ERP Software: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for ERP Software in US$ Million by - Revenue Type (Software Revenue, Maintenance Revenue, & Service Revenue), and Application Type (Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Human Resource Management (HRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Purchase Management, and Customer Management.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2006 through 2015.
The report profiles 63 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as ABAS Software AG, CDC Software Inc., COA Solutions Ltd., Consona Corporation, Epicor Software Corporation, Industrial and Financial Systems AB, Lawson Software, Microsoft, NetSuite Inc., Oracle Corporation, Plex Systems, Inc., QAD Inc., Ramco Systems, The Sage Group plc, SAP AG, Unit 4 Agresso NV, and Visma AS.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2006 through 2015.
The report profiles 63 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as ABAS Software AG, CDC Software Inc., COA Solutions Ltd., Consona Corporation, Epicor Software Corporation, Industrial and Financial Systems AB, Lawson Software, Microsoft, NetSuite Inc., Oracle Corporation, Plex Systems, Inc., QAD Inc., Ramco Systems, The Sage Group plc, SAP AG, Unit 4 Agresso NV, and Visma AS.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Introduction
Current and Future Market Outlook
Impact of Recession on the Global ERP Market
Tight Budget Hunts the Enterprises
World Economic Crisis and its Impact on ERP Implementation Market
High Consolidation Rife in the ERP Software Sector
SaaS Finds More Takers Amid Recession
Market Drivers and Constraints
Changing Scenario in the ERP Maintenance and Support Segment
ERP Enhances Productivity
Vendors Diversifying Product Portfolio to Sustain Competition
SaaS ERP Solutions Gaining Prominence Over On-premise ERP
Business Intelligence Gains Ground among SaaS Solutions
Role of Social Networking Sites on Business Applications
Key Sources of Revenue for the ERP Vendors
Key Application Segments for ERP Software
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Advantages of Deploying an ERP System
Choosing the Most Efficient ERP Package
A Peek Into History
Characteristics of an Ideal ERP System
Advantages Vs Disadvantages of Implementing an ERP System
Classification of ERP Vendors According to Services Offered
Consulting Services
Customization Services
Support Services
Implementation of ERP System
Overview of Leading ERP Software Products
SAP
SAP R/3
Key SAP Application Modules
ABAP
Finance and Control (FICO)
Production Planning (PP)
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)
Oracle E-Business Suite
Oracle Database
Microsoft Dynamics
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS): An Overview
Background
SaaS versus Earlier Applications
Characteristics of SaaS Software
Implementation of SaaS
Level 1: Ad-Hoc/Custom
Level 2: Configurable
Level 3: Multi-Tenant-Efficient, Configurable
Level 4: Scalable, Multi-Tenant Efficient, Configurable
SaaS and Service Oriented Architecture
SaaS Responsibilities
Tenancy Partitioning
Scaling
Monitoring and Metering
Advantages of Metering and Monitoring
Pricing Catalog - Publish Business Services
Usage tracking
Contract Management
3.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
CODA Unveils CODA 2go Spring'09
Tally Solutions Introduces Latest Release of Accounting Tool
Accomplish Introduces Accounting Software for Visually Impaired
Compleat Introduces Compleat Spend Control e-Procurement Software
Stage Software Rolls Out the Latest Version of Peachtree Accounting Software
Thai Ministries Unveils Low-Cost Software
Intelliob Technologies Introduces MoneyFacts
Lawson Software Launches Lawson Enterprise Search
NetSuite and InsideView Introduce InsideView for NetSuite
Inteva Products Launches Plex Systems' Plex Online at Global Locations
Consona Unveils Made2Manage ERP Version 6.0
Consona Rolls Out DTR Version 9.3 ERP Solution
NetSuite Introduces NetSuite OneWorld SRP
CDC Software Launches Ross ERP version 6.3.2
Epicor Software Launches Epicor Commerce Solution
Infor Rolls Out New Version of Infor ERP SyteLine
MangeSoft Unveils Enterprise Compliance Manager 8.0
YemenSoft Introduces Onyx-Pro Latest Version
AccountMate Software Corporation Rolls Out AccountMate 7.5 for SQL
CaseWare Rolls Out IFRS Financials
AccountMate Software Launches Latest Version of AccountMate7
SYSPRO and Centage Collectively Develops Budget Maestro®
ETSage Software Launches FAS Canada 50 Asset Accounting
Kesselring Holding Corporation Introduces MAS 200
Infor Unveils New Infor ERP LX
Infor Unveils Enhancements to Infor ERP XA
Infor Launches New Version of Infor ERP TRANS4M
Infor Rolls Out Latest Version of Infor ERP COM
Lawson Software Unveils Lawson QuickStep Government
NetSuite Unveils SuiteSuccess™
Ramco Systems Rolls Out Ramco OnDemand ERP
SAP Launches Enhancement Package for SAP® ERP
Consona Introduces New Version of Encompix
