Why Should You Hire the Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group?

Successful Software Selection. We understand what an overwhelming process software selection can be. We assure you that we are prepared to provide you the highest quality and timely service you deserve.

Unbiased Opinions
Known for providing independently researched information for today's most advanced business applications, the Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group is well known and respected throughout the distribution industry. The concentration on truly knowing the products listed in our Distribution Solutions Guide through on-site visits and annual software demos ensures our audience receives accurate, unembellished data.

Independent Advisors
To maintain the position as unbiased consultants, the Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group does not sell any hardware or software. The Consulting Group has no financial interest in any system or company that participates in the Software Guides.

No Implementation Services
The Consulting Group does not implement software. This allows us to avoid any real or implied conflict of interest regarding our recommendations.

Level Playing Field
All software vendors are concerned that they will be used as “column fodder” and that the selection decision has been pre-determined so that their participation in the due diligence process is a waste of time. BSW contacts and explains to every vendor who participates in our selection projects the outcomes and why they were selected or rejected. This approach allows us to maintain our credibility and solid working relationships with all of the major vendors.

Industry Referrals
Software companies, our past clients and industry organizations continue to refer distribution-related organizations to us for assistance.

Software Companies
Our unique approach to a software selection project, staff experience and industry expertise allows us to provide an affordable service to companies about to undertake a software selection project. We are objective in our analysis so that our clients always get the right answer.

Fellow Consultants and Educators
We have worked with many of the leading consultants in the industry on our selection projects, on research, and on education initiatives. Among these consultants are Adam Fein, John Schreibfedder, Bruce Merrifield, Michael Marks and Al Bates. Among the educators are Dr. Kathy Newton of Purdue University and Dr. Barry Lawrence of Texas A&M University.