Information Integration Pays Back

Sounds nice in theory, but what are ERP’s real benefits? Do these benefits justify the costs? Also, do the companies that use the systems’ full potential gain greater business success?

These questions are explored in a white paper titled, “ERP in the Packaging Industry—What is ERP’s business impact and are all ERP users equal?” by marketing research company, Vanson Bourne. The Bourne organization sampled nearly 200 packaging organizations throughout Europe and North America, of which nearly three-quarters had an ERP system for their day-to-day management. They examined:

• Affects from having or not having an ERP system;
• Benefits of companies with ERP systems versus companies that don’t have ERP systems;
• How the user’s skill level and acceptance affected a company’s return on investment and benefits.

ERP: Impact on profitability and efficiency