Where Is ERP Headed (Or Better, Where Should It Be Headed)?
Part 2: Product Architecture and Web-Basing
P.J. Jakovljevic - April 20, 2001

Executive Summary

A typical ERP system now offers broad functional coverage nearing the best-of-breed capabilities; vertical industry extensions; a robust technical architecture; training, documentation, implementation and process design tools; product enhancements; global support and an extensive list of software, services and technology partners. While it is not a system-in-a-box yet, the gap between its desired and actual features is becoming smaller every day...