The Champion Blog

Choosing an ERP system is one of the most strategic decisions a manufacturer or distributor can make. Yet many companies unknowingly sabotage the process from the start by reaching out to software vendors before fully understanding their own needs.

With sweeping new duties looming and mixed signals from Washington, manufacturers and distributors face a fog of uncertainty. From copper to apparel, shifting trade policies are reshaping supply chains, squeezing margins, and stalling investment.

Upgrading ERP software before selling a business is similar to renovating a house before putting it on the market. Here’s how they compare: