Beyond the consideration of a single or multiple ERP(s), and beyond the single instance decision, there is a myriad of challenges related to installing and maintaining ERP at all sites that comprise a global enterprise. All major ERP vendors today offer versions of solutions that have been translated and localized to selected international markets. However, the way they deliver this functionality varies, even across products lines offered by a single vendor.

Enterprises looking to compete in a global marketplace must be able to comply with international financial and legal requirements-they must be able to think globally but at the same time act (and comply) locally.