Released on: 18, May 2006
, Author: Rebecca Gill
, Audience: Software related
ftware selection consists of five individual elements orphases within a much larger, overall process. The entire process itself can spanmonths or even up to a year, depending on the number of internal resources availablefor the project. Starting the software selection process with the right projectplan is key to choosing and implementing the best software for your organizationÂ'sindividual needs, according to Rebecca Gill, vice-president of Technology GroupInternational.The steps when entering into a software selection process involves a lot more thanjust finding a reputable software developer or reseller. The following outline isan excerpt from the Technology Group International (TGI) Software Selection ProcessSteps and Timeline white paper. This document represents a general process flowwhich may be tailored to fit any organizationÂ's specific needs.Software Selection Research and Planning Obtain Initial Executive Support  Form a Steering Committee  Review Key Business Initiatives and Long Term Goals (Top Down Approach) o Interview Corporate Executives and Senior Management o Interview Information Technology (IT) and Operations Managers  Identify Internal and External Stakeholders  Clarify Objectives and Constraints  Perform a High Level Needs or Requirements Analysis (Bottom Up Approach) o Evaluate Existing System Performance o Interview Functional Departments Managers and Key Users  Develop a Strategic Systems Plan  Develop a Detailed Project Plan o Define Project Structure o Define Project Scope o Identify Project Phases and Tasks  Prepare a Business Case o Prepare a Project Budget o Calculate Potential ROI  Obtain Executive Level Support o Obtain Approval of Project Plan & Resources o Obtain Budget Approval o Assign an Executive Champion The white paper also details Software Requirements Identification and Request forProposal Preparation, Software Supplier Evaluation, Software Supplier Selection andSoftware Implementation.Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Technology Group International(www.tgiltd.com) is a proven technology leader delivering Tier 1 applicationsoftware functionality at a price performance level that can be readily accepted bywholesale distribution organizations of all sizes. A best-of-breed ERP softwaresolution provides the basic footprint for managing the four trends outlined andEnterprise 21 offers functionality well beyond that of the standard distributionpackage. Enterprise 21 provides full ERP functionality with a fully integratede-commerce module. It is one of the few ERP systems to meet the needs of todayÂ'swholesale distribution without the need for expensive and time consumingmodifications.
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