In 2023, Top Glaciers Inc. hired Lawrence Young to assist us with the RFP process as we sought the best-fit solution for our needs. Lawrence brought extensive experience in the ERP solutions market and helped us identify potential solution providers for the RFP process. He also guided us through the process based on his vast experience with various organizations.

Lawrence organized meetings with our stakeholders during the initial weeks to document our requirements. He then consolidated the information gathered from these meetings and additional requirements from management and I.T. to form the core list of requirements for the RFP sent to the solution providers. Lawrence managed and scored the responses, making comparing and contrasting the submissions from different solution providers easier.

During our meetings with the short-listed ERP system candidates, Lawrence demonstrated a deep understanding of our business complexities. He provided clear and concise guidelines for their presentations, tailored to our unique needs, making us feel understood and catered to.

Lawrence's approach was not just about his expertise but also about genuine collaboration. He advised and listened, making us feel like a team. His approach was tailored to the uniqueness of our business and our distinct processes, allowing us to leverage his accumulated expertise.

For all these reasons, I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend Lawrence Young. His expertise, tailored approach, and genuine collaboration make him an invaluable asset to any organization.

Lawrence greatly assisted us in the analysis of our internal processes and the selection through a precise and dynamic multidisciplinary grid of our organizational needs to of ERP software that would be adapted to our reality.

His pragmatic approach and his understanding of the needs of all departments was able to optimize the choice and implementation in record time, and his involvement went beyond the simple recommendation and he was part of the execution and the final solution. Thank you Lawrence!

We were looking to switch from our out-dated accounting software to a comprehensive ERP solution due to our company's growth. Lawrence made this transition seamless with his expertise and support. His guidance helped us find the perfect ERP to meet our expanding needs. Highly recommended!

Working with Lawrence was a game-changer for our business. His exceptional communication skills and expertise in helping us find the perfect ERP system were invaluable. Lawrence took the time to understand our unique needs, clearly explained each step of the process, and kept us informed throughout.

We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend Lawrence to any business seeking ERP solutions.

Coming into a second ERP system selection project in 5 years, we wanted to make sure we approached the task and the decision process optimally. Lawrence quickly identified our capabilities and needs, and then assisted us to define the selection process for our own situation. The tools and advice that he provided were well adapted and useful. His expertise allowed us to focus on the right options, perform a proper evaluation and analysis, and make our own informed decision. All around a good experience.

We would like to express our satisfaction with the work accomplished by Lawrence within our company. His expertise, professionalism, and commitment have been invaluable assets to the preparation of our ERP implementation project.

Lawrence demonstrated an excellent understanding of our needs and was able to propose innovative and effective solutions. His ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with our team greatly facilitated the progress of the project.

We particularly appreciated his availability and responsiveness to the various requests and challenges encountered.

We highly recommend Lawrence for any consulting mission and look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with him again in the future.

Lawrence supported our business with the implementation of an ERP system. As this was very new to us, he was able to sift through what we actually needed with our business and assisted with choosing the right ERP partner.

We worked with Lawrence in the context of implementing a new ERP system to support our growth. We had very specific needs, and after two years of trying to find the right solution on our own, we engaged Lawrence to help us. He did a very thorough analysis of all potential solutions, and he proposed different architectural directions we could take to satisfy our needs. His key insights allowed us to take giant steps in implementing the right solution for us.

I was lucky enough to use Lawrence's service to set up an ERP system. Lawrence was very patient with me who didn't know this type of system. He took the time to analyze our company, our services, our products, our operations and find an ERP system vendor that could satisfy our needs. Lawrence was our expert in challenging the companies offering ERP systems to ensure that their system was adequate for us. Lawrence, thank you very much for your help and we look forward to working together again!

We worked with Lawrence on several subjects. Lawrence is very familiar with the various issues facing companies. He is very analytical and quickly understood the challenges of our company. He proposed solutions adapted to our needs and offered several alternatives. He is very professional, and he listens to the customer and reacts quickly. I recommend working with Lawrence!

