ManagingSoftware: Identify requirements before purchasing or modifying ERP
Knowing your requirements will bring greater financial returns.
Most software vendors and analysts consider the food industry to be part of the
process industry that also includes chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and others that
are not involved in manufacturing durable goods.
According to John Moore, vice president e-business & supply chain solutions
of ARC Advisory Group, “There are a wide range of ERP suppliers currently
providing solutions for the food industry, from the larger players such as Baan,
JD Edwards, Oracle and SAP to smaller more focused or regional suppliers such
as Intentia, Navision, QAD, Ross, and SCT. This has created a buyer’s
market for users, but users should tread carefully. Not all suppliers are focused
on the operational needs of the food industry.”