Technology: How to Assess Catalog Systems

Specify your objectives. Chances are you won’t be able to achieve all of them, so it’s also important to prioritize your goals. When it comes time to select among alternatives, your prioritized goals will make the process easier.

- Assess your operations and budgets. All systems demonstrate well, so it’s up to you to focus on what’s actually important. Spell out how the software should serve your business needs in a formal functional needs analysis.