Getting the Most for your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Investment

In the past, ERP selection was synonymous with risk, complexity and large resource commitments. Through ERP Diagnostics, BSA can help you effectively manage your ERP Selection process to alleviate the associated pains and get you to your decision faster and with added confidence.

What is an ERP Diagnostics Assessment?

An ERP Diagnostics Assessment is an enterprise system and process audit review designed to evaluate the current status of business data management and to provide recommendations for the future. By reviewing your entire organization, a comprehensive model of current data structure and processes can be constructed and analyzed to provide recommendations for process improvements and ERP definition.

What if our company is unsure whether or not we need to implement a new ERP?

ERP Diagnostics is perfect for companies deciding whether or not to embark on a new ERP Selection project. ERP Diagnostics provides a generic assessment of ERP requirements along with process improvement opportunities. This analysis can be used to evaluate your existing system. If there is a fit, consider a re-implementation to introduce new functionality and take advantage of process improvements. If you decide to proceed with a new system, our ERP Diagnostics will provide you with guidance to take you confidently to your ERP Vendor Shortlist.

How can my ERP selection risk be reduced with ERP Diagnostics?

ERP Diagnostics defines your process requirements even before your ERP Selection process takes place. Most companies do the opposite - select the ERP and define processes during ERP implementation.  This method causes delays, project scope creep, and under-budgeting of resources. ERP Diagnostics eliminates risk by providing you with a snapshot of how the ERP will impact your business even before the system is implemented.

How can my ERP implementation timeline be reduced with ERP Diagnostics?

It's simple! Since ERP Diagnostics defines and maps your processes, you are already one step ahead once you begin to implement your ERP. PLUS, you have added confidence that you made the correct ERP selection.

Are there any other benefits in completing an ERP Diagnostics Assessment?

Since ERP Diagnostics involves input from your entire resource team, we have found that the benefits beyond mitigating risk and shortened implementation timelines are significant. 

  • Accurately defined ERP requirements.
  • Identification of improvement opportunities and benefit from BSA best practice expertise.
  • Awareness of ERP project impact prior to purchase decision/implementation.
  • Increased confidence in decision making.
  • Well-defined project scope - with realistic expectations.
  • Corporate wide involvement in ERP selection process, and as stakeholders, early corporate buy-in to new ERP.
  • System requirements validated by objective, third party professionals.

What should I expect to see in the ERP Diagnostics Findings Report?

Although each ERP Diagnostic Review is unique, typically BSA will cover the following in its ERP Diagnostics findings report:

  • Corporate Vision and Project Scope Statement.
  • Diagnostic Findings and Success Criteria.
  • Current System Evaluation.
  • Internal Project Team Evaluation.
  • Software Evaluation Criteria - High-level Definitions of Business and Technical Requirements.
  • Project Risk Evaluation.
  • Business Value Identification / Return on Investment (ROI) Expectations.
  • Business Case Development Material.

How do I learn more about ERP Diagnostics & Selection?

We would be happy to discuss our ERP Diagnostics and Selection services to provide you with additional information. Contact BSA Inc. at 1 877 BSA 0411 or via e-mail at info@BSAinc.ca.