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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of modern businesses, streamlining operations, enhancing efficiency, and enabling data-driven decision-making. However, selecting and implementing the right ERP system is fraught with challenges. Organizations often struggle with complex decision-making, hidden costs, vendor biases, and implementation risks that lead to costly delays and, in some cases, outright failure.
Recognizing these persistent industry pain points, HandsFree ERP, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has emerged as a trusted advisor for businesses navigating the ERP selection and implementation process. Under the leadership of the founders, and CEO Peter Joeckel and Chief Commercial Officer Kati Hvidtfeldt, HandsFree ERP is redefining how organizations approach ERP investments. With a mission to remove bias, reduce inefficiencies, and help businesses make informed decisions, the company leverages the GYDE365-Discover platform to provide data-driven, vendor-neutral insights.
“ERP selection has traditionally been a complex and vendor-influenced process. HandsFree ERP removes the guesswork by providing real-world data, independent guidance, and a business-first approach that ensures organizations choose the right solution for their unique needs,” says Peter Joeckel.
HandsFree ERP is leveraging GYDE365-Discover as key element of the HandsFree ERP Success framework in response to a critical gap in the ERP evaluation market. Businesses were relying on outdated methods, such as feature-based comparisons, consultant-led evaluations with hidden biases, and misleading vendor promises, that failed to address their specific operational needs. The result was lengthy selection processes, unnecessary expenditures, and ERP solutions that did not align with business goals.
How HandsFree ERP is using HandsFree Discover changes the game by offering a vendor-agnostic, cloud-based evaluation tool that prioritizes business outcomes over technical feature lists or being motivated by selling big implementation projects down the line. Unlike traditional selection approaches, this platform eliminates vendor influence, ensuring completely impartial ERP recommendations. It also provides accurate cost and timeline estimates based on data from real-world ERP projects. Businesses using the platform can define their requirements in detail, leading to a more tailored ERP selection process. This innovation significantly accelerates decision-making, reducing the time required for ERP selection by up to 60%. As HandsFree ERP is not selling ERP licenses or ERP implementation services, they remain unbiased and true to client side advising.
ERP selection often feels like navigating a maze of complexity, uncertainty, deafening noise from competing “expert opinions”. and risk. HandsFree ERP Discover directly tackles these common obstacles. One of the biggest challenges businesses face is accurately defining their operational requirements. Traditional RFPs fail to capture real business needs, focusing instead on generic feature comparisons that do not reflect the nuances of an organization’s workflows. HandsFree ERP shifts this focus to business-driven criteria, ensuring companies select ERP solutions that align with their strategic objectives.
Choosing the right ERP system is the next hurdle. With hundreds of ERP solutions on the market, companies often struggle to determine which platform best meets their needs. HandsFree Discover simplifies this process by offering objective comparisons and unbiased recommendations, making it easier for businesses to select an ERP system that truly fits. Managing costs and timelines is also a major concern, as many organizations underestimate ERP costs. HandsFree ERP provides realistic financial projections and implementation timelines, preventing budget overruns and ensuring financial predictability.
Beyond selection, implementation risks pose another significant challenge. Many ERP projects fail due to misalignment with business needs, inadequate planning, and lack of proper training. HandsFree ERP helps businesses identify potential risks early, ensuring a smoother transition and preventing common implementation pitfalls. “Organizations investing in ERP systems need a transparent and efficient selection process. HandsFree Discover ensures businesses get the right ERP solution without vendor bias or costly missteps,” explains Kati Hvidtfeldt. “Coupled with our ERP Success Framework, clients are on clearer path with their ERP projects”.
HandsFree ERP’s commitment to transparency and accuracy is embedded in its methodology. The HandsFree Discovergathers insights from hundreds of real-world ERP implementations, offering businesses vendor-neutral data and benchmarking tools that provide accurate cost and implementation estimates. Unlike many advisory firms that receive commissions from ERP providers, HandsFree ERP operates independently, ensuring completely objective recommendations. The Discover platform is continuously being updated with the latest ERP trends and benchmarks, the company guarantees that businesses always receive the most relevant and up-to-date information.
A mid-sized manufacturing firm faced significant ERP selection hurdles. The company’s legacy ERP system was outdated, inefficient, and unable to scale with growth. As they explored new ERP options, they encountered conflicting recommendations from vendors, making it difficult to navigate the decision-making process. Budget constraints and hidden costs in vendor proposals further complicated their evaluation.
With the help of HandsFree Discover, the company streamlined its ERP selection process, accurately defined its top priorities, and compared solutions objectively. The platform provided clear cost projections, identified risks in vendor contracts, and allowed the company to negotiate fairer terms. By leveraging HandsFree ERP’s data-driven approach, the company avoided an estimated $200,000 in unnecessary costs. More importantly, the ERP selection process was reduced by 50%, and implementation was successfully completed on time and within budget.
ERP selection has long been a manual and time-consuming process, but HandsFree ERP is revolutionizing this with its cloud-based approach. The HandsFree Discover platform leverages cloud technology to offer businesses a seamless, accessible, and efficient selection process. Organizations can now evaluate ERP options from anywhere, enabling real-time collaboration across teams. This scalability ensures that businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to multinational corporations, can effectively use the platform to make informed decisions.
The ability to access real-time data significantly speeds up the decision-making process, allowing companies to confidently proceed with ERP selection without unnecessary delays. Moreover, cloud-based security measures safeguard critical business data, ensuring reliability and protection against data loss. By embracing cloud technology, HandsFree ERP is setting new industry standards for how businesses evaluate and implement ERP solutions.
Looking forward, HandsFree ERP is expanding its ERP Success Framework beyond selection and evaluation. The company is integrating services for data migrations, AI-powered RFP processing, implementation oversight, and training programs to ensure businesses achieve long-term ERP success. Additionally, HandsFree ERP is scaling its platform internationally, making its unbiased ERP evaluation tools available to a global audience. With growing industry recognition, including being named CIO Review ERP Provider of the Year 2025 and being the instrumental founder of the Circle of ERP Excellence by Dynamics Communities, HandsFree ERP continues to set new standards for transparency, efficiency, and accuracy in ERP advisory services.
HandsFree ERP is not just an ERP advisory firm—it is a transformative force in ERP selection and implementation. By leveraging GYDE365-Discover, businesses can confidently navigate the ERP landscape, avoid costly mistakes, and select solutions tailored to their unique needs. With an unwavering commitment to objectivity, efficiency, and expertise, HandsFree ERP is shaping the future of ERP decision-making.
“ERP selection has traditionally been a complex and vendor-influenced process. HandsFree ERP removes the guesswork by providing real-world data, independent guidance, and a business-first approach that ensures organizations choose the right solution for their unique needs.” – Peter Joeckel
Company Name: HandsFree ERP
Founding Year: 2021
Office Location: Keller, Texas
Official Website: www.handsfree.biz
Featured Leader: Peter Joeckel, CEO & Founder
Second Featured Leader: Kati Hvidtfeldt, Partner
About the Company: HandsFree ERP is a leading ERP advisory firm that specializes in data-driven, unbiased ERP selection and implementation strategies with its ERP Success Framework. By leveraging the GYDE365-Discover platform, the company provides businesses with vendor-neutral insights, realistic cost projections, and implementation best practices. HandsFree ERP is dedicated to eliminating inefficiencies, reducing risk, and ensuring successful ERP outcomes for businesses worldwide.
