EpiUsers Podcast | The SaaS Reckoning, Ownership, Lock In, what's Next for ERP? | Series 3 EpiSode 2

As ERP vendors continue pushing customers toward SaaS and cloud-first strategies, many organizations are asking an important question: Are we gaining innovation, or giving up control? In this episode of the EpiUsers Podcast, Jose Gomez and Bryan DeRuvo sit down with independent ERP analyst Eric Kimberling @erickimberling to discuss the future of SaaS, cloud ERP, AI, vendor lock-in, and the strategic decisions businesses need to make as the ERP landscape continues to evolve. Together, they explore the opportunities, risks, and realities behind today's ERP transformation initiatives and discuss whether the industry is solving the right problems for customers. Topics Covered ✅ The shift toward SaaS and cloud ERP ✅ Data ownership and customer control ✅ Vendor lock-in risks and long-term business flexibility ✅ The true cost of SaaS ERP ✅ AI's impact on ERP innovation ✅ Platform ecosystems and low-code development ✅ Best-of-breed vs. all-in-one ERP strategies ✅ What the next generation of ERP software may look like About Our Guest @erickimberling Founder & CEO, Third Stage Consulting Eric Kimberling is one of the leading independent ERP and digital transformation advisors in the world. Through Third Stage Consulting, he helps organizations navigate ERP selection, implementation, digital transformation, and organizational change management. 🔗 LinkedIn:   / erickimberling   🔗 Website: https://thirdstage-consulting.com