ERP Hosting Models for Distribution Companies Balancing Cost and Control
Distribution companies depend on ERP platforms to coordinate inventory, warehousing, procurement, order management, finance, and partner operations. Choosing the right hosting model is not only a technical decision but a business control, cost, resilience, and growth decision. This guide explains the major ERP hosting models, the trade-offs between cost and control, and a practical framework for selecting an architecture that supports operational resilience, compliance, scalability, and modernization.