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A good balance of theoretical analysis and real\u2010world application examples of ERP and ASP is maintained. Some of the disadvantages were discussed from the managerial perspective. Based on these approaches, the possible future direction of ERP and ASP is explored.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>Today, organizations need ERP functionality to cope with the increasing complexity and competitive forces in the environment. Thus, ERP\u2010 and ASP\u2010delivered ERP systems are widely applied, often with disappointing consequences. The choice that organizations must make should be based on a thorough review of the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative<jats:italic>vis\u2010\u00e0\u2010vis<\/jats:italic>corporate strategies and resources.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>A good managerial overview of ERP and ASP for enterprise solutions. 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