What is the role of the consultant in ERP vendor selection?

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An outside consultant can serve an important role throughout the ERP vendor selection process. For example, they can help guide a number of processes, from which software to select to necessary customizations to how to get the most out of the product. However, the project leader and internal resources should handle certain aspects of the vendor selection process. Perhaps a vendors environmental initiatives align with your companys sustainability goals, or maybe the vendors stance on social issues doesnt match your companys values. Your consultant will be a valuable part of this process, but you should retain sign-off on ERP software choice.

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