ERP System Evaluation & Selection
When a growing custom metal manufacturer outgrew its existing ERP system, espi guided a structured evaluation and selection process—ensuring the right platform to support operational visibility, reporting accuracy, and long-term scalability.
Client Overview
Industry : Manufacturing – Custom Metal Processing
The client engaged espi to evaluate their ERP landscape and identify a system capable of supporting continued growth while improving operational visibility and decision-making across the organization. The goal was to ensure the ERP system could effectively support business objectives, enable clear end-to-end communication and data flow, and provide accurate, reliable reporting to strengthen confidence in operational and financial insights.
The Challenge
Orbel had reached the limits of its existing ERP system. As the business expanded, the current platform struggled to support evolving operational needs, limiting visibility, reporting reliability, and scalability. Leadership recognized the need to move beyond short-term fixes and instead identify a system that aligned with future-state business processes.
The organization needed expert guidance to objectively assess ERP options, avoid costly missteps, and make a confident, informed selection.
The Solution
espi partnered with Orbel to lead a structured, objective ERP evaluation and selection process focused on both current requirements and future growth. Key activities included:
Conducting a gap analysis to identify limitations in the existing ERP system
Completing a comprehensive assessment of viable ERP solutions
Defining key stakeholders, scope, and milestones for evaluation
Conducting detailed process reviews and defining future-state requirements
Exploring best-of-breed, hybrid, and integrated ERP options
Supporting vendor evaluation and final software selection decisions
Realized Benefits
Through a disciplined evaluation and selection process, Orbel gained clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward.
Increased reliance on the ERP system to support operational and reporting needs
Improved confidence in system reliability and decision-making
Greater flexibility and scalability to support future growth
Client Testimonial
We brought in espi to help us find the best system for Orbel. When we saw that we had just grown out of our current system, espi provided us with the options to make the right decision."
— Ken Marino, President, Orbel Corporation
About espi
espi partners with manufacturers to evaluate, select, and implement ERP systems that align with business strategy and support long-term growth. With deep operational expertise and a structured, vendor-neutral approach, we help organizations confidently choose the right ERP solution—ensuring improved visibility, stronger decision-making, and scalable execution across the enterprise.
