Small and midsize manufacturers are increasing IT investment because they don’t have the IT architecture needed to compete in a demand-driven world. For many, this means going back to the basics: an ERP system that standardizes business processes, extends the company’s reach, and reduces overhead.
In a 2005 study of more than 550 companies’ ERP investment plans, only 27 percent of small companies “those with fewer than 500 employees” currently …more… (requires registration)
