CTS Releases 2011 Manufacturing Software Selection Kit
CTS Releases 2011 Manufacturing Software Selection Kit
Rockville, MD (PRWEB) August 18, 2011
CTS, a leading publisher of manufacturing software reviews and evaluation tools, has released its 2011 Manufacturing Software Selection Kit, a free resource that provides manufacturing company owners and managers with the information and tools they need to evaluate new ERP software and MRP software. The Kit provides detailed reviews of over 25 top software vendors, including E2 Shop System, ECi M1, Epicor Manufacturing, Epicor Express, Exact MAX and Syspro.
Each review in the Manufacturing Software Selection Kit includes functionality specifics, module-by-module benefits and system strengths and weaknesses. The Kit also includes a vendor directory with product pricing, support costs, training options and other fast facts. “Our Kit is a comprehensive guide that helps manufacturers navigate through the maze of information that is available today,” stated Sheldon Needle, CTS founder and president. “Not only do we provide big-picture information on the software vendors, but we also share descriptive product highlights and the pros and cons for each software package.”
Bonus Tools Reduce ERP Software Selection Risk
In addition to the detailed software reviews, CTS’ Manufacturing Software Selection Kit also includes valuable bonus tools designed to reduce the risk of MRP and ERP software selection.
For example, once a company reaches the demonstration phase in their software selection process, the Kit’s Demo Scorecard can help them strategize and score each presentation. The multi-tab, Excel-based Scorecard offers a detailed features list so users can create a customized demo request and enter values for each feature viewed. Risk Factor evaluation provides scoring for categories such as product stability, support options and customization capability.
Other Manufacturing Software Selection Kit bonus tools include:
The Manufacturing Requirements Tutorial, which helps manufacturers define user priorities before searching for new software;
An ROI Calculator that is used to calculate the projected return on investment; and
The Manufacturing Implementation Planner (requires MS Project), a fantastic resource for building implementation timetables and assigning tasks to various stakeholders
Free Advice Speeds Shortlist Creation
“Our goal at CTS is to empower businesses to make the best software selection decisions possible,” explained Needle. “The Manufacturing Software Selection Kit meets – and exceeds – this goal.” Manufacturing professionals that download CTS’ Kit are also entitled to the Smart Shortlist™ Consult service. This free, 15-minute phone consultation with Sheldon Needle, a leading authority on mid-market manufacturing software selection, is an excellent way for companies to quickly and effectively create a software shortlist.
The CTS Manufacturing Software Selection Kit is available for free at http://www.ctsguides.com/manufacturing.asp.
About CTS Guides
Established in 1983, CTS was the first company to perform hands-on, independent evaluations of software for the middle market. Since then CTS has helped over 28,000 companies select new software and technology. CTS Guides are also widely used by CPAs, consultants and software resellers to assist their clients.
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