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Modern technologies in ERP

ERP systems already integrate almost all company functions. In view of the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0, this will become even more important. Approaches like artificial intelligence or blockchain are increasingly finding their way into the ERP world. These developments should be taken into account in this year’s competition. Providers who have implemented new architectures or modern technologies in their system can apply in this category.

ERP in production

Vendors who have a specialized system for manufacturing can apply in this category. Depending on the focus of the provider’s orientation (self-assessment), a distinction is made between three subcategories:

Single production
Varied production
High Tech Manufacturing

ERP in retail

Vendors who offer a system (or modules for use in retail) that are specialized for retail can apply in this category. Depending on the focus of the provider’s orientation (self-assessment), a distinction is made between three subcategories:

Multichannel trade
B2C trade (retail and e-commerce)
Wholesale

ERP and sustainability

The topic of sustainability is now on the agenda of ERP systems. Providers who enable an appropriate and future-oriented handling of economic, social and ecological resources through energy-efficient IT hardware and infrastructure or through functions for determining the sustainability of processes can apply in this category.

Data-driven management with ERP

The ever-increasing enrichment and contextualization of data enables comprehensive data models that, in conjunction with machine learning functionalities, provide a very detailed basis for decision-making. ERP systems facilitate data-driven decision-making. Providers who specifically record, process and evaluate data-driven business transactions and prepare them as a basis for management decisions can apply in this category.

Workflow-driven ERP

Business processes and individual functions are becoming more and more automated step by step. This significantly improves the agility, flexibility and speed of the processes and process adjustments. Providers who enable processes through the automated coordination and control of business processes can apply in this category.

Cloud ERP

Many companies today use a cloud ERP, whether as part of a hybrid ERP strategy or in a cloud-only approach. The goal is more agility and flexibility for the business models. This category is open to providers who offer their customers a wide range of digital end-to-end scenarios as an ERP cloud solution (single or multi-tenant).

ERP in construction

Driven by Building Information Modeling (BIM), more and more processes in the construction industry are being digitized. Providers can apply in this category who take on the challenging construction industry and manage the business processes related to planning, construction site management and billing in a customer-optimal manner.

ERP in accounting

Accounting represents the business management basis of a company. Often, accounting software is also the entry into the world of professional application systems. In this category, providers with finance add-ons to enterprise resource planning and ERP systems can apply as well as stand-alone solutions.

Open-Source-ERP

The future of ERP systems lies in flexibility. Some software manufacturers have already created the basis for this. The codes are based on open-source technologies that allow customization of the software and enable compatibility with other programs. Providers who enable the use of open source technology in their ERP system can apply in this category

Craft ERP

The skilled crafts sector is going digital – and that is becoming imperative. With the right ERP software, craftsmen create a new quality of work for themselves: instead of doing paperwork in the evening, they can complete orders on the go and enter the associated data and materials. In this category, providers can apply that enable processes of a craft enterprise in a system suitable for the industry.

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