Postmodern ERP
Postmodern ERP is an approach to enterprise resource planning (ERP) that acknowledges the limitations of traditional ERP systems and seeks to overcome them by using a more flexible, modular approach. It is a response to the growing need for ERP systems that can handle complex, multi-vendor environments and support a wide range of business functions.
The term "postmodern ERP" was coined by Gartner in 2013 to describe the shift away from monolithic, on-premises ERP systems to more flexible and modular cloud-based solutions. Postmodern ERP is characterized by a "best-of-breed" approach, where businesses select and integrate a variety of software applications and services to meet their specific needs.
Postmodern ERP is designed to provide organizations with greater flexibility, scalability, and agility in their IT operations. It allows businesses to leverage new technologies and applications as they become available, without having to rip and replace existing systems. With postmodern ERP, organizations can more easily adapt to changing business requirements, reduce IT costs, and improve overall performance.
However, there are also some challenges associated with postmodern ERP, such as the need to manage multiple systems and vendors, and the potential for data silos to develop. Organizations need to carefully plan and manage their postmodern ERP environments to ensure that they are integrated effectively and provide the desired benefits.
See Also
- Technology Strategy
- IT Governance
- Enterprise Architecture
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- IT Sourcing (Information Technology Sourcing)
- IT Operations (Information Technology Operations)
- E-Strategy
References
Top Pages on the CIO Wiki
- Run-Grow-Transform (RGT) Model
- Enterprise Information System (EIS)
- Architectural Principles
- Congruence Model
- Information Technology Controls (IT Controls)
- Value Chain Analysis
- Problem Tree Analysis
- ITIL Continual Service Improvement (CSI)
- IMAC (Install Move Add Change)
- Statement of Requirements (SoR)
- Quality Competitive Index (QCi) Model
- Threat Agent Risk Assessment (TARA)