SAP India Partners

Selecting your Partner

Prepare a list of potential partners
Make sure the partners are SAP certified this means they will have access to all the latest knowledge and communication
Do they have the necessary skills to complete the project? (Skills Profile, Track Record, Response to Project Issues)
Do they understand your business processes? (Implementation Support, Implementation Strategy)
What about your business culture?
Do they have the necessary background in your industry?
Are they geographically available?
Once you have short-listed which partner to choose, it is vital to check their references from previous projects (Evidence of Performance, Programme Management, Track Record)
Price should also be considered (Contract and Performance)
Use your informal networks as they are a key source of information
Join a user group if you are already an existing SAP customer
Dont forget the personal factor the individuals involved in your project are key to its success. Therefore meet your team face-to-face before the project begins, do a detailed appraisal of candidates in terms of know-how and experience and remember that is important they fit into your business culture (Staff Profile, Training)

To read more about partnering, please click here to read a research study on SAP Guide To Co-operating with Partners in SAP Projects