As you begin to undertake the task of adding automated data collection (ADC) to your ERP system, do you think it will be as easy as installing software on a server, purchasing a handful of wireless devices and conducting a few hours of training? Of course not. As with any typical software implementation, you fully expect to experience your share of changes as the project moves toward an end. But to what extent are additional costs for these changes acceptable? At what point do change order costs cross the line between standard operating procedure and inept vendor? 

If you’ve already performed an initial vendor search, you have no doubt discovered that there are two, three or even five ADC vendors who appear to be able to handle your project. But how many can actually complete your project without exposing your company to incident after incident of non-budgeted expenses? At this point it may be difficult to judge, but good news is just around the corner. By reading this report you will be able to educate yourself on the vast array of ADC features and functions, and protect yourself and your company from the hidden costs of data collection implementations.