The Software Purchasing Process
Your organization is in need of new software, and although many people believe that the purchasing process is simple, you know better. A software purchase requires careful thought as a poor purchase can lead to such atrocities as mismanaged stocks, invoices or financials, and ultimately to an organization’s collapse. In this three part series, I will outline the necessary steps one should follow in an effort to avoid such a mishap.
Before You Even Begin Look at Software
It is imperative to check that the executives understand the complexity involved with implementing company wide software. Some concerns that should be addressed include:
- Software selection is a rigorous process and will involve a number of people.
- Implementation will probably cost more than the purchase.
- The current business process will need to change.
- Customization may turn out to be extremely expensive, and may still not deliver the desired results.
- Skilled personnel will likely be pulled away from multi-site project management during selection and implementation.
Once you convince your organization to commit to the software purchase, you can choose a selection team and begin to look at the needs required of the new software.
Written by John Livermore - Multi-site Project Management
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