefits assessment, which can be used as a key input to the ERP Business Case.
• Outline cost estimates to implement the project plan, including cash flow forecasts.
• A PowerPoint presentation summarising all of the outputs from the review, which can be used for presenting to senior management or Board members.

Reasons to choose BSM:

• BSM do not sell ERP software and offer completely independent advice.
• Moving to a new system is not always the best strategy. We will provide a completely objective viewpoint and the best possible guidance - whether this means a new ERP system or enhancing what you already have.
• BSM do not employ juniors. All of our consultants have at least 10 years of relevant experience of ERP strategy, selection and implementation.
• We have worked with all of the leading ERP products and implementation partners and can offer unique insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each.