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When organisations are considering a new solution it’s usually because of the challenges they are facing with their existing system.   Heinrich de Leeuw, Managing Director, Seidor Africa Deploying a new ERP solution is a major project for any organisation. That’s why it is imperative to take things one step at a time. First, address the challenges within the organisation and how the chosen solution will overcome these. The planning stage is critical as no-one wants to find out too late that there are issues in the business that the new system cannot address.    During the planning stage, speak to all key stakeholders in the business about their needs. Once these have been mapped, researching solutions and comparing functionality will determine the best fit for the organisation – now and in the future. The average lifespan for an ERP solution that is not updated regularly is about ten years, which is why it is important try and keep your system up-to-date. SAP usually...