ERP Selection & Implementation Services

Your Australian ERP selection and implementation partner

Let Climb Consulting take the burden away from your everyday operations and lead your selection process for your Enterprise Resource Planning solution.

Your ERP is the lifeblood of your business.

Selecting the right business management platform will run the business for you!

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  • MYOB Acumatica
  • Technology One ERP
  • Pronto ERP
  • SAP B1 ERP
  • Epicor
  • Infor
  • Sage ERP

How Climb Consulting can help

With decades of experience across multiple ERP disciplines, let Climb Consulting run your ERP and Accounting Software selection process.

Our expert team can assist you with everything you need to select, implement, and understand the ERP landscape. With dozens of ERP solutions in the market and a plethora of selection, implementation and support options between vendors and consulting firms, let Climb Consulting take the burden off you and your day-to-day operations to help select your Austraian ERP.

Why partner with Climb Consulting for ERP selection?

  • Minimal disruption to your everyday operations

  • Decades of knowledge to reduce the time to select

  • Help with navigating complex engagements with multiple vendors

  • The best commercial outcome for you and your business

  • Reduce time to implement so you’re seeing the value faster!

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Expertly Guided Selection

Let Climb Consulting lead and guide your ERP selection process with a comprehensive RFP process to reduce risk and ensure maximum value from your new platform.

With decades of experience in selection, implementation and support, we’ll be your eyes and ears to ensure you’re making the smart choice for your business. By using the RFP process, you ensure that you’re making an informed decision and choosing the ERP system that best aligns with your operational needs, budget, and long-term vision for the business.

How the RFP Process Works

  • Start by identifying exactly what you need from an ERP system. This includes looking at your functional needs, like accounting, inventory management, or HR, as well as the technical requirements, such as whether you need a cloud-based system or specific integrations. You’ll also need to consider your budget, timelines, and how the system can scale as your business grows.

  • From there, you’d put together a detailed RFP document. This should cover:

    • An overview of your business and operations.

    • Clear objectives for what you want the ERP to achieve.

    • A breakdown of the key features and functions you’re after.

    • Technical requirements like software architecture and system compatibility.

    • What qualifications or experience you’d like the vendor to have.

    • How you’re going to evaluate their proposals (e.g., cost, support, implementation).

    • Instructions for the vendors on how to respond, including deadlines and what documents to provide.

  • Once your RFP is ready, you’ll send it out to a shortlist of ERP vendors. These might be companies you’ve found through research or industry contacts. You’ll give them a set deadline to submit their proposals.

  • When the proposals come in, you’ll review each one carefully. Vendors will detail how their ERP system can meet your needs, along with information on costs, the implementation process, ongoing support, and more. You’ll compare these against the criteria you set in the RFP.

  • • A team from your business would typically be involved in evaluating the proposals. You’ll want to look at:

    • How well each ERP meets your business’s functional and technical needs.

    • The overall cost, including setup, licensing, and ongoing maintenance.

    • The vendor’s experience and reputation.

    • Their implementation plan, timelines, and any potential risks.

    • What kind of support, training, and future updates they offer.

  • Once you’ve done your evaluations, you’ll narrow down the list to a few top vendors. You might invite these vendors to give a demo of their ERP system, meet with them for interviews, or ask for case studies from similar businesses.

  • At this stage, you’ll ask the shortlisted vendors to provide more detailed demonstrations of their ERP systems. This will give you a clearer idea of how the system would work for your business. You can also start negotiating pricing, implementation terms, and any customisations you might need.

  • Once you’ve weighed everything up – functionality, cost, vendor support, and reputation – you’ll choose the ERP system that’s the best fit for your business. You’ll then finalise negotiations around contracts, service agreements, and the implementation plan.

  • inally, you’ll award the contract to your chosen vendor, and from there, the implementation process kicks off.