Perception: A good LMS will be expensive, and we can't afford it.
Some well-known LMS options are indeed expensive, with price tags that can quickly add up to $1 million with implementation and support costs—and extraordinary functionality that can make them worth every penny.
But the current market also includes numerous lower-priced LMS offerings, many of which provide all the horsepower most facilities need, especially in the years immediately following implementation. Mid-range systems cost less than six figures per facility, and work exceedingly well.
Don't assume your company can't participate in an LMS initiative just because it is not prepared to fund a top-tier system. It may be possible to achieve most of your objectives for a fraction of the price. And you can always upgrade later.