Information technology:
Manufacturing Software Selection
Get Rid of the Guesswork
Have you been feeling that your software selections are about as reliable as a roulette wheel? If so, you’ve got plenty of company. Many manufacturers spend thousands of dollars each year purchasing and upgrading software that they hope will improve operations, automate production and tie into their administrative processes, only to find that the technology they purchased falls significantly (and expensively) short of their needs and expectations.
Catalyst Connection’s Software Selection service takes the gamble out of the process, helping you to make a wise IT investment. Our expert advisors will walk you through a process that:
- Assesses your functional requirements for inventory management, billing, scheduling, order entry and more
- Develops a list of software options and an array of vendors for your consideration
- Provides in-depth evaluation of software capabilities that meet your specific needs
- Provides in-depth evaluation of software capabilities that meet your specific needs
- Shortens the software selection process so that you can quickly move on to demonstration and implementation
We’ll help you become familiar with a variety of software options and from them select the systems that will help you succeed in achieving your company’s automation goals. With our experts leading the process, you’ll get sound advice on which systems have the highest quality and offer locally proven technical support that eases the burden on your IT personnel. We teach you what to look for as you move into the demonstration phase of the selection process, ensuring that your final selection will, in fact, meet your specified needs.
Results
Catalyst Connection’s Software Selection service will help your company establish a strong IT platform that supports improved productivity, enhanced communications, increased customer satisfaction and the continued growth of your company. In addition, our expert advice will:
- Ensure that you select the right software the first time
- Reduce the risk of excessive costs by eliminating trial and error from your selection process
- Assure that you have the technical capabilities to support the software you select without incurring unanticipated additional costs
- Allow you to support and improve your manufacturing operations by making the best decisions regarding your future IT needs
CONTACT: Kevin Shimko, Information Technology Catalyst, 412.918.4298