As our company embarked upon the RFP process for an ERP replacement project, we knew we would need assistance on this journey. Several large mainstream consulting companies were asked for a bid as well as LYA. In our review, we found that Lawrence offered an extremely comprehensive approach that was very cost effective compared to the large consulting organizations.

Lawrence delivered and provided our organization with much valued analysis, insight and real-life experience for our ERP RFP. His professional background and similar work constructing ERP RFP's with other manufacturing Small-Medium Enterprises (SME) allowed him to efficiently and effectively work with our business to define our requirements and bring together a comprehensive RFP package.

Upon receipt of the many bids, Lawrence provided detailed quantitative comparative analysis on the vendors. Lawrence acted extremely professionally and gave an unvarnished opinion when asked on the pros and cons on each proposal, but left us to clearly make that important selection on our own.

Lawrence's detailed approach and background in the SME space makes him an excellent guide and enhancement to similar organizations that recognize they do not have the depth to drive a complex ERP evaluation and RFP process.

MAS Industries is a manufacturer and distributor of automotive steering and suspension parts. The company has experienced continuous growth in the North American automotive aftermarket over the years. MAS was working with a "small" ERP system and it came to a point where we needed to upgrade to a more robust system in order to keep up with the evolving demands placed on our sales, production and service departments.

When we began our search for a new ERP system, we weren't aware of the type of systems available, what to look for, or even where to start. We spoke to other companies that have been through what we were about to begin and were advised to consult with a professional as making the wrong decision could be very costly and time consuming.

We were introduced to Lawrence Young who came highly recommended as a specialist in this field. Aside from being a really nice guy, it was clear that Lawrence knew what he was talking about.

We got together with Lawrence and determined in very high detail all of our requirements. Lawrence then approached many software vendors who he felt could fulfill our needs. We engaged with six companies and then narrowed it down to four based on functionality fit and price, and finally down to two vendors who could best satisfy our needs. The two finalists were both excellent companies, and we decided to go with the one who we felt we could best grow with over the years to come.

We are now just in the final stages of implementation, and things have gone very smoothly with no surprises-imagine that!

I would strongly recommend to anyone looking to make a system change that they consult with a professional, and I highly recommend Lawrence Young as a very experienced and capable individual that will make their system upgrade as painless and cost-efficient as possible.

Choosing the right ERP software to improve the efficiency of our company and support our continued growth was an important corporate challenge that we needed to meet successfully. We also quickly realized that we needed expert advice given the complexity of the steps involved in selecting new ERP software.

We engaged Lawrence Young to guide and advise us throughout the ERP System Selection process. His vast experience, knowledge and systematic approach were instrumental in identifying our current and future needs, and preparing a comprehensive Request for Proposal that was sent to prospective software vendors.

Lawrence quickly understood our business objectives, challenges and constraints, and immediately related to and inspired confidence amongst all of our key business process owners, no matter what their role in our company. He then performed the detailed requirements analysis phase with each of our departments in an efficient and constructive atmosphere, which was key to assuring that the chosen ERP system would meet our expectations.

Lawrence's system selection methodology, coupled with his technical and business expertise, enabled us to effectively compare the different vendor proposals we received, and objectively measure each one's competitiveness and ability to satisfy our needs.

We are grateful to have benefited from Lawrence's professionalism and guidance throughout the process of selecting new ERP software for our company, and highly recommend him to other companies who need to select new ERP software.

As a small but fast growing business, it was clear that our ERP system, business processes and SOPs had to be looked at closely to gain efficiencies. With limited internal bandwidth and resources, Lawrence turned out to be the quarterback we needed to evaluate our needs and help us navigate through the best choices.

