If you're interested in the benefits of ERP, or if you have to justify the purchase of an ERP system, today's second feature article will come in handy. It looks at the complete list of quantifiable ERP benefits, including reductions in inventory, labor, and material costs; and improved accounting controls, customer service, and sales.

Calculating the value of a technology investment only makes sense if your ROI calculations are quantified—and if they fall directly within the context of your organization's business objectives and priorities. Otherwise, as today's feature white paper shows, the "benefits" of a technology investment may be far more imaginary than real.