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 2008 2 1
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 5.000.000 4.000.000 3.000.000 2.000.000 1.000.000 0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Tunisie Profoss conference 2008 3 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 2008 4 2
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 2008 5 ERP traditional evaluation process 3
Most Use Criteria Features References Vendor Size License Costs Risk Product disruption Cost for organization charges Extensions costs Migration costs Incomplete requirements Profoss conference 2008 7 ERP traditional evaluation process RFI RFI RFP RFP Quotations Démo Démo 1 Short Short list list Demos Demos 2, 2, 3.. 3.. Site visit Site visit 6 months Choice Choice Profoss conference 2008 8 4
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 2008 10 5
Internet &collaborative based model Proprietary Open source PUSH Model Marketing driven PULL Model Access ALL information Focus on your needs Profoss conference 2008 11 How to evaluate open source ERP? 6
New selection criteria New Tools Forums Wiki Forge Contributions Project statistics (download Bug tracker risk Profoss conference 2008 14 7
New selection process Self-service Download Forums Training Which profile? * No critical timeframe * Internal Ressources * Self learning Profoss conference 2008 16 8
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 2008 17 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
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 2008 19 Compiere customer case studies International organization Small business 15 people 10
International organization Company * Worldwide standards management * 150 people, 150 distributors, 50.000 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 2008 21 Small Business : Parts & bathroom products Company * 15 people * 45.000 items references * 5.000 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 2008 22 11
Global User Base 1.4 million downloads 2000 subscribers Partners in 25 countries Profoss conference 2008 24 12
Business Solution Platform Profoss conference 2008 25 Compiere 2008 achievements WEBUI Warehouse management Product code quality Add german screen shot Profoss conference 2008 26 13
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 2008 27 Compiere quick demo 14
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