Choosing the right ERP package is not easy. The selection process starts with an
identification of system scope, business objectives and business processes. Some ERP
packages provide better solutions in certain functional areas. For example, SAP began as
manufacturing software and still excels along that dimension. Moreover, different ERP
vendors have experience in different industries, and offer solutions that are geared to
those industries. Figure 5 summarizes the recommendations of Benchmarking Partners’
consultants on industries that are well-served by the different ERP packages.