Barry Linnard

About Barry Linnard

Enterprise software specialist, Barry Linnard, provides consultative services to businesses looking to improve their efficiency. Barry has worked with over 50 companies, mainly in the manufacturing sector, to help and guide them in the specification, selection and implementation of computer systems. Many are still using the latest version of the original solution and, in some cases, have rolled out the implementation across group companies in the UK and abroad.

ERP Specification & Selection – Stage 5: Request Vendor References & Arrange Demonstrations

Now we’re getting to the pointy end of the process and it’s time to obtain proof from vendors that they are able to meet your functionality requirements. I recommend asking [...]

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ERP Specification & Selection – Stage 6: Preferred Supplier & Contract Negotiations

Contracts for the supply of software and services can vary greatly from other commercial contracts in many ways. Key areas to consider include how best you can secure protection for [...]

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ERP Specification & Selection – Stage 7: Implementation Project Planning

Implementing a new ERP system is never easy but thorough advance planning, in conjunction with your selected vendor, will identify potential risks and help minimises any surprises which may derail [...]

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ERP Specification & Selection – Stage 8: Implementation Project Management

You’re almost there! This final stage of implementation will have its challenges but these can be minimised if both you and the vendor allocate the appropriate time and resource to [...]

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