Search & Selection
The fact is: The software vendors have been selling software longer than retailers have been buying it. The risks are many, but the rewards can long term. The applications, on which your company will rely upon must, by definition, provide the users with necessary information on all the salient points about the business in keeping with the strategic goals of the company. In addition, it is one of the most costly investments any retailer will commit in terms of capital and internal resources.The search and selection process requires dedicated attention, a rare commodity for most retail executives. Applied Retail Technologies can assist you in this very critical undertaking while allowing you to remain focused on your core business. Drawing upon our combined years of senior retail management and consulting experience, ART has the necessary business acumen and the independent focus to help make your selection process the most effective it can be.
ART is in a position to help you through the necessary stages of systems search and selection, including:
- Review of the system integration requirements
- Perform resource assessment
- Develop the Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Develop and execute the selection process
- Assist in the preparation for negotiations
- Prepare the implementation processes
- Develop and execute systems testing
- Develop and execute training
- Assist in system rollout
- Perform follow up quality assurance