GLG Network Survey Tracker: ERP Software Resellers IV

SURVEY DETAILS

GLG interviewed 60 resellers of ERP software such as SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, Netsuite, Workday, Oracle, Informatica, Lexmark, Salesforce who discussed sales trends, market demand, competitive landscape and pricing dynamics. This is the fourth wave following the third wave conducted in November 2021, second wave in February 2021 and the first wave in November 2020.

What will you learn from this survey?

• 60 current ERP software resellers provided insight into ERP software purchasing trends by vertical and market outlooks.
• The survey investigated the criteria vendors use when making ERP software purchasing decisions and comparative feedback on various players in the ERP software industry.
• Additionally, this research explored the expected short and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the ERP software market.

Examples of findings:

• When asked to list the verticals they expect their company will no longer offer ERP solution to in H1/2022, 80% selected “aviation” followed by “automotive” with 40%.
• In the last iteration of the survey, 66% stated that their company is likely to invest more into organic ERP (not through alliance or channels) technology after the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to 72% reported in November 2021.
• 30% of the experts mentioned they are very likely to add more technology partners over the next 3 months, up by 8% from the numbers recorded in November 2021.

DELIVERABLES

The standard deliverable includes: 

• 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
• 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
• Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

• Which of the following ERP solutions do you believe will see growth in H1/2022?
• Which of the following best describes the number of verticals you expect your company to offer ERP solutions to following the COVID-19 pandemic?
• How likely are you to start growing your ERP business through partnerships (channels and alliances)?
• Are you seeing an increase or decrease in the adoption of Cloud modules by the following type of customers?
• Which of the following best describes the purchasing criteria for your SME customers?
• In your opinion, has the way in which your customers make purchasing decisions changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Which of the following vendors offer the strongest ERP product quality?
• Which of the following vendors offer the largest portfolio of ERP solutions?
• Which of the following vendors represent the best value for money?

This survey is available to subscribers of the Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

Request other available and upcoming Network Surveys within the sector:

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  • Questionnaire was drafted by Thomas Engelbertz, former CEO Internet of Things (IoT) –Consumer at Vodafone.

• GLG Tracker: Satellite Industry II – New!​ 
  • 40 senior executives within the satellite industry, discussed topics such as market demand across sectors and geographies. This is the second survey following the first one conducted in July 2021.
  • Questionnaire was drafted by William Germain, former Director of M&A at Inmarsat.

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