Latest Trends of ERP Software Solution in 2026
                     LATEST TRENDS OF 
ERP SOFTWARE Presented by Conacent Consulting
SOLUTION IN 2026
INTRODUCTION
Digital economy in 2026 demands real-time intelligence and 
flexibility.
Shift from traditional ERP systems to modern, cloud-based, AI-
enabled platforms.
Conacent Consulting insights: how Indian enterprises choose 
and deploy ERP solutions.
FROM ON-PREMISE TO 
CLOUD-NATIVE ERP
Cloud-based architectures now standard.
Advantages: scalability, lower upfront costs, faster updates.
Importance for Indian SMEs and large enterprises: supports 
growth and remote work.
Cloud adoption as a core criterion for selecting ERP solutions.
EMBEDDED AI, PREDICTIVE 
ANALYTICS & AUTOMATION
AI and ML in ERP for forecasting demand and inventory 
optimization.
Workflow automation: invoices, payroll, approvals.
AI-driven assistants and anomaly detection.
ERP vendors must demonstrate intelligence beyond 
standard modules.
MODULAR/COMPOSABLE 
ARCHITECTURE & INDUSTRY-
SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS
Modular systems: finance, HR, manufacturing, supply 
chain.
Industry-specific ERP solutions: manufacturing, retail, 
healthcare, logistics.
Benefits: faster implementation, higher ROI.
Key consideration for selecting ERP in India.
MOBILE-FIRST ACCESS, IOT 
& REAL-TIME INSIGHTS
Mobile dashboards, approvals, 
and field operations support.
IoT integration: smart sensors, 
logistics tracking.
Real-time analytics and digital 
twins for operations simulation.
Ensure mobile-and-device 
access is native in ERP selection.
DATA-SECURITY, 
COMPLIANCE & 
GOVERNANCE
Role-based access, encryption, and audit trails.
Compliance with local laws: data privacy, GST, cross-border 
operations.
Security and governance as mandatory features for top 
ERP solutions in India.
LOW-CODE/NO-CODE 
CUSTOMIZATION & BETTER 
UX
Drag-and-drop workflow 
builders and citizen-
developer tools.
Focus on usability: shorter 
training, cleaner interface.
Benefits: faster adoption, 
improved change 
management.
Key factor for selecting ERP 
in Indian enterprises.
SUSTAINABILITY, ESG & 
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 
ALIGNMENT
ERP supports sustainability and ESG initiatives.
Enhances business resilience and transformation agendas.
Choosing ERP aligned with ESG goals differentiates 
organizations.
WHY CONACENT 
CONSULTING & FINAL 
THOUGHTS?
Needs assessment aligned with strategy.
Modular cloud-ERP architectures with AI, mobility, and domain 
workflows.
Built-in compliance and security.
Low-code customization and real-user adoption.
ERP in 2026: benchmark focuses on intelligence, flexibility, mobile 
readiness, and security.
Conacent Consulting as partner for agile, insightful, competitive 
ERP adoption.