Lawrence is very knowledgeable and understands both large systems and smaller businesses requirements and constraints. He was very effective at identifying our opportunities in upgrading our systems, both for our immediate needs and our mid-term goals. He is organized and acted as the quarterback/external leader in managing the project. He delivered us a detailed game plan and roadmap to navigate through.

After purchasing new ERP software, Seatply Products Inc. contracted Lawrence Young & Associates to review the implementation plan and identify any needs that might not have been addressed in the software and the licensing agreement.

Lawrence's involvement and expertise helped us implement ERP software that satisfies our specific needs, and made the implementation much easier for all of us at SEATPLY.

We recommend the services of Lawrence Young and Associates to any company that plans to select or implement a new ERP system. It's an expenditure that saved us time and money.

In 2010 Datamark Systems Inc. contracted Lawrence Young and Associates to assist in the preparation of a Request for Proposal for new ERP software to support all of our sales offices and manufacturing plants across Canada.

Lawrence worked closely with our staff during the needs analysis to determine our requirements and prepare a detailed RFP which was sent out to more than 10 prospective vendors. After five half-day demos and three full day demos we are close to choosing the vendor who can satisfy our needs in the most cost-effective manner.

Lawrence's experience and knowledge was invaluable throughout the selection process. So much so, that we have decided to extend Lawrence's mandate to assist us throughout the implementation phase of the new ERP system.

That being said, we would without a doubt recommend Lawrence Young & Associates to any company looking to effectively manage the sizable risk of selecting new ERP software.

For several years, our current ERP system did not satisfy our needs, and we therefore decided that it was time to replace it. Accordingly, we engaged Lawrence to help us throughout the ERP System Selection project.

From the outset we were able to appreciate Lawrence's expertise and competence. Passionate and dedicated, he quickly understood our business model and processes as well as the challenges we were facing, and he was able to win the confidence of all members of our team through his approach and professionalism.

Lawrence's involvement allowed us to use a structured and thorough approach to make the right choice, all the while respecting the pace and values of our company. Lawrence has demonstrated that his reputation for excellence is real and well founded.

We are very pleased that Lawrence has agreed to participate in a second mandate with us for the implementation of our new ERP system.

As a part of our Lean Manufacturing Program, we mandated Lawrence to conduct a review of our existing ERP system with the objective of identifying it's suitability for the future in the context of the Company's business plan.

As a manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic custom-designed cylinders and control systems we needed to work with a consultant that understands the complexities of our engineering, manufacturing and administrative processes.

I was impressed with the depth and thoroughness of Lawrence's report and his quick grasp of the root causes of both our software and process-related problems. The thoroughness of the report produced by Lawrence by far exceeded my expectations, and the resulting recommendations will form the basis for our next-generation software upgrade.

Lawrence did exactly what we wanted to have done. We needed someone else to sort through all the systems, and find out which were the best for us. Though we knew the top three, through the work of Lawrence we decided to select a different system at a much lower cost than one of the top three. Some of us had some experience dealing with evaluating systems but we were too busy to focus, so Lawrence took that "bull by the horns" and ran with it. He took a very disciplined approach to the process and handled all the required legwork. Because of his background, he would ask the penetrating questions and keep the vendors in line and sharp. The way he ran the process, pencils were sharpened sufficiently to offset the cost of his fees, so it didn't really cost us anything, in my opinion.

As with most mid-size companies, we did not have the required IT expertise internally to navigate through the ERP selection process. The combination of Lawrence’s experience, knowledge and persistence of keeping the project on schedule resulted in our having a very successful implementation. Lawrence provided us with senior leadership, was able to quickly understand the dynamics of our business and provided an objective view of our business processes to ensure that we kept the scope in-line with our requirements. When approaching any project, the key is to have the right people on the team who can both create and implement a proper plan of action. Lawrence is definitely someone you want on your team!

As a rapidly growing company with increased work volume and limited resources, Newtrax needed to replace multiple software applications with a complete ERP system to connect all of its business departments, and to offer the required support to its continuously evolving business needs.