4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
John Hogg Selects Epicor 9 ERP Solution
Vatmi Industries Inks Agreement with Pronto Software
Fisher & Company Chooses Plex Online
AbilityCRM Collaborates with Consona ERP
Ohio Tool Works Chooses Made2Manage
Unicircuit Chooses Cimnet Systems™ Engenix®
NetSuite Enters into a Partnership with Fujitsu and Fujitsu Business Systems
Apache Inks Contract with Lawson Software
City of St. Paul and Lawson Software Ink Multiple Suite Contract
Cherry Creek School and Lawson Software Sign Contract
Planet Filters Chooses Infor ERP LN from Infor
STAHLWILLE Selects ERP Solution from IFS
Linkam Scientific Instruments Selects ERP Solution from Epicor Software
Khalid Cement Industries Complex Chooses Epicor 9
Renewed Metal Technologies Choose Epicor 9
Baker Perkins Chooses Epicor 9 from Epicor Software
CDC Software Inks Agreement to Take Over gomembers
CDC Software Inks Binding Term Sheet to Acquire Informance International
CDC Software Enters into Alliance with 3E
AccountsIQ Inks Agreement with Deloitte
Pansoft Signs Solution Provider Agreement with Microsoft
Everglades Implements Steel Plus Software by Bayern
IFS Enterprise Explorer Supports Windows 7
VITOVA Chooses Ross Enterprise Solution for FSIMP
CDC Software Acquires Majority Shares of Integrated Solutions
Tecnologia Metalica en Maquila Industrial Selects ERP Solution from Epicor Software
Campbell Scientific Chooses Infor ERP SyteLine
Land Systems Chooses Infor ERP LN and PLM 8
Industria Cofaz Chooses Infor ERP VISUAL
Barry-Wehmiller Companies Deploys Infor ERP XA
Saab Signs Framework Agreement with Agresso
AAA Base IT Enters into Partnership with ABAS Software
ABAS Software Enters into Partnership with Transformaempresas (Mexico)
Consona Corporation Purchases Intuitive Assets from TproSoft
Consona ERP Takes Over Entire Intuitive Assets from Automated Design Systems
Deloitte Consulting LLP Buys Solbourne Computer
Computer Software Innovations Purchases ICS Systems
Telecom Enters Partnership with Xero
Safe Computing Acquires Topaz
CCH and OpenPages Inks Strategic Technology Agreement
ATG Takes Over Access Unit of Holbrook IT
ATG Takes Over Armstrong Consultants
Focus Softnet and Storm Computers Sign Partnership Agreement
International Business Machines purchases Kingdee International Software Group
Blytheco Business Solution Merges with Macdonald Consulting Group
Intuit Acquires Homestead Technologies
CDC Software Enters into Joint Venture with FlexSystem
Sage Group Acquires XTR
5.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
ABAS Software AG (Germany)
CDC Software Inc. (US)
COA Solutions Ltd. (UK)
Consona Corporation (US)
Epicor Software Corporation (US)
Industrial and Financial Systems AB (Sweden)
Lawson Software (US)
Microsoft (US)
NetSuite Inc. (US)
Oracle Corporation (US)
Plex Systems, Inc. (US)
QAD Inc. (US)
Ramco Systems (US)
The Sage Group plc (UK)
SAP AG (Germany)
Unit 4 Agresso NV (Netherlands)
Visma AS (Norway)
6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1.NORTH AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
2.EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
3.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Select Regional Markets
China
Inspur: A Key Player in the Chinese ERP Software Market
Hong Kong
India
Scenario in the Indian Software Industry
Japan
Vendors By Types
Software Package Vendors
System Vendors
Independent Integrators
Others
Taiwan
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
4.LATIN AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
5.REST OF WORLD
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 63 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 74)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States29
Canada
Japan
Europe
Germany
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Middle-East
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Introduction
Current and Future Market Outlook
Impact of Recession on the Global ERP Market
Tight Budget Hunts the Enterprises
World Economic Crisis and its Impact on ERP Implementation Market
High Consolidation Rife in the ERP Software Sector
SaaS Finds More Takers Amid Recession
Market Drivers and Constraints
Changing Scenario in the ERP Maintenance and Support Segment
ERP Enhances Productivity
Vendors Diversifying Product Portfolio to Sustain Competition
SaaS ERP Solutions Gaining Prominence Over On-premise ERP
Business Intelligence Gains Ground among SaaS Solutions
Role of Social Networking Sites on Business Applications
Table 1. Global Top 5 ERP Software Vendors (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues Held by Vendors - SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SSA Global Tech, and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Key Sources of Revenue for the ERP Vendors
