IDG Contributor Network: How to select a Tier 2 ERP package

Companies that outgrow their small company accounting systems are challenged with finding a cost effective and robust ERP.  The Tier 1 ERP solutions provide fully functional ERP and reporting solutions across all industries. However, the associated costs may drive a company to look at Tier 2 options.  Investments by Tier 2 vendors over the past five years allow these applications to offer an attractive alternative by providing integrated solutions at a much lower total cost of ownershi