Top 5 ERP Insights from 2025

As 2026 approaches, we’ve taken a look back at the ERP topics that mattered most to organizations this year. From system upgrades to change management, we highlighted insights that can help companies get the most out of their ERP investments.  

Here are our top ERP insights from 2025: 

ERP INSIGHTS FROM 2025 

Organizational Change Management (OCM) for an ERP Transformation 

Organizations undertaking an ERP initiative often encounter several obstacles, from critical systems and process disruptions to cultural resistance and executive buy-in challenges. These hurdles underscore the critical need for a robust SAP change management plan, as in large ERP transformations, employee jobs, job descriptions, and role responsibilities often are impacted.   

We explore some key principles to consider when prioritizing OCM for an ERP business transformation in this post. 

Dive deeper into OCM for an ERP transformation >>> 

Myth vs. Reality: How ERP Misconceptions Can Kill ROI 

ERP systems have evolved dramatically over the past decade, and today’s options are faster, smarter, more flexible, and better suited for businesses of all sizes. Yet, despite these advances, outdated perceptions persist, and they can directly erode the ROI that ERP promises.  

In this eBook, we debunk the most common ERP myths by revealing the modern realities and explaining why clinging to misconceptions can cost your business significant value. 

Continue reading about ERP misconceptions >>> 

Building a Strong Foundation for Growth with Centralized Cloud ERP 

The world’s largest jewelry brand faced the challenge of scaling operations while maintaining a seamless customer experience. Its rapid global growth demanded simplified, standardized processes, and a move away from complex custom code and integrations. Read how the company launched a clean core strategy and accelerated its journey to a centralized cloud ERP to address these challenges in this case study. 

Uncover more insights on centralized cloud ERP >>> 

Accelerating Growth with SAP ERP Software for Small Businesses 

Managing a small business is not as “small” a task as it might seem, and without the right tools and technologies, it can feel nearly impossible for one team to juggle it all. Regardless of the size of your business, investing in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can make or break your profit in the long run— especially as your business begins to scale up operations. In this piece, we explore SAP ERP software for small businesses across industries to consider. 

Get additional insights on SAP ERP software for small businesses >>> 

Comparing SAP Cloud ERP vs. SAP Cloud ERP Private 

SAP Business Suite is a suite of solutions encompassing SAP’s entire cloud portfolio that runs on S/4HANA, SAP’s cloud-based ERP. Under SAP Business Suite, SAP offers two ERP options: SAP Cloud ERP and SAP Cloud ERP Private. SAP Cloud ERP refers to S/4HANA’s Public Cloud capabilities, while SAP Cloud ERP Private refers to S/4HANA’s Private Cloud capabilities. While both systems can run SAP’s solutions, there are advantages and disadvantages to each. We compare the two for your consideration in this article. 

Take a closer look at SAP Cloud ERP vs. SAP Cloud ERP Private >>> 

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