In the age of AI, multimillion-dollar enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformations demand more than a narrative; they require a quantifiable investment thesis. The strategy must function as a C-suite instrument to govern execution, secure capital, and build the disciplined data foundation for enterprisewide AI. This report introduces Forrester’s business-first ERP strategy on a page as the definitive framework for this purpose — a dynamic governance compass designed to codify the investment, define measurable outcomes, and enforce the discipline needed to deliver continuous, quantifiable value.