--- title: "Choosing an SI Partner: An eBook by Craig Salvalaggio" description: Following a documented process when selecting a factory automation system integrator partner will help you ensure project success. image: https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hubfs/SI%20selection%20eBook.png --- [![AMT](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/AMT_June2022/images/Amt-Logo.svg "AMT")](https://appliedmfg.com) - [End of Line Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/) - [Palletizing](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/palletizing/) - [Case Sortation](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/case-sortation/) - [Advanced Material Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/) - [Robotic Machine Tending](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robotic-machine-tending/) - [Thermoform Product Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/thermoform-product-handling/) - [Robot Transfer Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robot-transfer-solutions/) - 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This eBook will provide you with the following information:![AMT Craig Salvalaggio choosing SI partner eBook](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AMT%20Craig%20Salvalaggio%20Choosing%20an%20SI%20eBook-2.png?width=300&height=375&name=AMT%20Craig%20Salvalaggio%20Choosing%20an%20SI%20eBook-2.png)   **Download the eBook now:** **[![Download SI Selection Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5830805/fb30aaf3-7d34-420d-96f8-7f20b4141628.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5830805/fb30aaf3-7d34-420d-96f8-7f20b4141628)**     ## **The End User's System Integrator Selection Process: A Comprehensive How-To Guide to Selecting the Right System Integrator** **Table of Contents** *Disruptive Innovation* *The End User – What’s Your Philosophy?![AMT eBook choosing SI partner eBook by Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AMT_infographic-1.png?width=300&name=AMT_infographic-1.png)* **Defining the Relationship – the Partner-Vendor Continuum** **Levels of Automation Maturity** **Preparing Your Organization** *The End User – What’s Your Strategy?* Self-Integrate vs. Outside Integrator? Process for System Integrator Selection Program Leadership *The System Integrator – Where Does the Value Lie?* **Is Systems Integration a Commodity?** **Benefits of using a System Integrator![levels of automation maturity choosing SI partner Craig Salvalaggio AMT](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/levels%20of%20automation%20maturity.png?width=300&name=levels%20of%20automation%20maturity.png)** Earning Industry Credentials and RIA Certification Why Risk Assessments? *The Match – Selection Process* Selecting an Integrator – Criteria for Success Best Practices for End Users ![AMT eBook choosing SI partner eBook by Craig Salvalaggio 2 page spread](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eBook%202%20page%20spread.png?width=500&name=eBook%202%20page%20spread.png) Download the eBook now: [![Download SI Selection Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5830805/fb30aaf3-7d34-420d-96f8-7f20b4141628.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5830805/fb30aaf3-7d34-420d-96f8-7f20b4141628) Tags: [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees), [System Integration](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/system-integration), [eBook](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/ebook) [Back to Blog](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## Related Articles ## [Craig Salvalaggio Talks IoT Strategy with End-to-End IoT Provider](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/iot-strategy-podcast) MT’s Chief Operating Officer Craig Salvalaggio was interviewed by Ryan Prosser, President and CEO... 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