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According to vice president of Technology Group International president Rebecca Gill, "When engaging in a software selection project, is a good policy to learn from the mistakes of others. One of the easiest ways to prevent potential problems arising during the selection process. If you consult with experienced IT professionals, trusted CPA or an outside consultant, the time spent in research will be well spent. This practice not only saves time to the team, it will help maintain the project budget to save money. And beyond the potential time and cost reduction, which will help alleviate the frustration potential and provide a higher level of credibility for the software selection team. "

The old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure "is true even in the pursuit and acquisition of business software. Although TGI itself has not been the subject of software selection search, we have worked with many companies and consultants over the past thirteen years and have witnessed many fail as they progress in the selection process. So much so that a list of lessons learned is easily compiled and presented below.

1. Understand the importance of the task at hand and set realistic expectations for the project team.
2. Meet with key decision makers early in the project so that the team understands the strategic plans of the corporation.
3. Choose an executive champion and use resources wisely.
4. Choose the appropriate project manager to direct the selection of software and equipment.
5. Choose best team members for the project.
6. Establish a realistic project budget and obtain an understanding of all system costs.
7. Establish expectations realistic project of the organization and remember that no software package can heal from a decade of business problems.
8. Carefully assess the benefits tangible and intangible project. Calculate the real return on investment (ROI) based on the final results.
9. Develop a robust business case is supported by an analysis of accurate ROI.
10. Understand your organization's business processes define the requirements before the new system.
11. Listen users of the system every day, regardless of their level in the organization.
12. Go through a solid and comprehensive functional analysis of needs.
13. Choose a software vendor for the right reasons.
14. Prepare and force providers to have a demo script. Not for sale! Carry the account of the kit reaction to the demonstrations.
15. Do not buy more than necessary, simply because the vendor name.
16. Conduct reference checks suppliers.
17. Make sure the software solution is easy to maintain and improve.
18. Understand the importance of change management for your business.
19. Communicate progress regularly to the entire organization.
20. Understanding the true value of integration.
21. Look for a technical and commercial partner in the software of potential suppliers. Look beyond the software package and assess the entire organization behind the software.
22. Make a decision.
23. Using the software vendor's experience and resources.
24. Spending money on training.
25. Limited customization and the project area. Use the 80/20 rule.
26. Identify the customizations in the right time, which is after training and initial testing.
27. Clean your data before migration.
28. Conduct a pilot system, regardless of time constraints.
29. Waiting for a temporary reduction in employee efficiency.
30. Understanding the project not over in the system go live date.

Founded in 1990 and based in Toledo, Ohio, Technology Group International is a proven technology leader delivering Level 1 application software functionality at a level price / performance that can be readily accepted by organizations of all sizes. Specializing in software systems for the manufacture of small and middle-market and distribution companies, TGI integrated software suite is a complete series of process management solution business.

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Technology Group International
www.tgiltd.com
Rebecca Gill
rgill@tgiltd.com
800-837-0028

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