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Replacing legacy ERP systems is one of the most expensive and high-stakes projects a company can undertake. Yet, many organizations find that after all the time, money, and disruption, the new system still falls well short of expectations.

At Wayferry, we specialize in turning ERP replacements into strategic advantages. From early vision through to full production, we guide you every step of the way—ensuring the software you select aligns with your strategic goals, not just generic features.

We’ve seen what happens when the right solution is chosen: projects are delivered on time and within budget. Employees feel empowered, customers notice the difference, and the return on investment is tangible. If you’re planning a system replacement, let’s explore how to make yours a success story.

Wayferry’s top differentiators

  • Independent, Client-Only Advocacy
    We don’t sell, implement, or support software. And we never accept compensation from software vendors. Our only interest is your success. That’s how we eliminate bias and deliver clear, conflict-free guidance.

  • Deep Expertise & Proven Methodology
    Wayferry’s sole focus is on replacing outdated ERP. Our structured approach has been refined across complex, high-stakes projects, ensuring no detail gets overlooked. Our library of almost 10,000 professionally written requirements shaves months off projects.

  • Thought Leadership That Challenges the Status Quo
    We wrote the book Rethinking Enterprise Software Selection: Stop buying square pegs for round holes to help companies avoid the most common—and costly—mistakes in software selection.

  • The Wayferry Navigator: ERP Risk Management, Reinvented
    Our proprietary Wayferry Navigator systematically reduces risk in ERP projects. If you’re considering a new system, it’s worth a look, especially after seeing our Software Failure Gallery highlighting what can go wrong. With the Navigator, you’ll know what to watch for—and how to get it right.

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Team
Specialize exclusively in minimizing enterprise software purchase risks
To avoid bias and conflict of interest we do not sell, implement or support software. Rather, we manage the entire purchase process from idea to execution, and ensure that, once in production, the new software meets user, management and investor expectations.		 Yes No No No
Unbiased
At Wayferry we are paid by our clients, and never accept payments from vendors when the software is purchased. Other companies only recommend software they sell or implement, which means you get what they want to sell, not what you need to buy!		 Yes No [1] No [1] Yes [2]
Purchase software aligned with business vision, goals and strategy
We start a project by working with your team to define the ideal future state of your new software. Everything we do is designed to get your software delivering what you need to achieve your business goals.		 Yes No No Very rarely
Wayferry Navigator software
Our proprietary cloud application that manages the entire software purchase, saving you time and money.		 Yes No No No
Objective, data-driven selection
Our analysis objectively measures how well potential software products meet your particular needs. Others offer subjective opinions and are limited to what they know.		 Yes Sometimes No Sometimes
Selection process designed to capture implementation information
Avoid the unnecessary costs and delays of the implementation team repeating this work. 		Yes No No No
Requirements library
  • Our library of thousands of requirements shaves months off software selection projects.
  • For international clients, requirements can be viewed in 20 languages.
  • Well written requirements complete with examples and reasons remove ambiguity which reduces the risks of software being misrepresented in the RFP.
  • Requirements are organized in a hierarchical tree structure. Save time by only going down to the level of detail you need. Compare this to typical lists of requirements in spreadsheets.
 Yes Sometimes No No
Discover unknown requirements
Our goal is finding no significant new requirements during implementation. It's requirements that should have been found earlier that cause implementation schedules to slip, costs to increase and business disruption on going live.		 Yes No No No
Weight requirements
You decide what matters most to your organization, and measure potential software products against this standard.		 Yes Usually Usually Sometimes
Traceability matrix built in
Trace every requirement back to who wants it, why they want it, and how important it is to them. This information is referenced during implementation and User Acceptance Tests. Traceability is also very important to companies in regulated industries.		 Yes Sometimes No No
Nurture user buy-in
The Wayferry process is designed so employees take ownership of the purchasing decision. And when they know their needs were factored into that decision, they can't wait to start using the new software!		 Yes No No No
Actively manage user expectations
All software purchases have compromises. When expectations are matched with what the software provides, users are not disappointed.		 Yes No No No
Scope check
Verify that your requirements are matched to software features the market can provide. All software systems have functional boundaries. Have the tools to decide what functionality should be inside the system, and what should be in other systems. 		Yes No No No
Verify RFP
Design demo scripts to verify functionality claimed on the RFP. After the demo verify further selected RFP responses to ensure the software was not misrepresented.		 Yes No No No
Reference checks
We use our reference call scripts to help you check references.		 Yes Sometimes No Yes
Implementation project WBS export
Our hierarchical requirements are exported in WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) format as the first draft of the implementation project plan. This keeps the project on schedule and minimizes scope creep risks.		 Yes No No No
UATs – User Acceptance Tests
Our requirements are used for UATs. When detailed tests are passed, go-live risks are minimized and the software is ready for a successful launch into production.		 Yes No No Yes
Maximize software value
Purchase software to maximize the value that flows from the benefits of using the new software.		 Yes No No No

[1] To increase earnings any company that re-sells software invariably recommends the software they sell unless there is a blatant and obvious functional mismatch.

[2] Occasionally new executives will insist on a particular software product because they have used it before. While the software may have worked at a previous company, that is no guarantee it will work for your company because the underlying business requirements can differ substantially.

To discuss a potential software selection project, click the [Contact Wayferry] button below. We can help you determine the value of the project to your organization and explore how the new software can support your business strategy.