Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Market Size & Share, Report to 2033

Research Methodology – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Market

At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Market comprises the following key stages:

Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis

Our baseline thesis for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:

Factors considered while calculating market size and share

Number of existing customers or the user base of various ERP vendors
Total revenue generated by ERP vendors
Types of industries using ERP software
The rate at which businesses, especially SMEs, are adopting ERP systems
Pricing models of various ERP systems
Trends in the global IT expenditure
Market penetration of ERP systems across different geographic regions
Return on Investment (ROI) from ERP implementations

Key Market Indicators

Growth rate of the IT industry
Rate of digital transformation in businesses
Market shares of leading ERP vendors
Trends in cloud adoption and Software as a Service (SaaS)
Investments in Big Data and analytics
Investments in enterprise application tech stack
Progression rate of Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI and machine learning

Growth Trends

Increasing adoption of cloud-based ERP models
Rise in demand for ERP software among SMEs
Growing integration of AI and machine learning capabilities in ERP systems
Increased focus on real-time data analytics
Growth in mobile ERP solutions due to the rise in remote working
Shift towards industry-specific ERP solutions
Increased demand for ERP systems in developing economies

Secondary Research

Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Market. Key inputs include:

Company-Level Information

Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
Company press releases and product launch announcements
Public executive interviews and earnings calls
Strategy briefings and M&A updates

Industry and Government Sources

Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
Relevant Associations for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Market

Market Intelligence Sources

Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
Import/export trade data and tariff databases
Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals

Macro & Consumer Insights

Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends

Primary Research

To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:

Expert Insights & KOL Engagements

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users

Focused Discussions & Panels

Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers

Data Validation & Business POV

Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints

Data Triangulation & Forecasting

The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:

Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors

Forecasting is carried out using proprietary models that combine: