CEO of TR Cutler, Inc. Quoted in The Manufacturer
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL, November 30, 2005 --( Cutler does see a positive aspect to bolt-on applications, but only when the underlying core ERP system is properly suited to a company’s operation.“I think that ERP systems that support the engineer to order (ETO) segment are probably best suited for bolt-on products,” he says.“The larger companies using SAP or Oracle will often just go out and buy the additional modules that they need,” says Cutler.“Companies need to recognize that there will always be constant upgrade and integration issues and should budget accordingly.”Cutler does see a positive aspect to bolt-on applications, but only when the underlying core ERP system is properly suited to a company’s operation.“I think that ERP systems that support the engineer to order (ETO) segment are probably best suited for bolt-on products,” he says.