First, let us understand the difference between Global ERP and Local ERP. Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Infor and Epicor like players are Global ERP – that are designed to cater to vast industries and have extended list of functionalities. They are like XXXL size ready made t-shirt designed to be handed over to the masses any alteration is expensive and not recommended / advocated by sellers. While Local ERP exist to make a difference, and meet the shortfall that ready made t-shirt cannot offer and being non-branded they provide value for money.
Advantage of Going with Local ERP
- Bargain for price and value for money
- Customization is possible, they have in-house developers and can make changes swiftly with application as per customer requirements.
- Tailor made solution without unnecessary fields or features.
- Economical as you pay functionality you need.
- On demand service and support
Disadvantage
- Non-Standard delivery varies on Vendor to Vendor.
- Specialist approach, conglomerate find it difficult to deal with different vendor based on industry experience.
Advantage of Global ERP
- More than required features, adaptable.
- Trust and goodwill.
- Marketing incentive using brand name with customer.
Disadvantage of Global ERP.
- Sales made through partner – Hence delivery responsibility with partner viz-viz the parent company
reluctance of Partner to do remove unwanted features. - Expensive as you need pay for featured not required, bundle offer.
- Small companies find it difficult to bargain with giants.
- Long implementation cycle.
- Experience resource are expensive and their availability throughout the implementation is issue.