Table 2. Global Top 10 ERP Software Vendors (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues Earned as License Fees for SAP, Oracle, Sage Group, Microsoft, Infor, Epicor, Exact Software, Deltek Systems, Lawson, IFS, and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Key Application Segments for ERP Software
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Advantages of Deploying an ERP System
Choosing the Most Efficient ERP Package
A Peek Into History
Characteristics of an Ideal ERP System
Advantages Vs Disadvantages of Implementing an ERP System
Classification of ERP Vendors According to Services Offered
Consulting Services
Customization Services
Support Services
Implementation of ERP System
Overview of Leading ERP Software Products
SAP
SAP R/3
Key SAP Application Modules
ABAP
Finance and Control (FICO)
Production Planning (PP)
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)
Oracle E-Business Suite
Oracle Database
Microsoft Dynamics
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS): An Overview
Background
SaaS versus Earlier Applications
Characteristics of SaaS Software
Implementation of SaaS
Level 1: Ad-Hoc/Custom
Level 2: Configurable
Level 3: Multi-Tenant-Efficient, Configurable
Level 4: Scalable, Multi-Tenant Efficient, Configurable
SaaS and Service Oriented Architecture
SaaS Responsibilities
Tenancy Partitioning
Scaling
Monitoring and Metering
Advantages of Metering and Monitoring
Pricing Catalog - Publish Business Services
Usage tracking
Contract Management
3.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
CODA Unveils CODA 2go Spring'09
Tally Solutions Introduces Latest Release of Accounting Tool
Accomplish Introduces Accounting Software for Visually Impaired
Compleat Introduces Compleat Spend Control e-Procurement Software
Stage Software Rolls Out the Latest Version of Peachtree Accounting Software
Thai Ministries Unveils Low-Cost Software
Intelliob Technologies Introduces MoneyFacts
Lawson Software Launches Lawson Enterprise Search
NetSuite and InsideView Introduce InsideView for NetSuite
Inteva Products Launches Plex Systems' Plex Online at Global Locations
Consona Unveils Made2Manage ERP Version 6.0
Consona Rolls Out DTR Version 9.3 ERP Solution
NetSuite Introduces NetSuite OneWorld SRP
CDC Software Launches Ross ERP version 6.3.2
Epicor Software Launches Epicor Commerce Solution
Infor Rolls Out New Version of Infor ERP SyteLine
MangeSoft Unveils Enterprise Compliance Manager 8.0
YemenSoft Introduces Onyx-Pro Latest Version
AccountMate Software Corporation Rolls Out AccountMate 7.5 for SQL
CaseWare Rolls Out IFRS Financials
AccountMate Software Launches Latest Version of AccountMate7
SYSPRO and Centage Collectively Develops Budget Maestro®
ETSage Software Launches FAS Canada 50 Asset Accounting
Kesselring Holding Corporation Introduces MAS 200
Infor Unveils New Infor ERP LX
Infor Unveils Enhancements to Infor ERP XA
Infor Launches New Version of Infor ERP TRANS4M
Infor Rolls Out Latest Version of Infor ERP COM
Lawson Software Unveils Lawson QuickStep Government
NetSuite Unveils SuiteSuccess™
Ramco Systems Rolls Out Ramco OnDemand ERP
SAP Launches Enhancement Package for SAP® ERP
Consona Introduces New Version of Encompix
4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
John Hogg Selects Epicor 9 ERP Solution
Vatmi Industries Inks Agreement with Pronto Software
Fisher & Company Chooses Plex Online
AbilityCRM Collaborates with Consona ERP
Ohio Tool Works Chooses Made2Manage
Unicircuit Chooses Cimnet Systems™ Engenix®
NetSuite Enters into a Partnership with Fujitsu and Fujitsu Business Systems
Apache Inks Contract with Lawson Software
City of St. Paul and Lawson Software Ink Multiple Suite Contract
Cherry Creek School and Lawson Software Sign Contract
Planet Filters Chooses Infor ERP LN from Infor
STAHLWILLE Selects ERP Solution from IFS
Linkam Scientific Instruments Selects ERP Solution from Epicor Software
Khalid Cement Industries Complex Chooses Epicor 9
Renewed Metal Technologies Choose Epicor 9
Baker Perkins Chooses Epicor 9 from Epicor Software
CDC Software Inks Agreement to Take Over gomembers
CDC Software Inks Binding Term Sheet to Acquire Informance International
CDC Software Enters into Alliance with 3E
AccountsIQ Inks Agreement with Deloitte
Pansoft Signs Solution Provider Agreement with Microsoft
Everglades Implements Steel Plus Software by Bayern
IFS Enterprise Explorer Supports Windows 7
VITOVA Chooses Ross Enterprise Solution for FSIMP
CDC Software Acquires Majority Shares of Integrated Solutions
Tecnologia Metalica en Maquila Industrial Selects ERP Solution from Epicor Software
Campbell Scientific Chooses Infor ERP SyteLine
Land Systems Chooses Infor ERP LN and PLM 8
Industria Cofaz Chooses Infor ERP VISUAL
Barry-Wehmiller Companies Deploys Infor ERP XA
Saab Signs Framework Agreement with Agresso
AAA Base IT Enters into Partnership with ABAS Software
ABAS Software Enters into Partnership with Transformaempresas (Mexico)
Consona Corporation Purchases Intuitive Assets from TproSoft
Consona ERP Takes Over Entire Intuitive Assets from Automated Design Systems
