Ground Control to Major Tom: Comparison of Leading ERP Software for Aerospace and Defense
Our ERP benchmark research, which was published this year, reveals some interesting facts about ERP software in aerospace and defense. In many ways, this is a unique industry with unique ERP software challenges.
For example, there are several key differentiators of enterprise software implementations in aerospace and defense.
Key Differentiators for Aerospace and Defense ERP Software
- Average implementation time of 28 months, compared to 20 months for all other industries
- $31.5 million total cost of ownership, compared to $8.5 million for all other industries
- Total implementation costs of 5.6% of annual revenue, compared to 9.0% for all other industries
- 50% higher likelihood of requiring some type of customization to the software
In addition, there are a number of enterprise solution providers with offerings tailored to aerospace and defense. Click here to read our comparison of leading enterprise software offerings for the aerospace and defense industry.
More metrics around this industry and the full industry report can be found in our resource center.
About Eric Kimberling
After 15 years of ERP consulting at large firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers and SchlumbergerSema, Eric realized the need for an independent consulting firm that really understands ERP. He began his career as an ERP organizational change management consultant and eventually broadened his background to include implementation project management and software selection. Eric’s background includes extensive ERP software selection, ERP organizational change, and ERP implementation project management experience. Throughout his career, Eric has helped dozens of high-profile and global companies with their ERP initiatives, including Kodak, Samsonite, Coors, Duke Energy, and Lucent Technologies to name a few. In addition to extensive ERP experience, Eric has also helped clients with business process re-engineering, merger and acquisition integration, strategic planning, and six sigma. Eric holds an MBA from Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.
