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  Selecting the right software can get you on the right track: Do you know that the majority of business software acquisitions fail within 3 years because the selected solution does not fit the initial requirements?

That is the reason why you should use the industry approach for software selection. Indeed, by leveraging our Request for Proposals (RFP) templates, you can now compare side-by-side and impartially technology solutions like ERP, CRM, SCM, PLM, and lots of other enterprise software. Get your Software Evaluation RFP templates RFP Templates For Software Evaluation Projects.

What is the software evaluation report? (The 5 minute report)

Whether your looking for software management software (ie. PLM software), project management software (ie. PPM software), or system software, the software evaluation report is the business report to get you started. Let's face it, there are sometimes 100's of software products available in various markets including performance evaluation, or employee evaluation. You need to simplify the choices of software products and what easier way then comparing them side by side in a business report. What better software tools than the software evaluation report and the software evaluation checklist to help you make informed choices without having to muddle through rivers of marketing documentation which never give you any sort of software analysis. The software evaluation report is a simple evaluation form that will save you days in wasted research. We don't perform any software testing; but we can assure you a TEC certified vendor means the vendor has gone through a vigorous TEC Certification Process with our analysts (experts in the field). We've done most of the initial leg-work in getting the answers to the questions you'll have in your software analysis.

The software evaluation report also known as the software evaluation matrix is a side-by-side product comparison of three vendors of your choosing in the industry of your choice. The report details the top-two feature and function levels and their respective scores out of 100%. This is the perfect vehicle for comparing three products globally based on their support of a feature and function area. Use this report as part of your initial research in generating your long-list of vendors and products. The software evaluation report can quickly eliminate players from the table thus saving you days of sifting through unqualified products. You can use the software evaluation report to target which products you wish to include in the preselection phase of your project.

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Software Evaluation Report Scoring Criteria

The scoring which appears in the software evaluation report is an average of scores for each of the under-lying features and functions for a given area. The under-lying features and functions have been attributed scores based on the following matrix:

Support Level	Score	Description
Add-on Partner	80	Supported via add-on products offered by partners
Customization	40	Supported via customization (changes to the source code)
Future Release	20	Supported in a future release
Modification	70	Supported via modification (screen configurations, reports, GUI tailoring, etc.)
Not Supported	0	Unsupported
Supported	100	Supported as delivered out-of-the-box
Supported by Partner	95	Supported via an integrated partner solution
Third Party Support	60	Supported via a third party solution
Unrated	0	The vendor or provider has not yet submitted information for a rating

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Software Evaluation Report Sample

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The following is a sample view of what you'll get with the software evaluation report.

What industries are available for the software evaluation report?

The software evaluation report is available for all industries and software products including:

Product/Vendors SAP Oracle Infor Compiere Microsoft Adonix JD Edwards Peoplesoft ...and much more.

Market Sectors Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Human Resources (HR) Financial Business Intelligence (BI) Accounting Warehouse Management (WMS) ... and much more.

Industries Aerospace Defense Automotive Customer Relationship Management Chemicals Computer Hardware Computer Software Conglomerates Consumer Durables Consumer NonDurable Diversified Services Drugs Electronic Energy Financial Services Food and Beverage Health Services ...and more

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How To Use the Software Evaluation Report

You can request a software evaluation report for an unlimited number of vendors and sectors. The software evaluation report is in Microsoft Excel format so you can manipulate the report to include all vendors/products in one spread-sheet. Compare 20 vendors side-by-side on all top-two feature and function levels. Identify strengths and weaknesses among the vendors which will help you in selecting your long-list of vendors. Your long-list of vendors will be the target audience for your RFI (Request-For-Information), the next step in your software selection process.

Software Evaluation Checklist

  Get the software evaluation checklist in Excel format Software Evaluation Checklist - Excel

The following is a TEC approved software evaluation checklist for use in all software evaluation projects including: ERP, CRM, SCM, PLM, BI, Accounting. The software evaluation checklist is a matrix, presented here to show you where the software evaluation report is vital and can save you days in your software selection process. Whether your industry is Aerospace to Wholesale you'll find the software evaluation checklist is a handy little software evaluation tool and is well complimented by the software evaluation report in helping you select the right product for your company's needs.

