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ERP Selection Matrix
An ERP selection matrix compares candidate systems and implementation proposals against consistent business requirements and evidence.
Definition
In general ERP practice
An ERP selection matrix is a comparison table used to assess ERP candidates against the same requirements. It can record priority, proposed delivery method, demonstration results, outstanding questions, and associated costs.
A useful matrix separates a supplier’s claim from verified evidence. Standard functionality, configuration, third-party modules, and custom development should be recorded separately because their costs and maintenance implications differ.
In Odoo
An Odoo proposal can be evaluated with the same matrix as other ERP proposals. Ask the proposed team to demonstrate the required process in the intended configuration.
The matrix is an evaluation artifact, not a specific Odoo application or a guarantee of functional coverage.
What to check in an ERP project
Common criteria
Use the same business requirements for each candidate.
Evidence status
Separate demonstrated behavior from proposed development.
Critical gaps
Review mandatory requirements individually rather than hiding them in an average score.
Official Odoo documentation
The Odoo-specific explanation above is based on the documentation for Odoo 19. Features and workflows can differ in other versions.
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