To ensure that the most adequate ERP system would be chosen, Newtrax teamed up with Lawrence Young to help navigate through the selection process in a structured and professional manner.

We were very pleased by Lawrence’s extensive knowledge, flexibility and availability whenever required. We can say with confidence that following Lawrence’s rigorous process and structured approach has guaranteed there were no questions unanswered, and that the ERP system we selected is the best fit for our current and future requirements.

In 2018, Jack Victor Limited contacted Lawrence Young to assist us in procuring a new comprehensive ERP system that would allow us to adapt and prosper in the ever-changing marketplace. The choice of Lawrence was an easy decision based on our previous working relationship 20 years ago.

Under Lawrence’s guidance, we moved efficiently through the entire system selection process. The process started with an ERP System Software Diagnostic Report to determine our requirements and best-practice alternatives. He met with individuals at all management levels and asked the right questions to get needed responses.

Next, he led us through the ERP System Improvement meetings to prioritize our software and related business process requirements. Lawrence assisted us in preparing the initial Demo Script that we sent to prospective ERP system suppliers.

When we received the supplier proposals, he thoroughly evaluated them and assisted us in preparing the detailed Proof of Concept Demo Script for selected suppliers. Lawrence’s experience was invaluable in assisting us with the evaluation of each of the Supplier Final Demos and calculating the ROI for each proposal.

Lawrence was always very flexible in his availability and time scheduling. It was a pleasure working with him! We would definitely recommend him to anyone that is considering selecting and implementing an ERP system.

In 2023, Accent Labels Inc. had decided that we needed to replace our ERP systems to meet the complex needs of our business. Lawrence Young was engaged to guide us through the RFP process we were embarking on to find the best fit solution to fulfill our requirements. Lawrence brought extensive experience in the ERP solutions market. He assisted us in identifying the initial list of solutions providers that we would invite to participate in our RFP process. He also guided us through the RFP process based on experience he had accumulated with many organizations over many years.

In the initial weeks, Lawrence organized meetings with our stakeholders to document our requirements. The work product from these meetings was consolidated with additional requirements from management and IT to form the requirements list that was the core of the RFPs sent to the solution providers. Lawrence managed the responses and scored them, allowing us to more easily compare and contrast the different solutions providers’ submissions.

Lawrence’s process allowed us to leverage his accumulated expertise while still tailored to the uniqueness of our business and our distinct processes. He both advised and listened. It was a truly collaborative effort.

We hired Lawrence as a consultant to assist us with our Zoho One project. I've had the pleasure of working with Lawrence for over 15 years, including during my tenure as Consulting Manager at the Business Development Bank of Canada, where we collaborated on several ERP system selection projects and consulting initiatives for my clients.

In our recent collaboration, Lawrence demonstrated his extensive knowledge of business processes, strategies, and needs. His ability delve into the specifics of our organization helped us gain a clearer understanding of our requirements. Lawrence delivered a comprehensive analysis and high-level overview of our business processes, which has been instrumental in helping us understand the potential of an ERP system like Zoho One. This work has provided valuable insights, particularly in areas where smaller businesses often face challenges.

Overall, I am very pleased with Lawrence's contributions and expertise. His work has laid a strong foundation for the next steps in our ERP integration journey.

As a result of continued and rapid growth since our founding in 1999, our partners concluded in 2013 that we needed to replace our administrative systems with a fully integrated ERP system and reengineered business processes. We also realized that although MATRICIS is a technology company, we did not have the necessary expertise internally to assure that we would select the right software from the right vendor at the right price.

Therefore, we engaged the services of Lawrence Young to assist us throughout the ERP system selection project. The first step of Lawrence's mandate was to meet with all of our key people to review our existing software and business processes, and determine our needs going forward. Lawrence then documented the deficiencies in our present environment together with our current and future requirements in a detailed Request for Proposal that was sent to a number of qualified software vendors that Lawrence and we identified.

