Is SaaS a more compelling advantage for ERP solutions? Over the past few months, Knowledge Infusion reviewed some of the leading SaaS and on-premise ERP vendors to assess functional innovation, deployment, upgrade efficiencies, and return on investment over the past five years. Knowledge Infusion interviewed some of the leading companies using both traditional and modern ERP solutions. The result: SaaS-based ERP solutions now offer a compelling advantage for companies looking for a more flexible and innovative path to managing their workforce. This report defines the next generation system-of-record, outlines the changes and challenges with current technology, and discusses how continuous innovation has now become critical for any “new” system-of-record.