Deloitte Consulting LLP Buys Solbourne Computer
Computer Software Innovations Purchases ICS Systems
Telecom Enters Partnership with Xero
Safe Computing Acquires Topaz
CCH and OpenPages Inks Strategic Technology Agreement
ATG Takes Over Access Unit of Holbrook IT
ATG Takes Over Armstrong Consultants
Focus Softnet and Storm Computers Sign Partnership Agreement
International Business Machines purchases Kingdee International Software Group
Blytheco Business Solution Merges with Macdonald Consulting Group
Intuit Acquires Homestead Technologies
CDC Software Enters into Joint Venture with FlexSystem
Sage Group Acquires XTR
5.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
ABAS Software AG (Germany)
CDC Software Inc. (US)
COA Solutions Ltd. (UK)
Consona Corporation (US)
Epicor Software Corporation (US)
Industrial and Financial Systems AB (Sweden)
Lawson Software (US)
Microsoft (US)
NetSuite Inc. (US)
Oracle Corporation (US)
Plex Systems, Inc. (US)
QAD Inc. (US)
Ramco Systems (US)
The Sage Group plc (UK)
SAP AG (Germany)
Unit 4 Agresso NV (Netherlands)
Visma AS (Norway)
6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 3. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ERP Software by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4. World 10-Year Perspective for ERP Software by Geographic Region –Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ERP Software by Revenue Type – Software Revenue, Maintenance Revenue, and Service Revenue Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. World 10-Year Perspective for ERP Software by Revenue Type –Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Software, Maintenance, and Service for the Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ERP Software by Application – Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Human Resource Management (HRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Purchase Management, and Customer Management Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8. World 10-Year Perspective for ERP Software by Application –Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Human Resource Management (HRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Purchase Management, and Customer Management for the Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.NORTH AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Table 9. US ERP Software Market (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Software Revenues by Leading Vendors - SAP, Oracle, Sage, Infor, and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 10. North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ERP Software - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 11. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ERP Software - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Select Regional Markets
China
Inspur: A Key Player in the Chinese ERP Software Market
Table 12. Chinese Market for Management Software for the Years 2003 through 2010: Revenues in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13. Chinese Market for Management Software (2008): Percentage Breakdown By Application Segment - ERP, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management, Human Resources Management, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14. Chinese Market for ERP Software (2008) Percentage Breakdown by End use Industry - Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction, Energy, Retail, Transportation, Media, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Hong Kong
India
Scenario in the Indian Software Industry
Table 15. Indian ERP Software Market (2006): Market Share by Revenues Held by Top ERP Vendors - SAP India, Oracle India, Microsoft India, and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Japan
Table 16. Japanese ERP Package Software Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown by Revenue for SAP, Glovia – C, Oracle Group, ProActive, Glovia Series, OBIC7, GEMPLANET, MUSLINK, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Vendors By Types
Software Package Vendors
System Vendors
Independent Integrators
Others
Taiwan
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 17. Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ERP Software - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4.LATIN AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 18. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ERP Software - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5.REST OF WORLD
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Outlook
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 19. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ERP Software - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 63 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 74)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States29
Canada
Japan
Europe
Germany
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Middle-East