Lawrence helped us objectively evaluate and compare the proposals we received from the vendors, and then assisted us in identifying which vendors were worthy of further consideration. He also guided us in creating a vendor demonstration agenda and script so that the shortlisted vendors could be further evaluated on a level playing field. Following the demos, Lawrence's valued expertise was again called upon to help us select the chosen vendor and negotiate a mutually fair agreement for software licenses, professional services and annual maintenance.

Involving Lawrence in our system selection project turned out to be an excellent and cost-justified decision on our part, one that will save us money and avoid costly and stressful surprises for many years to come. Thank you, Lawrence, for your professionalism and dedication to our project!

In 2011, Lawrence Young was introduced to me by our contact at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). His mandate was to assess our information technology platform and operations, and help us develop a plan aimed at optimizing its function to satisfy the specific requirements of our business. This was a very challenging task hindered by the low availability of our staff to participate in meetings and interviews, and the complexity of our IT operations which involves data management, process monitoring, quality assurance, bio statistical analysis and document control. Furthermore, our IT platform serves two distinct and very different types of users—our staff and our clients. Of course, resistance to change and skepticism were not negligible obstacles to Lawrence's mandate.

Despite these difficulties, Lawrence was able to overcome all of the problems he encountered, and delivered a comprehensive report describing the current state, reflecting on the critical deficiencies, presenting a thorough risk assessment and developing a prioritized corrective action plan. In his work, Lawrence demonstrated great insight and a remarkable ability to understand the unique challenges of our business. As a consultant, he was patient and sensitive to the confidentiality of the information he gathered, and he remained objective in all aspects of his mandate. In addition, it was clear that he genuinely cared about the outcome of his work, and was sincerely dedicated to helping us improve our operations. Last but not least, Lawrence was always direct and honest to a fault. He presented problems, solutions and risks in a clear, direct and unambiguous manner without sparing any of the relevant details.

In short, Lawrence is not one of those consultants that tell you what you want to hear. From Lawrence you will get the truth as he sees it, and it is your choice how to react to it. I consider myself fortunate to have met Lawrence. He brought value to our business, and I would engage him again without a single hesitation.

When ASICC-MED's management team recognized that changes to our internal systems and business processes were crucial to gain a competitive edge in our industry, we established the need to replace our four stand-alone internal operating systems with a single, fully integrated ERP system. We also understood early on in the project that in order to be successful, we required the assistance and guidance of an accredited, experienced and independent professional consultant.

We therefore embarked on a search for a consultant that understood the technology landscape and its countless players, had a proven record of accomplishment, and could lead us through the maze of data and information that we had assembled thus far on our own. And most importantly, we were looking for a consultant that could help us select an ERP system that could satisfy our future needs, given the expected changes and growth in each of ASICC-MED's operating divisions.

After an extensive search that included countless considerations and evaluations of credentials and references of numerous consultants, ASICC-MED elected to engage the services of Lawrence Young. This pivotal decision has been THE turning point of a well-defined and smooth transition towards the best-fit choice of an ERP system for our company.

Lawrence led us step-by-step through the ERP system selection project, which included evaluating our detailed requirements, reengineering our current business processes, generating the Request for Proposal that was sent to numerous qualified prospective software vendors, and creating the vendor demonstration script. He also played an instrumental role in finalizing an agreement with the chosen vendor by helping us make sense of the small print in the vendor's agreement. As well, his vast experience was invaluable in promoting the best understanding between the parties, and avoiding potential conflict during the implementation phase.

Without question, joining forces with Lawrence saved ASICC-MED an immense amount of precious time by documenting our needs in a language understood by the specialized software vendors. In addition, thanks to Lawrence's methodology and guidance, we were able to focus our efforts on making an informed decision, based on measurable best-fit and cost criteria, which will have a profoundly positive impact on our company's operations over the next five years, and beyond.

