First starters, how is this possible? The short answer is a Template Approach. It is an uber-efficient approach to ERP implementations that brings the benefits and efficiencies of a modern ERP system without the high barrier of entry – the large investment.
However, a Template Approach is NOT for everyone. Here is a breakdown of the companies who ARE an ideal candidate and which ones are NOT – and why.
A Template Approach IS for you if:
- Small to Mid-Tier Company
- Revenue $100 million – $2 Billion
- Larger companies for certain processes (accounts payable & core financials)
- Have Your Own Processes (but you don’t need to)
- Boutique Retailers
- Telco Coops (Utility Industry Coops)
A Template Approach is NOT for you if:
- Cutting edge companies with cutting edge processes
- Highly technical businesses with set, custom processes
- Highly complex conglomerates (Fortune 50)
How is this possible?
How is it that companies – who have the biggest need of becoming more competitive and sharing data throughout their organizations – can now run their businesses with the efficiency of a Fortune 500 company? We leverage the 80/20 Principle. Here’s what we mean by that.
Instead of mapping ALL of your processes, we spend time hunting down the areas where you have your own processes, but you don’t need to. Instead of reinventing the wheel, we use a tested-in-the-field process that gets results. We spend 80% of our time on the areas that will get you the most leverage.
One Caveat
There is a catch, however. A Template Approach only works when you know the processes for your industry. Not every Software Integrator (SI) does; ITK Solutions Group does. When your SI doesn’t know the industry best practices for your industry, they can’t distinguish between the unique processes within your business and where to follow best practices. For some software consulting companies or SI’s, who know software but not business processes, this becomes a wild goose chase with suboptimal results.
You can find out more about how to become a more competitive company that runs like a Fortune 500 company with our free white paper, A Template Approach to ERP Implementations. Or, if you have questions and are interested in finding out how to transform your business, contact Chris Fibbe at [email protected].
