Companies that improve processes become more productive, save money and retain customers.  One of the most important tools in improving processes with-in the typical company is Enterprise software.  As a result the selection and implementation of major enterprise software should never be made in haste.  Failure in a major enterprise software implementation can result in low user adoption, lower than expected return on investment, potentially unhappy customers and risk placing themselves at a competitive disadvantage.

The 9 critical steps include:

1. Defining the Project Vision
2. Evaluating Existing Business Processes
3. Identifying Business Processes
4. Researching Alternatives
5. Short Listing Potential Vendors
6. Evaluating Vendors
7. Selecting the preferred solution
8. Planning the Implementation
9. Evaluating the Project

The following video will help your IT organization understand this step by step approach and will ensure that your next major software implementation is a success.

9 Critical Steps in Selecting Enterprise Software from Waggware on Vimeo.