http://www.compareerpsoftware.com/why-your-business-should-consider-open-source-erp/ Compare ERP Vendors and learn more about ERP Software Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:02:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.compareerpsoftware.com/why-your-business-should-consider-open-source-erp/#comment-170 Paolo Juvara Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:48:54 +0000 http://www.blog-erp.com/?p=1050#comment-170 Although a lower cost option, I would not characterize open source ERP just as "cheap ERP software". A 2009 IDC report shows that, besides lower cost, many ERP adopters consider open source solution because other benefits: 1) Lower vendor dependence 2) Easier extensibility and personalization 3) Use of open standard and future proof 4) Higher quality To this list, I would also add lower risk. Open source ERP allows you to validate that the solution is right for your business before you commit to a purchase decision. Although a lower cost option, I would not characterize open source ERP just as “cheap ERP software”.
A 2009 IDC report shows that, besides lower cost, many ERP adopters consider open source solution because other benefits:
1) Lower vendor dependence
2) Easier extensibility and personalization
3) Use of open standard and future proof
4) Higher quality
To this list, I would also add lower risk. Open source ERP allows you to validate that the solution is right for your business before you commit to a purchase decision.

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