# Companies Still Investing in ERP

- URL: https://dynamicaccounting.net/companies-still-investing-in-erp/
- Date: 2009-01-02
- Topics: Off-Topic & Miscellaneous
- Type: link to an external article
- Source: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/erp-roi/why-companies-will-continue-to-invest-in-erp-in-2009-29024

Over at ERP Community, Eric Kimberling takes a look at [why companies will continue to invest in ERP in 2009](http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/erp-roi/why-companies-will-continue-to-invest-in-erp-in-2009-29024). Eric makes some intriguing points and the article is definitely worth a read by the GP community on all sides. In a nutshell his points are:

- Companies are looking to get more out their existing systems
- Companies can get better pricing on new systems
- Due to a slowdown, companies have more people available to be involved in an implementation
- Even in a downturn, there are winners and those folks are investing in ERP

Make sure you read the whole thing to get the nuance.