Trigger Point Analysis

Many executives struggle with the decision on whether to divert effort (resources and money) on a system
evaluation process or even to answer the question of do we need an ERP replacement? 

ERP Software Selection Dilemma

Unfortunately executives are faced with a decision of do nothing or commit to a full blown ERP evaluation process
- both with potential risks.

Another option for companies may be a Trigger Point Analysis. The objective of the Trigger Point Analysis is
to quickly and with minimal impact (both cost and effort) determine whether a full ERP/IT evaluation
project is the current best path for a company.  This decision framework helps a company identify categories
and trigger points within those categories to provide high level data for a quick informed decision.

The data and results found can easily be used as a first step in a longer term ERP evaluation if that is the
decided direction.  If not, then a company has saved cost and more importantly resource effort on a longer
ERP selection project, and can monitor the key trigger points as the company continues to grow.This four step
process graphically depicted above provides the framework to quickly come to a more informed thus less risky decision.

Ed Govett recently presented to the Austin, Texas APICS chapter discussing the Trigger Point Analysis.    
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