1960s Material requirements planning helps manufacturing companies plan and schedule. MRP systems run on big and clunky mainframes. 1970s SAP formed in Mannheim, Germany, by five former IBM software engineers.1975-1979 Lawson Software, J.D. Edwards, Oracle and Baan founded.Early 1980s MRP evolves into manufacturing resource planning, or MRP II. MRP II includes finances and other functions. 1987 ERP becomes ubiquitous as companies rush to meet Y2K deadline. ERP offerings add more functionality. SAP implemented by more than half of the Fortune 500.Early 1990s MRP II evolves into enterprise resource planning. In addition to an increase in functions, ERP systems have a graphical interface and client/server architecture. 1999 ERP becomes ubiquitous as companies rush to meet Y2K deadline. ERP offerings add more functionality. SAP implemented by more than half of the Fortune 500.2000 CIOs scramble to satisfy demand for bells and whistles.2001 1) Internet bubble bursts. CFOs discover maintaining ERP is almostas expensive as installing it. 2) Studies show ERP not delivering ROI. 3) Stories circulate of endless, expensive implementations.2002 ERP blamed for falling profits, poor stock performance and bad weather.2003 SAP announces new push for single instance. ERP is back! Related content brandpost How an Indian real-estate juggernaut keeps growing by harnessing the power of zero A South Indian real-estate titan is known for the infinite variety and impressive scale of its projects, but one of its most towering achievements amounts to nothing literally. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor May 31, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Hybrid working: the new workplace normal IT leaders discuss how a more broadly dispersed workforce impacts device deployment, connectivity, and the employee experience, even as more workers return to the office. By Michael Krieger May 31, 2023 5 mins Remote Work opinion Can you spot the hidden theme of CSO’s Future of Cybersecurity summit? By Beth Kormanik May 31, 2023 2 mins Events Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence case study How IT leaders use EV tech to fuel the transport revolution in Kenya Many African nations are starting to invest in electric vehicle (EV) transportation as a means to broaden access and help keep pace with global environmental initiatives. In Kenya, strides are being made despite industry and tech leaders grappling to By Vincent Matinde May 31, 2023 5 mins CIO CTO Emerging Technology Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe