Are you considering modernizing your ERP in 2025?

As your business scales, the need for more advanced financial management, centralized data, or greater operational oversight often becomes clear. Whether you’re in manufacturing, managing multiple locations, collaborating with diverse suppliers and partners, or seeking real-time business insights, the right ERP solution can provide a unified view of your operations. The need for modernizing your ERP becomes undeniable as your organization grows.

However, the process of selecting and implementing a new ERP system is not always straightforward. Since ERP touches virtually every area of a business, the process can feel daunting. This is especially true considering the historical perception of ERP systems as costly, on-premise software that is difficult to deploy.

How to Choose the Right Modern ERP System for Your Business

How do you narrow down and select the ERP solution that best fits your requirements?

Unlike many other software types, selecting an ERP system isn’t just about comparing features. Major ERP vendors generally offer systems that cover all essential functions. The real focus should be on how easy the system is to implement and use, how adaptable it is to your core business needs and the type of support and pricing model available from the vendor’s community. As you consider taking on a modern ERP solution, there are future-proof solutions out there. Essentially, these are cloud ERP solutions that grow as your business grows.

Here are some key factors to consider when modernizing and evaluating ERP solutions:

What’s Included in the Base Package?

To avoid unexpected costs, it’s important to understand what’s included in the ERP solution from the start. While some vendors offer comprehensive solutions, others may advertise features that require additional modules or add-ons—costs that can quickly escalate. Look for an ERP system that delivers a fully integrated solution with all essential features under one contract, without any hidden costs or upselling.

What’s the True Long-Term Cost?

ERP systems are long-term investments for your business, so promotional discounts shouldn’t be the primary factor in your decision. While introductory discounts may seem attractive, they often signal a focus on short-term sales goals, which may not align with the long-term partnership your business needs. Deep discounts can sometimes be a warning sign that the vendor is more focused on closing a sale than on providing ongoing support throughout the life of the system.

Is the Software Scalable for Future Growth?

It’s crucial to choose an ERP system that can handle your current business needs while also adapting to future growth without becoming overly complicated. The ideal ERP solution should allow you to activate additional features as needed, enabling your business to expand seamlessly. Ensure the system offers a clear and straightforward upgrade path so that as your business evolves, the software can scale accordingly. For instance, SAP’s Business ByDesign and SAP S/4HANA Cloud are designed for growing businesses, offering flexible solutions that evolve alongside the organization.

How Customizable and Integratable Is the System?

Every business operates differently, so it’s important to choose an ERP system that not only comes with essential, standardized processes but also allows you to tailor workflows to suit your unique needs. Additionally, because your ERP will serve as the central hub for your business, it should be able to integrate easily with other software and cloud services in real-time, ensuring smooth data flow across all systems. For instance, SAP has developed the Business Technology Platform that enables more innovations and fewer limitations across SAP’s ERP solutions.

What Does the Support and User Community Look Like?

It’s important to choose an ERP solution backed by a large, established user base and a strong support ecosystem. Look for vendors with a proven track record and a broad range of businesses—both within your industry and outside of it—using their software. The success of your ERP implementation will depend heavily on the ongoing partnership with the vendor, so a large, active user community and a network of implementation partners, consultants, and support services are essential to ensure that help is available whenever you need it.

Selecting the Right Vendor for Your Business

Finally, choosing the right implementation partner is just as critical as selecting the ERP vendor itself.

This third-party expert will collaborate with you to align the ERP system with your business requirements, ensuring it’s configured properly for your specific needs. They’ll also oversee a smooth, hassle-free rollout of the solution. Beyond the initial launch, the implementation partner will remain a valuable resource, offering ongoing support and guidance as your business expands and you encounter new questions or challenges with your business and/or the system.

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