GLG Network Survey: ERP Value Added Resellers

SURVEY DETAILS

TARGET POPULATION

GLG interviewed 70 Value Added Resellers of ERP software such as Epicor, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP and Sage on the current sales trends for ERP VARs and the impact of COVID-19 on their pipeline.

What will you learn from this survey?

• The survey explored the current sales trends for ERP VARs and the impact of COVID-19 on their pipeline.
• Respondents commented on the vendors and packages they offer and how they trend.
• Lastly, the research captured respondents’ views on interest in cloud solutions going forward and service providers for this.

Examples of findings:

• Value-added resellers of ERP software assessed “Oracle” (38%) and “SAP” (40%) as most adversely affected by COVID-19.
• The outlook for new or expanded sales seems to depend upon geography, with 55% in the US stating that Sage is best positioned, whereas 56% in Europe selected SAP.
• The main impact of COVID-19 appears to be extended sales cycles (65%). However, 2021 is seeing a recovery with 77% of vendors seeing an increase in sales compared to 2020.
• Customer Relationship Management is the module clients most typically purchase (51%) as part of their implementation, both in Europe (54%) as well as the US (45%), followed by Financial Management (39%) and Order Management (39%). However, after implementation, clients mostly prefer Project Management (37%).
• Respondents agree that vendors that can provide advanced features and functions requested by clients faster than others are likely to become their preferred supplier.

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

• What kind of ERP implementations are you typically selling and integrating?
• Which of the following ERP modules do customers typically purchase as part of their initial implementation?
• To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “COVID-19 has negatively impacted our pipeline for ERP sales in 2021”?
• What is your forecast for ERP license and/or services sales in 2021 compared to 2020?
• Are you currently on target to meet your 2021 ERP software sales targets?
• Which ERP vendors have been most adversely affected by COVID-19?
• Which ERP vendors do you think are better positioned for new or expanded ERP sales in 2021?
• What percentage of your current ERP customers do you expect to migrate from a premise-based ERP solution to a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) based ERP solution in the next three years?
• What do you consider to be the main factor that would encourage customers to stay with their current ERP vendor as they migrate to the cloud?
• How soon do you expect your concerns around cloud service providers to impact your business?

ACCESS

This survey is available to subscribers of the Technology, Media and Telecom (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.

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