Various aspects must be taken into account, such as technical requirements, acquisition and commissioning costs. When evaluating the system, market penetration also plays a role in terms of investment protection.

Questions about comparable references in medium-sized companies, methods used and costs often make it difficult to compare offers.

Caution is advised as providers often make temptingly cheap offers with extensive customer commitments. This can lead to additional costs due to subsequent orders during implementation. F&P do not offer legal advice on implementation contracts, but are happy to provide referrals to specialized law firms.

Now we lay the foundations for a successful project, including important milestones, clear responsibilities, sufficient resources from the company throughout the entire project and the design of the change process to prepare the organization for upcoming changes.

It is necessary to make a precise definition of the deliverables or work packages and at the same time to define key figures and measurements. This ensures a reliable representation of the respective work status in the implementation project.

In this context, the necessary competence and integration of project management in the company is important. Risk management instruments must also be defined that can be used in project crises.