ERP systems must be scalable in terms of number of users, because some events could trigger new needs that cannot be easily fulfilled by a lesser solution.

For example, American automaker Chrysler has big plans for its Indiana facilities. The company is investing $374 million into plants in the central part of the state and is adding about 1,250 jobs. Currently, Indiana is the only area in North America where Chrysler makes transmissions, and business executives want to bolster their efforts there to ensure those operations are running smoothly and with the utmost efficiency.

Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Chrysler and Fiat, spoke at a recent event at the organization's transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana. He shared his vision of improving the way transmissions are made there as he hopes to further support his claim as a global leader in transmission manufacturing. 

"This is the sole region where we manufacture transmissions and – including all of the nearby facilities – it will be the largest transmission installation in the world," Marchionne said.

This is a massive venture and will require Chrysler to drastically increase its resources to support both a bevy of new employees and fuel Marchionne's ambition. Not all companies in the area will undergo projects of this magnitude, but it does speak to the importance of procuring a system that can support them.

Earlier this month, this blog mentioned the efforts of Crawford Industries, a local plastics manufacturer that hopes to add 11 new employees in the next two years. Most projects will fall somewhere between those of Crawford and Chrysler, it's important to have a system equipped to handle either.

By working with Indiana business management software systems providers, companies can obtain solutions like ERP software to help manage increased needs.