Our experience with Lawrence has exposed us to an entirely new aspect of leadership and clairvoyance in working with consultants. He has supported us through an intricate and complex process, and always exhibited a great deal of expertise and flexibility when called upon for his professional opinion.

We also must commend Lawrence for his ability and desire to embrace ASICC-MED's unique business model. Throughout the project, he always deployed all of the means at his disposal, and invested all of the time and energy required, to gain our satisfaction by learning and adapting to our unique business needs and requirements.

Priority Fire Equipment Inc. is extremely happy and thankful for the service provided by Lawrence Young & Associates Inc. Lawrence is a particularly dedicated individual who showcases constant professionalism and efficiency in everything he takes on.

The service from beginning to end has been exemplary and on a professional, knowledgeable, yet friendly level that far exceeds any other technology consultants we have dealt with. Not only did he complete the work that was asked of him, but did so always exceeding our expectations and timeline. He was able to communicate effectively with every single person in our team and help them understand the proper structure and best-business processes for the company.

Lawrence was very quick in picking up our needs and simplifying the complex. He is quick but effective. His availability and quick responsiveness make him a pleasure to work with. He takes the time necessary to understand the issues and communicated with us throughout in order to get all clarifications and expectations met. The Request for Proposal he generated, which was sent to prospective software vendors, did not only meet our requirements but surpassed them.

Lawrence truly invests in his work and his business relationships. Priority Fire Equipment will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone — Lawrence consistently delivers a high quality service!

Thank you Lawrence for all your help and dedication!

During the process of modernizing and upgrading our company’s software, we were introduced to Lawrence Young. We were a little skeptical at first on how exactly he could help with this project, since we had been through the process years prior and the transition had gone rather smoothly.

However, once we recognized that this transition was going to be on a much larger scale then our previous one, we brought Lawrence in to give us an independent, objective and expert analysis of the situation. Lawrence took off with the know-how and understanding of an industry we had very little knowledge of.

Our company’s priorities, customer requirements and system processes were analyzed by Lawrence to get a feel for what our employees were going through and what our customers required on a day-to-day basis prior to us making the final decision on a software package. During that period we continued to focus and allocate 100% of our time to managing the business and its growth, with Lawrence focusing in on the software that best suited us.

Professionalism and effectiveness, I believe, are the words that best describe Lawrence Young.

My experience working with Lawrence was very positive. This was the first time I had worked with an IT consultant retained directly by our company rather than a vendor, and it was a very different experience. I am happy with the work that was done, and would not hesitate to retain Lawrence in an advisory capacity as we move forward with this project to review our business needs analysis to make sure we are not omitting any key components and to provide advice during the configuration and implementation phases. Lawrence provides value for money, is easy to work with and very down-to-earth. He quickly established a very good working relationship with our Steering Committee and developed a reputation as being an honest and positive broker for our firm.

Lawrence was very helpful and knowledgeable. He spent significant time on site with us and brought experience we didn't have in house. He had specific expertise in "grilling" the vendors and ensuring we received appropriate documents, seeing the process through, clarifying information and making sure proposed vendors were providing what was needed to make our decision. We have a fairly small head office, and so we needed someone with his background, someone who had been through the process before. It was a useful expenditure.

Our company used Lawrence on several occasions and was more than pleased with the results. Lawrence is always the professional and an effective communicator both oral and written. He quickly penetrated the issues and his work and recommendations remain in effect long after he has completed his mandate. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

After using the same CRM in conjunction with several other programs for 30 years we made the decision to move to a single platform. With no experience or knowledge with what was really in the marketplace we hired Lawrence for his expertise to guide us through the process.

Throughout the process, Lawrence was patient, able to see the priorities and in the end help us navigate and narrow the choices. With his guidance, we chose a new CRM and Lawrence was there every step of the way to ensure that contracts were fair and that we were protected.

Lawrence is always patient, kind, professional and is an effective communicator. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Lawrence started advising our accounting team in the middle of our selection process for new accounting & ERP software.

