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Characteristically lacking inventory-focused operations, ERP systems designed for service-oriented industries require unique features and architecture. Unlike product-focused sectors, which heavily utilize inventory costing layers and MRP strategies, service-oriented industries showcase even greater operational variety. In certain instances, ERP functions might be limited to managing corporate financial ledgers, with operational tasks handled by custom software solutions. This diverse industry segment encompasses non-profit organizations and the public sector and extends to construction, real estate, mining, utilities, energy, consulting, and financial services, among others.

In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 ERP systems for service-centric industries in 2024. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of service-centric ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each service-centric ERP systems.

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While Anaplan may have coined the term "Connected Planning," many businesses still grapple with identifying the appropriate interconnected elements. Supply Chain suites opt for a unique strategy, integrating planning with network and retail-focused execution components like WMS, TMS, and OMS. ERP suites, conversely, take a different route, encompassing FP&A alongside S&OP capabilities. Despite dedicated planning platforms addressing specific planning functions, they often lack comprehensive coverage of essential aspects, leading to data silos that hinder end-to-end planning traceability unless all planning data resides in a single system. Thus, the question arises: Where do Anaplan's capabilities stand, and how do they measure up against other planning suites?

In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of Anaplan’s capabilities. We covered many grounds, including where Anaplan might be a fit in the enterprise architecture and where it might be overused. Finally, they analyze many data points to help understand Anaplan's core strengths and weaknesses.

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In contrast to service-oriented industries, product-focused sectors prioritize inventory management over human resources and employee satisfaction. This difference calls for specialized ERP systems tailored to their needs. Manufacturers, distributors, and all players in the production cycle prioritize their products as the key distinguishing factor. Service-oriented firms that offer consultancy to these product-centric entities represent the minority in this scenario.

In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 ERP systems for product-centric industries in 2024. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of product-centric ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each product-centric ERP systems.

For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.