Re: MAPICS vs SAP

Honestly, as IT professionals our input may be limited.  I think it goes 
back to what we learned in college or otherwise when we learned about how 
to design an RFP, or Request for Proposal.

What functions do you need out of an ERP system?
What functions is your current system meeting?
What functions would the replacement meet that are not being met with the 
current system?
What functions would you lose in the replacement system that are being met 
with the current system?
Each function should be assigned a dollar amount for value.

Then in the IT arena:
What costs do you hope to reduce by using the new system?
What costs do you expect to increase, (documented all to death)?

Now, total this
Dollar amount of increased value by new/improved functions
- Dollar amount of value lost by functions lost
+ Dollar amount of costs reduced
- Dollar amount of costs increased
= Value of new system

I would suggest joining some APICS discussion group and bouncing the 
question off of them.  Would be nice to have the input of non IT 
professionals.


Rob Berendt