This was important for us since it would effectively bind us for 5 years+ with the selected software. We had a big decision to make and no internal experience or expertise in this matter. When we engaged Lawrence, we had already completed the basic blueprint and vendor interviews, and had received proposals. We perceived that the software sales teams were often biased, and it was hard for us to decipher what was the best software for our business.

Lawrence was able to pick up the pace without restarting from the beginning and slowing us down. He rapidly understood our critical and secondary needs. He challenged our thinking process, decision criteria and other key considerations. He made sure that we asked additional questions so that we were analyzing proposals on an ‘apples to apples’ basis. He was able to provide many good negotiation points. He also flagged risks to keep track of during the implementation phase and throughout the life of the contract.

When IEC embarked on choosing an ERP ("Enterprise Resource Planning") system in 2012, we knew that the selection process would not be an easy path to travel. It can be time consuming, difficult to identify and match all of the requirements to vendor proposals, and then manage change throughout the company. We had heard so many times from our customers and friends in business that they wished they had anticipated how difficult it was to select the right ERP system that could work with their business processes and help move their businesses forward.

The factors that make this process difficult are:

• in today's environment organizations run lean in terms of resources, so finding resources that can help a business see the selection process through to conclusion can be very challenging
• trying to complete a disciplined, impartial review of vendors responses to a business's Request for Proposal ("RFP") is not for the faint of heart

For all the reasons above, IEC chose to search for a consultant that had experience in ERP systems, had a disciplined approach to mapping out business processes and preparing an RFP, and was able to objectively evaluate and measure vendor responses to the RFP.

IEC found these capabilities in the disciplined process that Lawrence Young uses. There is no doubt in my mind that without this approach and Lawrence's honest and impartial feedback, IEC would not be implementing an ERP at this time, but instead would still be mapping out our processes and searching for the right system from the right vendor.

IEC thanks Lawrence for all his diligence, sage advice and help in bringing our search to an effective and expedient conclusion.

Our firm contracted with Lawrence Young for IT consulting services when we decided it was time to upgrade our computer systems and implement a new ERP system.

Although my team was somewhat nervous and reluctant to proceed quickly, we turned to Lawrence for assistance. Lawrence not only provided invaluable insight into where my company was positioned within the IT world, but also was very easy to work with. He was very understanding and easy to approach, and communicated to my employees on their level not his, which in turn kept my staff focused and confident that a new system was what operations required to grow our business.

Working closely with our staff during the needs analysis phase, Lawrence was able to determine our functional requirements and recommend improvements to our business processes. Lawrence's experience and knowledge were invaluable to us over this entire process, and we did not receive one negative report to management throughout his entire process.

It became very obvious early within our consultation that Lawrence Young and his team were a great investment and money well spent. It was a pleasure to work with Lawrence and I would certainly look to hire Lawrence Young anytime we require assistance in the future.

In 2012, Keystone Contractors & Builders was struggling to keep up with the disparate in house, SaaS and manual processes and procedures we were using for financial, administration, HR and project management. After assessing our in-house expertise, it was decided to use the services of a qualified professional and proceed with a complete Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) diagnostic.

After careful consideration and recommendation, Lawrence Young stepped into the fray to assist, guide, and perform this diagnostic. The audit itself required considerable interaction between Lawrence and numerous members of our staff. It became quickly apparent that Lawrence's dedication to professionalism, persistence and patience would win the day for us and provide the kind of diagnostic we required.

The final ICT Diagnostic report, which consisted of a complete profile of our company including current business practices, web site analysis, technological hardware, software, SaaS solutions, etc. complete with recommended actions, proposed action plans, and a well-documented road map, was simply outstanding. The attention to detail, coupled with professionalism and a true interest in us as people-not just clients-assured us that Lawrence indeed did perform above our expectations.

