Resources & Insights
Research, frameworks, and practical guides from Cherry Street's consulting practitioners.
Guides
2026 Manufacturing ERP Selection Guide
A comprehensive 28-page guide covering requirements gathering, vendor evaluation criteria, demo scripting, and reference-check frameworks tailored for small and mid-market manufacturers.
AI Readiness Assessment Framework
A self-scoring diagnostic that evaluates your data infrastructure, talent, governance, and use-case prioritization to determine where AI can deliver real ROI in your operations.
ERP Contract Negotiation Playbook
Twelve critical clauses every manufacturer should negotiate before signing an ERP contract — covering licensing, implementation caps, SLAs, and exit provisions.
Research
The State of ERP in Manufacturing 2026
Survey data from 1,000+ manufacturing executives on ERP satisfaction, migration timelines, cloud adoption rates, and top investment priorities for the next 24 months.
Top 10 ERP Systems for Manufacturers
An independent, vendor-neutral comparison of the leading ERP platforms across discrete, process, and mixed-mode manufacturing environments.
Total Cost of Ownership: Cloud vs. On-Premise ERP
A detailed 5-year TCO model comparing cloud and on-premise ERP deployments, including hidden costs most vendors won't surface during the sales process.
Case Studies
How a $180M Discrete Manufacturer Cut Go-Live Time by 30%
Learn how Cherry Street's accelerated implementation methodology helped a discrete manufacturer go live on schedule and under budget across three production facilities.
Predictive Maintenance AI Reduces Downtime by 40%
A process manufacturer deployed Cherry Street's custom predictive maintenance model, reducing unplanned downtime by 40% and saving $1.8M annually in maintenance costs.
Supply Chain Visibility Saves $2.1M in Inventory Costs
A wholesale distributor leveraged Cherry Street's supply chain visibility platform to reduce excess inventory by 22% and improve order fulfillment rates to 98.5%.