{"id":19772,"date":"2026-05-08T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T07:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oficinaeconomicagalicia.xunta.gal\/?post_type=faqs-ambitos&p=19772"},"modified":"2026-05-08T09:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T07:00:54","slug":"what-mistakes-do-smes-usually-make-when-selecting-an-erp","status":"publish","type":"faqs-ambitos","link":"https:\/\/oficinaeconomicagalicia.xunta.gal\/en\/faqs-ambitos\/what-mistakes-do-smes-usually-make-when-selecting-an-erp\/","title":{"rendered":"What mistakes do SMEs usually make when selecting an ERP?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The success of an ERP does not depend solely on the technology, but on how change is managed. The most common mistakes you should avoid are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prioritising price alone: Cheap can be costly. For example, the tool may fall short within a year, or hidden customisation costs can inflate the final bill.<\/li>\n<li>Not involving the team: If the people who will use the ERP on a daily basis do not participate in the selection, they will feel the tool has been imposed on them and resistance to change will be greater.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of requirements definition: Buying &#8220;on gut feeling&#8221; without a clear list of needs often leads to choosing software that may not solve the real problems.<\/li>\n<li>Ignoring the technology partner: The software is the car, but the provider is the mechanic and the instructor. A great programme with poor support or no experience in your sector is a recipe for disaster.<\/li>\n<li>Trying to do everything at once: Attempting to implement all modules on day one instead of doing it in phases can overwhelm the company&#8217;s capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In summary: Success depends on a balance between a solid tool, good internal preparation, and a provider who knows how to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate, <a href=\"https:\/\/asesoramento-oficinaeconomica.igape.es\/inquiry\/gl\/stepper\/?axisId=2&amp;scopeId=4\">request advice from our experts.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The success of an ERP does not depend solely on the technology, but on how change is managed. 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