Evaluating software for your system

One of the biggest decisions to make in today's warehousing and manufacturing environment in either building a new system or upgrading an existing system is determining which software to purchase and which vendor to utilize as a supplier. Developing a clear understanding of a systems requirement should involve all the individuals that are responsible for the components of the system that will be under software control. Both large and small companies are finding that a comprehensive list of questions to be asked about each candidate software package provides a workable and consistent method of evaluation.