01ERP strategy
How to choose ERP software: a practical evaluation guide
Compare workflows, exceptions, ownership, reporting and long-term support—not just feature lists.
Read the articleTHE CORE1ERP RESOURCE CENTRE
Make better business decisions with practical knowledge.
Guides, operational checklists, implementation advice and learning resources for teams planning, running or improving connected business systems.
EDITOR'S SELECTION
Start with a question that matters.
Detailed reading for the decisions and workflows that shape business performance.
02Implementation
ERP implementation roadmap: from discovery to go-live
Set realistic phases for requirements, migration, testing, training and post-launch support.
Read the article03Finance
Month-end close checklist for growing businesses
Reduce last-minute surprises with reconciliations, approvals and accountable close tasks.
Read the article04Operations
Improving inventory accuracy across locations
Practical ways to strengthen receiving, transfers, counting and stock adjustment controls.
Read the article05People
HRMS and payroll data controls that matter
Improve confidence in employee records, approvals and payroll preparation.
Read the article06Security
ERP security: access controls and audit trails
Use least privilege, separation of duties and traceable approvals to manage risk.
Read the articleA BETTER WAY TO LEARN
Follow a learning path, not a maze of links.
Whether you're assessing ERP for the first time or improving an existing rollout, use a deliberate sequence of decisions and actions.
01Understand
Map current workflows, owners, exceptions and information gaps.
02Plan
Prioritise requirements, controls, migration and realistic milestones.
03Improve
Train users, review outcomes and refine operations over time.
EXPLORE BY PURPOSE
Find the resource that fits your next step.
Organised around practical business needs, not an endless list of downloads.
01
Plan and choose
Build a business case, define requirements and evaluate ERP with evidence.
- ERP selection guidesA practical approach to requirements, vendor demonstrations and implementation planning.
- Business guidesFinance, approvals, controls and growth planning for operating teams.
- Research & insightsA framework for evaluating trends, claims and operational trade-offs.
- WhitepapersLong-form frameworks for ERP evaluation and transformation.
02
Improve everyday operations
Apply better practices across departments, projects and locations.
- Industry guidesSector-specific workflows, risks and operating priorities.
- Implementation storiesHow to structure a credible implementation story and measure outcomes.
- Knowledge baseTroubleshooting approaches, controls and operating procedures.
- Product documentationFind product guidance and prepare the right support questions.
03
Learn and keep current
Explore training routes and find the next useful learning resource.
04
Support and connect
Prepare for support, track product changes and stay engaged.
- Help centreHow to report an issue with the information support teams need.
- Release notesUnderstand release communication and safe change management.
- CommunityPeer learning topics and constructive knowledge sharing.
- EventsExplore event topics and ways to participate when schedules are published.
- CertificationExplore assessment readiness and role-based competency frameworks.
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USEFUL IN PRACTICE
Turn information into a working plan.
These are starting points for internal discussion, regardless of which software you use.
Define a measurable business case
Start with process bottlenecks, current costs, business risks and the decisions management cannot make quickly enough.
Explore business guides ↗Prepare for implementation
Assign process owners, validate data, test exceptions, agree acceptance criteria and prepare a controlled go-live.
Read the roadmap ↗Build habits that sustain change
Use documented procedures, regular reconciliations, user training and clear issue escalation to keep processes dependable.
Explore training guidance ↗COMMON QUESTIONS
How to use the Resource Centre
Find the right starting point for your role and current stage.
Where should a business new to ERP begin?
Start with the ERP selection guide and implementation roadmap. Map two or three important workflows before comparing product features.
Are the resources useful if we already have an ERP?
Yes. The operational guides cover controls, data quality, process ownership and training practices that apply to many business systems.
Where can I find product-specific help?
Explore the Product Documentation, Knowledge Base and Help Centre sections. Confirm current features and version-specific procedures with the Core1ERP team before changing a production system.
Are webinars, events and certifications currently open?
Visit their dedicated pages for guidance. Schedules, registration and certification availability should only be treated as confirmed when officially published.
FROM READING TO REAL-WORLD PROGRESS
Bring your business challenges into focus.
Discuss your workflows, reporting needs and implementation priorities with the Core1ERP team.