You can use enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to track and report on the financial elements of the business; analyze overall business health and alert for issues; and plan, manage, and automate operational processes. But to realize these benefits, you’ll first have to select from a diverse set of vendors that vary by size, type of offering, geography, and use case differentiation. ERP software buyers in service-centric industries should use this report to understand the value they can expect from an ERP vendor, learn how vendors differ, and investigate options based on size and market focus.