Why ERP has not evolved

Same interfaces since 2008. Same sales tactics since 1998.

The industry is built around vendor profit, not whether the work gets easier.

The product stopped moving when consultants took over.

Traditional ERP makes money three ways:

License fees.

Implementation fees.

Ongoing support fees.

Notice what is missing? Customer success.

The business model rewards complexity.

Complex setup means more consulting hours.

Complex software means more support tickets.

Complex contracts mean harder exits.

Why would they simplify?

Meanwhile, every other software category has evolved:

CRMs went from Siebel to HubSpot.

Accounting went from Sage to Xero.

E-commerce went from custom builds to Shopify.

ERP is still selling the same product from 2008.

Just with a fresh coat of paint and higher prices.

The market is ready for something different.

The vendors are not.

Modular. Transparent pricing. No consultants required.

That is the future.