Stop Guessing. Start Growing. Your Ultimate ERP Selection Guide & Checklist Is Here.

Choosing the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is vital to streamlining your business and supporting growth. This free guide and checklist breaks down everything you need to know—from essential features to long-term costs—to make a confident decision.

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Why Download This Guide?

Selecting an ERP isn't just an IT decision; it's a business strategy.

Our guide helps you move beyond basic features to find a solution that fits your unique goals.

Inside, you'll discover:

  • A 6-Step Feature Framework: Learn to evaluate the "must-have" features, including:
    • Inventory Management: Go beyond simple counts with real-time stock tracking and multi-location management.
    • CRM: See how tracking purchase history and preferences in one place builds customer loyalty.
    • Built-in Accounting: Understand the power of a system that eliminates double-entry and keeps financials accurate in real-time.
    • E-Commerce Integration: Learn how to sync your webstore with your in-store inventory to prevent overselling.
  • Key Factors Beyond the Software: A successful choice isn't just about features. We'll walk you through crucial business considerations, including: Budgeting and
    • Pricing Structures
    • Customization & Scalability
    • Ease of Use and Team Buy-in
    • Data Security 
  • The Ultimate ERP Selection Checklist: A printable checklist that empowers you to conduct side-by-side comparisons of different vendors (including all the features offered by Windward System Five).

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SELL more units

Windward’s Business Management Software is equally at home handling simple payment processing or specialized functions like bar code scanning, serial number tracking, delivery management, commission tracking, alternate supplier management, and more.

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ANALYZE your business

Gain the visibility that business owners crave through top-level and detailed reports.  Windward Intelligence gives you an up-to-date dashboard approach to running your business, arming you with data for making real-time decisions.

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GROW as needed

Add modules, integrate with other software tools, start up a service department, add additional stores, or sell globally online. Windward Software's Consumer Electronics Software grows with you while you build your empire.