How the Manufacturing ERP Landscape is Changing — And What to do About It

Manufacturing ERP systems are at a tipping point as legacy platforms struggle to support today’s volatile supply chains, workforce shortages, and rising compliance demands. Built for transactional record-keeping rather than real-time execution, older ERP environments create operational blind spots that erode margins, delay decisions, and increase risk. 

This white paper, by Robert Kramer and Moor Insights and Strategy, examines the macroeconomic, regulatory, and technological forces reshaping the manufacturing ERP landscape and explains why incremental, execution-focused modernization has become essential. 

It also outlines how manufacturing-first ERP architectures that integrate real-time data, AI-driven intelligence, and connected workforce capabilities can help manufacturers transition from reactive operations to proactive, resilient performance without disrupting production.