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Software Evaluation Checklist (Basic)
Checklist for Ensuring a Successful Software Selection
PART 1 Planning Phase: Identify your needs
Define your software selection initiatives
1	Prepare your business case for the acquisition of enterprise software
2	Obtain executive approval for the project
Expand your needs and translate them into requirements
3	Identify your stakeholders
4	Interview your stakeholders
5	Gather and prioritize your requirements
6	Create a working document defining all of your requirements
PART 2 Evaluation Phase: Evaluate potential software solutions against your requirements
Perform market assessment to identify potential software solutions
7	Research possible software solutions
8	Identify the relevant software solutions (ie. Using the Software Evaluation Report)
9	Eliminate the unsuitable software solutions to create your long list of possible software solutions
10	Issue a request for information (RFI) to the long list of vendors
11	Gather responses from vendors
Evaluate the software solution provider responses against your requirements
12	Build a decision matrix
13	Rate each software solution against your requirements
14	Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each software solution
15	Rank the software solutions and keep the best-match options (this becomes your shortlist)
16	Notify all rejected vendors
17	Handle any disputes
18	Issue a request for proposal (RFP) to your shortlist of vendors
19	Create a demonstration script
20	Invite vendors on-site to show them your environment and current system
21	Invite vendors to do an on-site demonstration of their software solution
22	Rate the demonstrations
23	Gather RFP proposals (including quotes) from vendors
24	Revisit analyses (see step 12-15)
PART 3 Selection Phase: Compare software solutions and select the best-matching option
Compare your shortlist of software solutions and select the one that best matches your needs
25	Select the software solution that best fits your needs
26	Obtain final approval
27	Notify all rejected vendors
28	Handle any disputes
29	Notify the winning vendor
30	Negotiate the contract
31	Sign the contract
32	Prepare for implementation

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What Format is the Software Evaluation Report Available?

The software evaluation report is available in Microsoft Excel format only and is delivered to your email address in 5 minutes.

Software Evaluation Report Evaluation Criteria

See all the evaluation-criteria used by the software evaluation report and the level of support for each software product.

Knowledge Bases

Accounting ERP For SMB (3566 features and functions)

BI (1765 features and functions)

Discrete Manufacturing ERP (3472 features and functions)

EAM (2766 features and functions)

Financial And Insurance CRM (1572 features and functions)

Human Resources HRMS (762 features and functions)

Open Source FOSS (897 features and functions)

Product Lifecycle Management PLM (1581 features and functions)

RFID (151 features and functions)

Supply Chain Management SCM (2162 features and functions)

TEC's Software Evaluation Media Center

Software Evaluation Related White Papers

Best Software - A Complete Software Evaluation Guide for ... by Best Software Industry: Manufacturing ... Best Software’s manufacturing experts have assembled a free, easy-to-read software evaluation guide. A Complete Software Evaluation ... http:/.../4093/A-Complete-Software-Evaluation-Guide-for-Manufacturers.html - 7k - 2008-05-15 Best Software - A Complete Software Evaluation Guide for ... by Best Software Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods,Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods,Wholesale Trade With your business in mind, Best Software’s distribution experts have assembled a free, easy-to-read software evaluation guide that outlines the critical ... http:/.../3972/A-Complete-Software-Evaluation-Guide-for-Distributors.html - 7k - 2008-05-15 TSI - Transforming Solutions Inc. - Software Evaluation, Selection ... by TSI - Transforming Solutions Inc. Industry: Computer Systems Design and Related Services,Food Services and Drinking Places,Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing,Hospitals,Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods,Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries,Oil and Gas Extraction,Paper Manufacturing,Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing,Primary Meta Software Evaluation, Selection, and Contract Negotiation by TSI - Transforming Solutions Inc. ... http:/.../6422/Software-Evaluation-Selection-and-Contract-Negotiation.html - 9k - 2008-05-15

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Software Evaluation Related Articles

Software Evaluation, Selection, and Procurement by Paul Winandy ... ÿþ Software Evaluation, Selection, and Procurement Featured Author - Paul Winandy - February 11, 2003. 1. Introduction. ... Software Evaluation Challenges. ... http:/.../2003/02/research_notes/TU_TS_XPW_02_11_03_1.asp - 14k Summary: The statistics for completing packaged software implementation projects are grim. This article examines how the software evaluation, selection, and procurement process is key to successful software implementations. Software Evaluation, Selection, and Procurement Part Two ... by Paul Winandy ... ÿþ Software Evaluation, Selection, and Procurement Part Two: Recommendations for Improvement Featured Author - Paul Winandy - February 12, 2003. ... http:/.../2003/02/research_notes/TU_TS_XPW_02_12_03_1.asp - 19k Summary: Pursuing an alternative strategy for software evaluation and selection, based on the capital investment paradigm and the principles outlined in this article, is an effective method to mitigate implementation risk. Software Evaluation and Software Selection by TEC staff ... ÿþ Software Evaluation and Software Selection TEC staff - December 17, 2007. It is daunting for corporate IT buyers to discern ... http:/.../2007/12/research_notes/TU_TS_STF_12_17_07_1.asp - 22k Summary: Organizations are surrounded by ambiguity when making their implementation decisions. Accurate and relevant criteria that are properly weighed against an enterprise’s needs, what-if scenarios, and supporting graphics and reports are essential when making a software selection.

