INDEPENDENT ERP, HCM AND CARE SYSTEM SELECTION
Choose on evidence, not on the best demo
You will buy an ERP once a decade. The vendors across the table sell one every week. We even the odds, with a structured, independent selection built around your business that ends in a recommendation your board can sign with confidence.
The demo trap
Vendors lead with 'the art of the possible.' We focus on the reality of the daily. We ensure you buy the system that works for your warehouse and your finance team, not just the one that looked best on the projector.
Most failed ERP projects were lost at selection
Gartner predicts that by 2027 more than 70% of recently implemented ERP initiatives will fail to fully meet their original business case. In 35 years, we have seen where that starts.
The commission blind-spot
Many 'independent' advisors take referral fees from the software they recommend. We have never taken a penny from a vendor. Our only loyalty is to your business case.
The board-level gap
A selection shouldn't end in a vibe check. We provide a rigorous, weighted evidence file for every vendor, so your board signs the contract with total confidence in the commercial return.
From the whole market to one decision
Ten stages, four phases. At every step the field narrows, and every cut is backed by evidence.
1. Business profile
We capture how your business works: sector, size, sites, entities, users and the requirements that matter most.
You receive: your business profile.
2. Vendor shortlist
Using your profile, we identify the five or six vendors genuinely suited to your business.
You receive: a shortlist of 5–6 vendors with the reasoning behind it.
Phase 1: Narrowing the field
3. As-is and should-be workshops
Workshops with each department capture how you work today and how you need to work in future.
You receive: documented current and future processes.
4. Tailored RFI
We build an RFI from your profile and workshop outputs and issue it to the shortlisted vendors.
You receive: an RFI specific to your business.
5. Weighted RFI scoring
Every response is scored against weightings agreed with you, so the best fit rises to the top.
You receive: a weighted, scored comparison of responses.
Phase 2: Evidence capture
Phase 3: The demonstration
Phase 4: The recommendation
6. Demo shortlist and scripts
The three or four strongest vendors are invited to demonstrate to scripts written from your processes.
You receive: the demo shortlist and demo scripts.
7. Scored demonstrations
Each demonstration is scored against the same criteria, so vendors are compared like for like.
You receive: consolidated demo scores.
8. Score and cost comparison
RFI and demo scores are brought together with a three-year cost comparison for each vendor.
You receive: a side-by-side view of fit and three-year cost.
9. Preferred supplier
The evidence points to a preferred supplier, selected on fit, cost and risk.
You receive: a preferred supplier selection with the evidence behind it.
10. Board recommendation
We set out the full case for your board, from requirements through scoring to cost.
You receive: a full board recommendation report.
35+
Years Experience
Deeply rooted expertise in navigating complex enterprise landscapes since the early days of digital transformation.
100%
Vendor Independent
We accept no referral fees, ensuring our recommendations are exclusively driven by your unique business case.
150+
Successful Projects
A proven track record of delivering rigorous selection frameworks that yield board-level confidence and ROI.
What lands on your board's desk
The output of our work is a boardroom-ready recommendation. We don't just provide a name; we provide the evidence, the scoring, and the cost models that allow a board to make a multi-million-pound decision with total confidence.
You will have a clear, defensible path forward, backed by a structured process that has stood up to the scrutiny of the most demanding stakeholders for over three decades.
Not sure you need a new system?
The issue might not be your software. It might be your strategy. Our ERP Strategy Review looks at your current architecture, processes and pain points to determine if you need a new system, or just a new way of using what you have.
Not ready to talk yet?
We have codified 35 years of ERP selection experience into a single document. The ERP Selection Manifesto sets out the rules for a successful selection, the traps to avoid, and the evidence you need to gather before you sign a contract.
Independent Advantage
We provide the strategic clarity required for your organisation to navigate complex technology landscapes. By maintaining absolute independence from vendor commissions, we deliver evidence-based recommendations that prioritise your long-term risk reduction and operational excellence.
Ready to Transform Your Operations?
Book your independent discovery call today to discuss your ERP requirements with our expert advisors.