View HG Insights’ ERP Market Report: Spend, Trends & Opportunities in 2024
In our recent market report, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, a critical component of digital transformation in businesses, took center stage. This technology category is experiencing a major growth spurt, with the total ERP market size projected to hit a staggering $183 billion this year. This surge is a testament to the important role ERP systems play in enhancing the efficiency and integration of business processes across organizations, from small businesses to large enterprises.
ERP solutions have consistently evolved, transitioning from simple inventory management systems to the backbone of enterprise-wide digital transformation. Now, ERP cloud computing services are revolutionizing how businesses manage everything from inventory levels to financial reports, making it easier to track inventory, manage purchase orders, and ensure business operations run smoothly. The increasing adoption of ERP systems signifies the shift towards more flexible and scalable software solutions.
With the ERP market proving to be increasingly impactful, HG decided it was time for an in-depth report. Here, we give an overview of the ERP market size and spending in each segment, as well as leading vendors by their ERP market share. Happy reading.
ERP Market Size: Breaking Down the ERP Systems Market
The ERP market in 2024 is experiencing a significant growth spurt. According to HG data, the ERP market size is projected to reach $183 billion over the next year. With North America leading the spending at $78.7 billion, followed by Asia-Pacific at $59.9 billion — a region witnessing rapid market growth due to its expanding startup ecosystem, manufacturing sector, and the need for robust order management systems . The global distribution of ERP investments highlights its significance across different economic landscapes and business models.
In dissecting the ERP systems market, two segments stand out for their substantial share of the ERP market: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Financial Applications. These categories, which command $40.5 billion and $38.5 billion in spending, respectively, are pivotal in enhancing user experiences and increasing efficiency across business functions.
ERP Market Share: Leading Vendors by Customer Count
In this section, we dive into ERP market share across market segments using HG Insights’ data. Keep reading to see the largest ERP companies by their number of customers and share of the market.
Top Financial Management Vendors in the ERP Systems Market
Within the ERP landscape, the Financial Management sector is attracting $38.5 billion in investment, or 21% of ERP market share. This category is essential for generating accurate financial reports, managing raw materials, and supporting various accounting software needs.
Leading ERP software vendors like SAP SE and Intuit Inc., alongside Sage Group PLC, Oracle Corporation, and Bloomberg LP, are evolving financial management from basic record-keeping to tools that support informed decision-making and drive growth. SAP, with its broad customer base across SE and Concur products, and Intuit, noted for its precision in financial solutions, dominate this sector, providing industry-specific solutions that cater to both small businesses and large enterprises.
Market Share of Leading HCM Vendors
ERP systems are changing HR by automating essential tasks and enhancing talent management, responding to the need for solutions that boost employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. Key players in the Human Capital Management (HCM) category include Indeed and SAP SE serving over 85,000 and 69,000 clients respectively, through efficient data management and strategic workforce development.
Note: customer count data is not indicative of revenue, and many of these vendors – like Workday – are some of the fastest-growing and most successful businesses in 2023.
Top Supply Chain Management Vendors by ERP Market Share
Buyers are projected to spend $12.4 billion on Supply Chain Management applications over the next 12 months. When looking purely at customer base size, SAP is the clear leader by market share, with over 2x the customer count of the next leading provider, Oracle.
Although these are the top ten providers by customer count in this ERP systems subcategory, there are plenty of other exciting vendors to keep an eye on. The G2 rankings for supply chain management software feature a number of providers not listed here, including GMDH Streamline, Coupa, and Solvoyo.
Market Share of Product Life Cycle Management Vendors
HG’s data indicates that the manufacturing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) subcategory is about the same size as Supply Chain Management applications, with a projected $12.4 billion over the next 12 months.
The ten leading manufacturing PLM providers by market share can be seen in this chart. Looking only at customer count, there are three main groupings: Siemens, the clear leader, with about 32K customers; the next three vendors – SAP, MIT, and PTC – in the 15K to 19K range; and the rest of the providers with 7K customers or less.
Top Distribution Management Vendors in the ERP Systems Market
Even as the smallest ERP subcategory, the Distribution Management market is substantial, with HG’s data showing $5.7 billion in projected over the next 12 months.
SAP captures over half (51.6%) of the customers served by the leading ten providers. SAP is also the only vendor to be present on the leading vendors list by customer count for all the subcategories in this report.
Exploring the Landscape of ERP Market Dynamics
The competitive landscape of ERP system vendors is as dynamic as the technology itself. With Microsoft Corporation playing a significant role alongside other major market players, the ERP platform and ERP application market is set to expand further. The forecast period looks promising for the ERP software vendors, with a focus on supply chain management, industry verticals, and advanced software solutions.
Market research indicates a continuous increase in ERP system adoption across various industry verticals, driven by the need for comprehensive software solutions that can handle complex business processes. As companies seek to optimize their operations, the demand for integrated ERP platforms that offer robust supply chain management capabilities and sector-specific functionalities is growing.
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