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PLM Software Related Vendors

TEC: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Evaluation Center ... Compare and evaluate product lifecycle management (PLM) software and vendors using impartial online resources from Technology Evaluation Centers. ... http://plm.technologyevaluation.com/index.asp - 61k - 2007-12-03 TEC: ????????(PLM)???? ... ??TEC???????,?????????????(PLM)??????? ... http://plm.technologyevaluation.com/zh/index.asp - 61k - 2007-12-03 TEC??????????? ... ... TEC?????????????????????(PLM)???? ?????????????????? ... http://plm.technologyevaluation.com/ja/index.asp - 62k - 2007-12-03

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PLM Software Evaluation Reports Related Request-For-Information (RFI's)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software Evaluation Reports ... Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Product Development ... products. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software Evaluation Report. Price ... http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/rfi.asp?catid=PLM - 28k - 2007-12-04 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software Evaluation Reports ... This comprehensive product lifecycle management (PLM) knowledge base models modern product and design-related aspects of PLM for both discrete and process ... http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/rfi.asp?modelid=221&catid=PLM - 25k - 2007-12-04 Core PLM for Process Industries Software Evaluation Reports ... Core PLM, Product Specification and Recipe Management (PDM and RM) for Process Industries covers the base foundation of PLM for the process (or recipe-based ... http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/rfi.asp?modelid=343&catid=PLM - 24k - 2007-12-04

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Glossary Of Terms Related To Software Evaluation Report

Software Evaluation Report	Also Known As:business report, evaluation form, software analysis, assessment evaluation, report analysis, software evaluation matrix The Software Evaluation Report is a side-by-side product comparison of three vendors of your choosing in the industry of your choice. The report details the top-two software-market feature and function levels and their respective scores out of 100%. Accounting Software Evaluation Report PLM Software Evaluation Report ECM Software Evaluation Report
Software Evaluation	Also Known As:software analysis,process evaluation,software testing,assessment evaluation Software Evaluation is the process by which an enterprise software package is methodically selected using a proven software evaluation process for a given enterprise. Proper software evaluation ensures a successful implementation of your enterprise software. ERP Software Evaluation Center SCM Software Evaluation Center CRM Software Evaluation Center PLM Software Evaluation Center Wikipedia.org Definition: Evaluation Approaches
Software Management	Also Known As: inventory management software, asset management software, project management software, business management software, software configuration management, property management software, contact management software Software Management is the process by which electronic assets such as property management software or contact management software are maintained in an enterprise. Google Books: Software Management
Software Evaluation RFP Templates	Also Known As: Software Evaluation Request-For-Proposal Templates, Software Evaluation RFI Templates, Software Evaluation Request-For-Information Templates, Software Evaluation Feature And Function Templates, Software Evaluation Matrix A Software Evaluation RFP Template is a TEC certified document enumerating thousands of Business Software Features and Functions for use in a business software selection project. Software Evaluation RFP Templates
Software Evaluation Tool	Also Known As: performance evaluation, software analysis, assessment evaluation, process evaluation A software evaluation tool is a software application designed following a proven evaluation process for selecting enterprise software. Software Evaluation Tool - TEC Evaluation Centers Software Evaluation Tool - RFP's Software Evaluation Tool - RFI's Software Evaluation Tool - Software Evaluation Reports
Software Evaluation RFI	Also Known As: Software Evaluation Request-For-Information, Software Evaluation RFP , Software Evaluation Request-For-Proposale Software Evaluation RFI's are completed TEC Certified Feature and Function documents for a specified vendor market. Each Software Evaluation RFI contains thousands of answers to vendor-software supported features and functions. SCM Software Evaluation RFI's ERP Software Evaluation RFI's PLM Software Evaluation RFI's

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