We have since followed Lawrence's recommended road map and have implemented a number of his recommendations with great success. The peace of mind we have knowing that the decisions we are currently making to roll out additional upgrades to our ICT platform, is based on the years of experience and dedication that Lawrence brought to the table.

Lawrence comes highly recommended, and it has been our pleasure to solicit, obtain and implement his professional expertise.

We contacted Lawrence to help us evaluate and source a new ERP system to replace our legacy back office, POS, manufacturing and accounting systems, when, after several years of rapid growth, we needed to move to the next level.

As you can imagine the task seemed daunting, but Lawrence's calm demeanor and professionalism put the organization's mind at ease. He quietly spoke to people on their level and explained what we were doing in terms they could understand and feel comfortable with.

As we progressed from requirements documentation to the RFP, Lawrence's invaluable insight and experience helped us better define our priorities and narrow our search; saving us both time and money.

As the RFP responses came in, Lawrence was also very helpful in helping us sift through the varied responses. He helped us evaluate each of the alternatives from both a cost and functionality perspective and he was able to quantify those differences and explain the nuances of each of those proposals to us.

He then helped structure the demos and his participation in those demos helped clarify what we were being told.

Without his help, we certainly would never have found as good of a system as we did, and his experience and contacts in the industry absolutely helped us during the contract negotiation phase to acquire that system at a very competitive cost.

Needless to say, we wholeheartedly recommend the services of Lawrence Young and Associates to any company that plans to select or implement a new ERP system.

Lawrence Young was retained by us to perform a forensic analysis of custom software equipped computers. After two previous "experts" were unable to handle the task, Lawrence came in and did a superb job technically, and then backed it up with a stellar performance on the witness stand.

Lawrence is intelligent, articulate, and unshakeable in his testimony. I was very pleased with his performance and I am sure you will be too if you give him the opportunity.

One of our clients engaged us for ERP system litigation to be initiated against one of the software industry leaders and administered by Mexican courts. Given that we felt that having a strong technical opinion supporting our legal arguments was key to the trial, we hired Lawrence to act as an Expert Witness for this mandate.

Since the beginning of his mandate, Lawrence demonstrated to be both efficient and flexible, as he had to deal with a huge volume of documents and testimonials in Spanish. He was always very committed to the tasks we assigned to him, and he even came to Mexico in order to get a clear and complete picture of the situation.

Lawrence's involvement in this matter even helped us find important facts and data that had remained unknown, even for the IT department of our client. Moreover, Lawrence proved to be very skillful and to have deep ERP system litigation knowledge, and he drafted an integral and thorough Expert Witness Report that will play a crucial part in the litigation.

We recommend Lawrence to any enterprise or law firm that is involved with ERP system litigation, as he will provide you with the technical input that may be instrumental to winning your trial. Lawrence is definitely someone you want on your side!

We retained Lawrence as an expert in litigation about the selection and implementation of an ERP system. For the issues relating to the selection of the system, Lawrence was very knowledgeable about the various products that were available to the purchasing company, and about the suitability of the product that was selected. Lawrence had an equally deep expertise in the relevant practices and standards for implementing similar systems.

Lawrence analyzed a significant volume of material. He conducted a series of sessions with us in which he explained the technology and the implementation process in a clear step-by-step analysis. Lawrence is very good at explaining technology in language that is thorough but understandable to the non-expert. In our case, Lawrence identified critical issues (pro and con), described additional information we should obtain, and gave concrete advice about how to discuss topics when questioning witnesses and submitting arguments.

He was efficient and very cost-effective—and patient in working through these matters. We were very impressed with his knowledge and professionalism.

Mr. Young provided support to us on a large commercial litigation involving some ERP software matters.

In addition to his professional and approachable demeanour, Mr. Young proved to be an invaluable asset in demystifying the complexities of the technical aspects, as well as adding value to the big picture direction of the file.

He also helped greatly in explaining the issues to the parties and the court in a manner which permitted efficient and effective progress in the file.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Young as a consummate professional in his field.