ERP in the Age of Intelligent Enterprises: Insights from SAP Labs India Leader at SDMIMD

SDMIMD hosted an insightful session on the evolution and future of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems by Mr. Sudhir S. Mysore, Director – Engineering, SAP Labs, as part of the Business Information Systems (BIS) course for the PGDM 2025–27 batch.

With over two decades of global experience across Infosys, IBM, SAP, Mr. Sudhir traced ERP’s journey from the mainframe and MRP era of the 1960s to today’s cloud-native, AI-driven intelligent enterprise platforms. He explained how modern ERP has transformed from a back-office system into the digital nervous system of organizations, enabling real-time decision-making across finance, supply chain, procurement, and production.

Highlighting advancements such as AI-assisted planning, predictive analytics, and integration suites, he emphasized that ERP systems now shape agility, competitiveness, and global operational efficiency.

Mr. Sudhir stressed that ERP literacy is a non-negotiable skill for future managers, as enterprises increasingly seek leaders who can bridge business understanding with digital capability.

The session strengthened SDMIMD’s commitment to preparing students for technology-led managerial roles in a rapidly evolving business landscape.