How to choose an open source ERP?

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1 How to choose an open source ERP? Pierre Spilleboudt Audaxis Profoss ERP conference Nov 18th 2008 AGENDA Why open source ERP? ERP traditional evaluation process Open source ERP new selection criteria et processes Open source ERP benefits : case studies & product quick view Profoss conference

2 Audaxis N 1 on services for OS enterprise software in french speaking countries 20 years track record in ERP implementation 6 years perpetual investment on Compiere +50 customers on Turnover Audaxis Tunisie Profoss conference Offer 100% open source FRONT OFFICE Info Website E- commerce Extranet / Intranet Portal JAVA J2EE JBOSS PHP WEB 2.0 BACK OFFICE CRM Purchasing Sales Accounting Logistics Production Reporting Business Intelligence Profoss conference

3 Why open source ERP? Minimize project risks Reduce IT costs No upfront license Flexibility No vendor lockin Time to market Customer Focus Easier to extend Profoss conference ERP traditional evaluation process 3

4 Most Use Criteria Features References Vendor Size License Costs Risk Product disruption Cost for organization charges Extensions costs Migration costs Incomplete requirements Profoss conference ERP traditional evaluation process RFI RFI RFP RFP Quotations Démo Démo 1 Short Short list list Demos Demos 2, 2, Site visit Site visit 6 months Choice Choice Profoss conference

5 Why doesn t it apply to open source? Opposite Business models (still changing) Proprietary Open source Marketing & Sales Marketing & Sales Collaborative R&D R&D Classic Web 100% web driven Profoss conference

6 Internet &collaborative based model Proprietary Open source PUSH Model Marketing driven PULL Model Access ALL information Focus on your needs Profoss conference How to evaluate open source ERP? 6

7 New selection criteria New Tools Forums Wiki Forge Contributions Project statistics (download Bug tracker risk Profoss conference

8 New selection process Self-service Download Forums Training Which profile? * No critical timeframe * Internal Ressources * Self learning Profoss conference

9 Proof of concept Critical Critical process Simplified model model Gap analysis Gap analysis 1 month Which profile? * Fast decision * Controled Budget * Controled Risk Profoss conference Support revenues Economics model Keep in mind New projects Customer sponsoring Open source is a new model Nothing is engraved in stone License model New projects 9

10 Benefits of open source Vs proprietary ERP Open Source COST Proprietary Evaluate Implement Low and flexible investment Customization Control on budget use Migrate Free Migrations Technology Transfer Durability Stability and security TIME Profoss conference Compiere customer case studies International organization Small business 15 people 10

11 International organization Company * Worldwide standards management * 150 people, 150 distributors, experts Scope * Multi channel distribution» Webstore» Subscriptions» Normal order processing * Customer service * Product (multimedia, multilingual) * Purchase * Accounting & finance Benefits * Integrated webstore * Integrated processes * Ease of business extensions Profoss conference Small Business : Parts & bathroom products Company * 15 people * items references * customers B2B & B2C Scope * Quotations & Sales * POS * Multi-discount pricing * Replenishment * Accounting Benefits * Perfect fit with distribution business * Sytem Stability * Data consistency Security Profoss conference

12 Global User Base 1.4 million downloads 2000 subscribers Partners in 25 countries Profoss conference

13 Business Solution Platform Profoss conference Compiere 2008 achievements WEBUI Warehouse management Product code quality Add german screen shot Profoss conference

14 Model-driven Application Platform Business logic stored in applications dictionary not hard-coded into programs Customize business logic and user interaction without programming Customizations remain in place, even through software upgrades Profoss conference Compiere quick demo 14

15 Audaxis info@audaxis.com Profoss conference