ERP with Confidence serves as a guide for creating an objective approach for gathering information, evaluating software, selecting an implementation partner, and ultimately going live on a new ERP system. With the right plan in place, you will utilize your new ERP software with confidence and successfully navigate the ERP journey. Why ERP Is Essential - When is the right time to acquire new ERP software - How to formulate a Strategic Vision and Develop a List of Requirements - How to Budget for the ERP Implementation - How to Evaluate ERP Software - How to Formulate a Final ERP Decision - The Most Common ERP Traps to Avoid - The Benefits of the Successful ERP Journey "A business professional may only select an ERP system once or twice in their career. Don't go into the process without a guide. Chris Kutt has guided hundreds of companies through this process successfully. I highly recommend this book to anyone tasked with this critical responsibility as a tool to understand the ERP landscape, the factors to consider to choose the right solution and consulting partner, and how to stay on-course for a successful implementation." - Matt Kenney, Principal, National ERP Leader