ERP Consulting

Our Expertise

ERP is more than technology. We’ll make sure it’s working for you.

Your enterprise resource planning system (ERP) should generate efficiencies, gather meaningful data to drive informed decisions, reduce risk, and enable growth. Outdated or underperforming ERP systems can hinder performance and cost you in the long run.

We help you navigate your ERP implementation and build a customized plan for success

Our ERP experts take a holistic approach and can help you align your cloud ERP system with your business strategy. We start by learning what business issues you're trying to solve and then create an IT roadmap to modernize your technology and implement it successfully, including project management, organizational change management, and project operations.

We've helped hundreds of organizations across the United States and internationally manage ERP implementations of all sizes and budgets. We provide honest, unbiased evaluation and guidance. Our experience with vendor contract negotiations also ensures you receive the best terms and cost savings possible. Let us handle the details so you can focus on the big picture.

You'll benefit from best practices learned across all industries

Many of our consultants worked in the field before joining our team, so we know what challenges your organization faces. We provide practical, informed advice with expertise in various industries, including government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and more. And we don't stop with the ERP system. We mitigate risk and make business processes more effective and efficient, from cybersecurity concerns to costing, strategy, financial risk, and data analytics.

Bridge the gap between your people, processes, and ERP technology

We can guide you through any stage of the ERP life cycle, whether you’re looking at ERP for the first time, want more value from your current system, or need to replace it with a new system.

Reach out today to find out how we can help you with:

Assessment

In response to changing client needs, ERP vendors offer significant upgrades, acquire new solutions, retire existing ones, change licensing and maintenance fees, and introduce new deployment and support models. With so many variables, it’s hard to evaluate the situation, but we’ll help you filter through the noise and perform due diligence. With your unique needs and objectives in mind, we’ll help determine which improvement alternatives will satisfy your short and long-term needs.

Continuous improvement

Are you getting the data you need from your ERP system to optimize operations? Are you able to streamline invoicing and accounts receivable? A modern ERP embedded with AI and automation gives you robust data and the ability to take control of your organization, innovate across your enterprise, and prepare for what's next.

Implementation

We’ll make sure you and your employees get the most out of your ERP investment. From project management and change management to technical training, we’ll uncover the nuances of your operations and your specific functional requirements to mitigate risk. Our knowledge of market trends, business issues, and best practices will result in a smooth and seamless path to achieving your goals. This also includes project recovery for those enterprise projects that have might have stalled and need to get back on track.

Selection

Once you decide to invest in a new ERP system, you need to quickly identify requirements, wade through a list of credible ERP solutions, and manage an effective evaluation process. We’ll help you develop an RFP and can do the heavy-lifting by sifting through the vendors vying for your business. We’ll work closely with you to ensure you have the most strategic and credible ERP solutions to evaluate. Our independence and experience allows us to closely review and negotiate contracts to reduce your cost and risk.

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Insights

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March 02, 2023

A solid IT and cyber strategy fuels strong platform growth

Looking to maximize your investment’s exit value through a sound buy-and-build strategy? Technology and cybersecurity can be critical foundations on which to build.

Article / 9 min read

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February 24, 2023

Smart manufacturing guidebook: Four keys to operational excellence

White Paper / 8 min read

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January 09, 2023

Plante Moran assists Toyotetsu go lives with Plex by Rockwell Automation in North America

In The News / 3 minute read

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October 25, 2022

Is your ERP opening the door to cybercrime? A five-point guide for protecting your enterprise

Article / 6 min read

Case Studies

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July 08, 2022

Large construction company upgrades critical ERP software

GH Phipps, a 65-year-old construction company, upgrades outdated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and creates highly engaged users during a critical time of business growth.

Case Study / 1 minute read

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October 01, 2018

North American Lighting replaces multiple ERP systems with Plex Manufacturing Cloud

North American Lighting (NAL), the largest independently owned Tier 1 automotive lighting supplier, replaces multiple legacy, on-premise ERP systems and achieves seamless integration across advanced manufacturing systems and facilities with the Plex Smart Manufacturing platform.

Case Study / 2 min read

May 31, 2017

Legacy ERP system update for manufacturer

Updating a legacy ERP system allows medical manufacturer and distributer to reach new growth potential.

Case Study / 1 min read

Client Experience

Independent, candid advice

As independent, unbiased advisors, we’re here to guide you through all technology life cycles. Our team will take the time to understand your organization — how you work, and how your people interact with technology on a daily basis. We won’t tell you what to buy and move on. We’ll provide the objective support and guidance you need throughout the entire process.

Doug Hockenbrocht, information technology consulting partner, says it best: “We may be IT consultants by title, but we encourage clients to view us as operational improvement consultants leveraging enabling technologies. We’re not just helping the organizations; we’re also helping the individuals who have stressful jobs with long hours because of inefficient tools and systems. When those people hug our team members or send handwritten notes thanking us for improving their jobs, that’s very satisfying.”

Our clients say

After going through the acquisition process, we realized there was a great need for an ERP assessment, selection, implementation, and project management. Our interaction with the Plante Moran team, summarized in one word, would be nothing short of professional. They deliver every time, always meet or exceed expectations, and are always available to provide resources – we have been absolutely thrilled. They had no problem interacting at any level of the company, and were able to provide a calm and respective approach that kept the project moving in the right direction. We chose Plante Moran for their broad set of skills and expertise, and their ability to complement our staff who were personally invested in all aspects of the project. Plante Moran was the perfect fit for us because they operate as a large firm with a small firm attitude.

John Welch

CFO, All Tile Inc.