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title: "ERP Buyer's Journey: What to Expect and When"
description: A practical guide to what happens at each stage of buying an ERP system and when to expect all the key milestones and important decisions.
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# [ERP Buyer's Journey: What to Expect and When](https://www.westerncomputer.com/resources/white-papers/erp-buyers-journey-what-to-expect-and-when)

 Written by [Western Computer](https://www.westerncomputer.com/resources/white-papers/author/western-computer) | May 14, 2024 2:30:00 PM

This guide walks you step by step through the ERP buyer’s journey, from defining business goals and requirements, to evaluating solutions and partners, to planning deployment and post go live support. It helps you understand typical timelines, what to expect at each phase, and how to prepare your team for a smooth, successful ERP implementation.

   

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