# ERP whitepaper Deep Dive # ERP whitepaper ## In-depth ERP knowledge for your company ERP systems are at the heart of successful SMEs. They ensure **efficient processes**, **transparent workflows** and **future-proof digitalization**. But which ERP solution is right for your company? How can it be integrated smoothly into existing structures? And which best practices will help you get the most out of your ERP system? Our **free ERP whitepapers** provide you with in-depth knowledge on these and many other questions. Here you will find practical insights and valuable tips. Benefit from first-hand expert knowledge and discover specific recommendations for action for your industry. All white papers are available **to download free of charge**. Browse through our collection of white papers now and **secure the knowledge that will take your company forward**! 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Fast Track Implementation ### [Faster to success: ERP implementation in record time](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-fast-track-implementation/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-fast-track-implementation/) [![Whitepaper AI & ERP, what advantages it offers and how SMEs benefit](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/whitepaper_teaser-ki-erp.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/process-optimization/whitepaper-ai-and-erp-in-smes/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) ### [AI & ERP – How SMEs can benefit from the trend of the future](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/process-optimization/whitepaper-ai-and-erp-in-smes/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/process-optimization/whitepaper-ai-and-erp-in-smes/) [![Whitepaper ERP Trends](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/whitepaper-social_1200x627_erp-trends.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/erp-technology/whitepaper-erp-trends/) - ERP Updates ### [ERP future trends: Where is the journey heading?](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/erp-technology/whitepaper-erp-trends/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/erp-technology/whitepaper-erp-trends/) [![Online meetings](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/checkliste_meta-small-online-meetings.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-checkliste-online-meeting/) - Online Meetings ### [How you can carry out an ERP implementation remotely](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-checkliste-online-meeting/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-checkliste-online-meeting/) [![Whitepaper ERP overall process](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whitepaper_erp-gesamtprozess.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-overall-erp-process/) - Overall ERP process ### [The ERP implementation from A to Z](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-overall-erp-process/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-overall-erp-process/) [![](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/faq-haeufig-gestellte-fragen-lastenheft.png)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/erp-provider-selection/whitepaper-specifications/) - Specifications ### [The right way to an ERP specification sheet](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/erp-provider-selection/whitepaper-specifications/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/erp-provider-selection/whitepaper-specifications/) [![Whitepaper ERP introduction](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whitepaper_erp-einfuehrung.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-erp-implementation/) - ERP introduction ### [The 8 deadly sins of an ERP project](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-erp-implementation/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-erp-implementation/) [![Whitepaper ERP Industry 4.0](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/whitepaper_erp-industrie_40-1.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/corporate-development/whitepaper-erp-industry-40/) - Industry 4.0 ### [Service as the start of Industry 4.0](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/corporate-development/whitepaper-erp-industry-40/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/corporate-development/whitepaper-erp-industry-40/) [![Whitepaper ERP Project Management](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/whitepaper_meta-small-erp-projektmanagement.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/process-optimization/whitepaper-project-management/) - Project management ### [That’s why smart project managers rely on ERP](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/process-optimization/whitepaper-project-management/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/process-optimization/whitepaper-project-management/) [![Whitepaper Agile ERP implementation](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whitepaper_agile-erp-einfuehrung.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-agile-erp-einfuehrung/) - Agile ERP implementation ### [How to introduce your ERP system into your company in an agile way](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-agile-erp-einfuehrung/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-agile-erp-einfuehrung/) [![Whitepaper Change Management](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/whitepaper_change-management.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/corporate-development/whitepaper-erp-change-management/) - Change Management ### [How to correctly assess risks and side effects](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/corporate-development/whitepaper-erp-change-management/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/corporate-development/whitepaper-erp-change-management/) [![Whitepaper Project Management](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/whitepaper_projektmanagement.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-key-user-management/) - Key-User ### [Get everyone involved in the ERP project on board](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-key-user-management/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/project-management/whitepaper-key-user-management/) [![Whitepaper Provider Briefing](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/whitepaper_anbieter-briefing.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/erp-provider-selection/whitepaper-erp-provider-selection/) - ERP provider selection ### [Get the most out of your ERP workshops](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/erp-provider-selection/whitepaper-erp-provider-selection/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/erp-provider-selection/whitepaper-erp-provider-selection/) [![Usability Whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/whitepaper-usability.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/usability/whitepaper-usability/) - Usability ### [How I as a user recognize a good ERP system](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/usability/whitepaper-usability/) [continue to the whitepaper](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/knowledge/usability/whitepaper-usability/)