The initial cost of the machine, Some manufactures, Comprehensive research

PRINCIPLES OF erp office MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT SELECTION It becomes a problem to make a selection, whenever a new erp office machine or equipment is to be purchased. Following principles should be borne in mind when selecting an erp officemachine.
1. Principle of cost. The initial cost of the machine amd the cost of its operation and maintenance should be borne in mind when purchasing a new machine. Of course, the quality cannot be sacrificed for the sake of cheapness, :
2. Principle of equality. The machine to be purchased should be of reasonably good quality. Some manufactures' products are more dependable and durable than that of others i- :
3. Principle of snitahility. The machine should be suitable for doing the work for which it IS being purchased. Comprehensive research is needed when purchasing costly eqmpment.:
4. Principle of durability. The rnachane should last for a reasonable time. It should be free from frequent breakdowns. :
5. Principle of adequacy. Machines should be bought in adequate rmk AnAin o Finn She novae
Pr.uciple of least space occupancy. The machine should be such _::- Occupies least possible space and is not too heaNy
. Principle of multiple use. The machine should be capable of being -. -c. u7t one but. if possible Tuany uses in different departments. This --as the chalices of obsolesce. Some equipmeilt eotlle with few att,Zelrmelits .mch make them suitable for multiple use.
S. Principle of tanoiiZri!isation. The anichiiie to be purchased should -c of standard size. It ensures easy availability of spare parts and stationery -c De used in ii. Easy servmeabilitv rued ease lo iTZiliilg of sta f are the other advantage of standardization.
9. Principle ot fullest use. Any machilie should be bought only when ;S.illcst Us' of its capacitycanbe made. Theie is no use of purchasing a inahiile NN IUCIZ is to be used rarely.
10. i'?rineilile of safety. It should be ensured that equipment behlg scquiled is safe to use. Certain type of equipment used tar duplicating and pmlting can be hazardous.
il. iEn;y to olierate. The equipment should be ease to operate
:12. Servicing provided by nnanui':lccuZels. Only those cquipmeuts
• should be purchased which can be easih got ser iced and repaired.