Send a textERP selection for complex equipment manufacturers requires a structurally different evaluation framework than selection for high-volume or make-to-stock businesses, yet many organizations continue to rely on generic ERP shortlists, accounting-centric systems, or horizontal platforms that lack native support for engineered-to-order processes. These environments demand deep integration across engineering, estimating, project execution, and long-cycle manufacturing—capabilities that general-purpose ERP systems often address only through costly customization. As a result, ERP initiatives frequently exceed budgets, introduce operational friction, and fail to scale with business complexity. Without alignment between ERP architecture and the engineered-to-order operating model, the system becomes a constraint rather than an enabler of operational efficiency and long-term growth.In this episode, Sam Gupta hosts Steve Moon, Business Systems Consultant and Andy Pratico, The ERP Santa Claus, from Essential Software Solutions to discuss ERP for complex equipment manufacturers: why selection fails and how to fix it.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/erp-for-complex-equipment-manufacturers-why-selection-fails-and-how-to-fix-it/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Steve Moon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-moon-b86b7513/🔗Andy Pratico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-pratico-80175410/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

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