ERP and the Small Business

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is the transactional and operational backbone of a business. As such, the data and capabilities contained within ERP can be used to promote visibility, collaboration, and efficiency; making it essential in the large enterprise. But ERP is not only for the large organization. Smaller organizations can also utilize ERP to scale their business, differentiate themselves from the pack, and compete on a grander stage. Eighty-two percent (82%) of organizations with under $50 million in annual revenue responding to Aberdeen's 2012 ERP Benchmark survey indicated that their organization uses ERP. This report will illustrate the reasons that these organizations have implemented an ERP solution, the capabilities that the Best-in-Class are utilizing to differentiate themselves, as well as the direct benefits that small businesses could potential garner as a result of their ERP solutions.

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