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The 8 Ways Outdated ERP Damages Your Business

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Topics:: Business Software > ERP; Technology

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Abstract:: When was the last time you upgraded your ERP system? Not just patched, fixed or tinkered with it- but implements a substantive upgrade that enabled real business innovation, generated excitement and unleashed a wave of ideas and productivity from your users? You know - the same kinds of enthusiasm that greets web apps like Google+, FourSquare, Groupon or the latest iPhone app?

If you're like your peersthen the answer is "not in recent memory." In fact, according to Forrester, "approximately half of ERP customers are currently on releases that are two versions behind the current release, which may be four years old or more." In today's fast-moving environment, that may as well be in the Stone Age. More than likely, your ERP was designed in an era where fax machines were still relevant, channels were slowly grown over time, and going global meant owning expensive global infrastructure to support growth.

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Released: November 01, 2011

Length: 12 pages

Format: PDF (1938 kb)

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