ERP Decision Readiness Assessment for Manufacturing
This assessment score provides a directional signal, not a verdict. It reflects the persistence and business impact of ERP-related constraints over the last six months. For a more accurate estimate, answer all questions.
Answer “Yes” only if this has been true for at least 4 of the last 6 months and it has a measurable business impact (service, margin, cash, compliance, or capacity).
Yes = recurring and measurable impact.
No = isolated/edge cases.
N/A = truly not part of your business (for example: you have one site, so multi-site standardization is irrelevant). If you are unsure, choose No.
After answering the questions, your score is calculated at the bottom of the form. You can print the form to a PDF to keep your assessment, or click the button to schedule a 15-minute executive debrief.
In the executive debrief, we’ll review your score, confirm likely root causes, and outline the lowest-risk path (Replace, upgrade, defer, or pursue an alternative path)
Score interpretaton
This score is a directional signal, not a verdict and reflects the persistence and business impact of ERP-related constraints over the last six months. The next step is to confirm root causes (process vs. data vs. system limits) and determine whether replacing your ERP, upgrading it, deferring it, or pursuing an alternative path is the lowest-risk path to measurable outcomes.
0%–19%: Defer replacement for now
Interpretation: Your answers suggest the ERP is not currently creating sustained, measurable business risk.
Recommended path: Focus on targeted improvements (data discipline, reporting, inventory accuracy, basic workflows) and reassess in 6 months.
What to do next: Identify the top 1–2 friction points and execute quick wins before considering a major program.
20%–39%: Defer, but act on bottlenecks
Interpretation: There are recurring issues, but the evidence points to fixable bottlenecks rather than a full system change.
Recommended path: Prioritize the 2–3 areas you marked “Yes” and run a short diagnostic to isolate root causes (operating model, data integrity, system fit, and integration resilience).
What to do next: Build a 90-day improvement plan with measurable targets, then reassess.
40%–59%: Consider a hybrid modernization path
Interpretation: The ERP is creating persistent drag, but a rip-and-replace may not be the fastest or lowest-risk route to outcomes.
Recommended path: Modernize around the core ERP where pain is concentrated (planning/scheduling, shop-floor visibility, order status visibility, analytics, integrations), while tightening process ownership and data governance.
What to do next: Compare two paths side-by-side: “modernize/extend” vs “replace,” using timeline, risk, and total cost.
60%–79%: Upgrade or prepare for replacement
Interpretation: The case for major change is forming. You are likely at the point where an ERP decision needs structure, not more debate.
Recommended path: Validate whether an upgrade/major remediation can credibly solve the specific recurring failures you identified, and if not, prepare for replacement.
What to do next: Run an ERP Decision Readiness Assessment to confirm scope, resourcing, data readiness, and a defensible business case.
80%–100%: Replacement is justified and time-sensitive
Interpretation: Your answers indicate sustained, measurable operational/financial/customer risk tied to the ERP or the ecosystem around it (including end-of-support and integration brittleness). EDRA-manufacuring
Recommended path: Move toward replacement with disciplined planning and governance.
What to do next: Use a readiness assessment as the entry gate into selection, then proceed with a structured selection process and risk-managed implementation plan.