ERP Expert Answers TRICKY Community Questions | Machine Shop Talk Ep. 97

We collected all the questions and comments about ERP from the most skeptical people out there and asked them to a salesperson from ‪@ECISoftwareSolutions‬. How did he do?

Join us as we tackle criticisms, address concerns about implementation challenges, and outline the key staffing requirements for effective ERP utilization. Whether you're a seasoned machinist or just starting out, this discussion provides nuanced insights into the benefits, challenges, and essential considerations for successfully integrating ERP systems.

Curious about whether ERP is the right fit for your small shop? We have got it all covered from our insightful conversation.

Questions:

0:00 Intro
2:27 What is ERP System and what is ECI?
3:20 How well does the ERP handle the new qualities?
5:24 Is it really worth it for smaller shops to have ERP?
7:04 Do you feel there are genuinely situations where the work for installing and maintaining an ERP system isn't a good choice for the company?
10:14 What is a criticism that someone who works with ERPs every day would feel is a valid criticism of ERP systems?
11:35 What do you think drives implementation process failures?
13:43 What response would you have to a comment saying the Job Boss² is a bit janky from a user-friendliness perspective?
15:17 The investment in time is the issue, the small shop's concerns maybe not be reflected in the ERP system.
17:34 Shop owner looking for simpler options in terms of time investing in implementation
21:38 Outro




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