Guides, Datasheets & Resources
Practical guides for every stage of your ERP — from initial exploration to post-go-live optimisation.
Guides, Datasheets & Resources
7 Pages
A Guide to ERP Readiness Assessment
This guide helps you assess whether your business has outgrown standalone accounting software, using five operational signals that indicate ERP may be the right next step.
- 5 signals your business has outgrown its current, legacy system
- Self-assessed readiness scorecard with scoring guide
7 Pages
A Guide to ERP Platform Comparison
A side-by-side evaluation of SAP Business One, Oracle NetSuite, MYOB Advanced, and Xero — helping mid-market manufacturers and distributors identify the right platform for their needs.
- Head-to-head comparison across 7 criteria including WMS and manufacturing
- 4-question decision framework to identify your strongest fit
7 Pages
A Guide to ERP Implementation Risk
3 preventable causes account for 75%+ of ERP implementation failures. This guide explains each one, what to look for, and how to protect your investment before signing.
- The 3 root causes behind most ERP project failures
- Pre-engagement risk checklist with 10 scored questions
7 Pages
A Guide to ERP Implementation Methodology
A structured 8-phase model with quality gates at every stage — explaining how successful ERP projects are planned, delivered, and stabilised from discovery through to hypercare.
- Full breakdown of all 8 phases with durations and exit criteria
- 4 implementation tiers from Express ($25K) to Enterprise ($300K+)
7 Pages
A Guide to the ERP Design Blueprint
A comprehensive design blueprint — signed before any configuration begins — is the single most effective risk control available. This guide explains what it contains and what to demand from your partner.
- All 17 blueprint sections explained with colour-coded groupings
- Blueprint evaluation checklist with 11 yes/no checkpoints
7 Pages
A Guide to ERP Data Migration
Data migration is consistently the most underscoped activity in ERP projects. This guide explains the 15–20% standard, why two trial migrations are non-negotiable, and how to avoid the most common cutover failures.
- 8 common legacy data issues with risk ratings and resolutions
- Migration readiness checklist — 11 checkpoints before go-live approval
7 Pages
A Guide to SAP B1 Licensing & Costs
A practical breakdown of SAP Business One licence types, implementation cost benchmarks by tier, 3-year TCO ranges, and what is commonly missing from partner proposals.
- Starter, Limited, and Professional licence types explained with a 15-user cost model
- Implementation tiers from Express to Enterprise with 3-year TCO benchmarks
7 Pages
A Guide to the ERP Business Case & ROI
Benchmarked outcomes, real Australian case studies, and a structured framework to help CFOs and CEOs build a credible internal business case for ERP investment.
- 5 benchmarked outcomes including 50% faster close and 20–30% inventory reduction
- 3 anonymised Australian case studies with before/after metrics
7 Pages
A Guide to ERP Go-Live Readiness
Eight dimensions must clear threshold before any go-live proceeds. This guide defines each dimension, what failure looks like, and provides a scored go/no-go scorecard for project sponsors.
- 8 readiness dimensions with thresholds and failure consequences
- Go/no-go scorecard — use 1–2 weeks before planned go-live date
7 Pages
A Guide to ERP Partner Selection
The outcome of your ERP implementation depends almost entirely on the partner you choose. This guide provides ten scored evaluation criteria and a worksheet to compare partners objectively.
- 10 scored criteria — rate each 1–5, with 35/50 as the minimum threshold
- Red flags to watch for, plus ThynkProcess's own score against all 10 criteria
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