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Configure, Buy, or Build? How AI Changes ERP Decisions
May 14th, 2026 | 1 PM ET
ERP implementations rarely fail because of core functionality. They fail in the last mile. That final 20%—industry-specific workflows, company-specific processes, and edge-case requirements—often costs 3–10x the ERP platform itself. This is where most organizations lose control of scope, cost, and timelines. However, AI-native ERP strategies are changing that equation. Instead of forcing customization inside the ERP or relying on fragile bolt-ons, platforms like AiSpecify enable enterprises to build governed, auditable applications around the ERP. As a result, organizations can extend ERP capabilities without compromising data integrity, upgrade paths, or architectural discipline.
This webinar explores how enterprise-native AI differs fundamentally from AI-assisted coding. While AI-assisted tools generate code probabilistically, enterprise-native AI platforms operate with deterministic, spec-driven development. This distinction matters. It directly impacts governance, auditability, and long-term maintainability—three pillars often overlooked during ERP selection and implementation. Moreover, the session introduces a practical decision framework. It helps teams determine when to configure the ERP, when to adopt a bolt-on solution, and when to build a custom application. With AI in the mix, that decision calculus shifts significantly, reducing both implementation friction and lifecycle costs.
Finally, the session grounds theory in execution. You will walk through real-world use cases, including accelerating SAP S/4HANA migrations with AI-generated applications, mapping legacy Oracle data models to modern architectures, and automating custom report migration into purpose-built applications. Additional examples include building compliant ASC 842 lease accounting solutions and reducing reliance on expensive ERP customizations. Ultimately, you will learn how AI-native application development reduces total cost of ownership while preserving the integrity of your ERP core. You will also leave with a clear set of questions to evaluate AI extensibility across ERP vendors—whether you are selecting a new system, migrating, or optimizing your current environment.
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Learning Objectives:
Understand the difference between AI-assisted coding and enterprise-native AI, and why it matters for ERP extensibility, governance, and auditability Learn a practical framework to decide when to configure your ERP, adopt a bolt-on, or build a custom application—and how AI reshapes this decision Explore how spec-driven development bridges business intent and production-ready applications with deterministic, auditable outcomes Review real-world case studies, including AI-driven SAP S/4HANA migrations, legacy Oracle data mapping, and custom application development such as ASC 842 lease accounting Understand how AI reduces lifecycle TCO by replacing fragile customizations and expensive bolt-ons without modifying the ERP core Learn the critical questions to ask ERP vendors about AI extensibility across evaluation, migration, and optimization phases Analyze how AI transforms the economics of ERP’s “last mile,” reducing the cost of industry- and company-specific functionality that historically exceeded platform costs
Speakers
Sam Yen
GM of AI | Everest Systems
Sam is a design and innovation leader who has spent 25 years helping large corporations reinvent for the better. He’s worked at small startups and some of the world’s largest software companies, as well as taught creativity and innovation at the Hasso Plattner Institute for Design at Stanford (the “d.school”) and Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.
Prior, Sam was Chief Innovation Officer for Global Banking at J.P.Morgan, responsible for digital products, platform, innovation, and product strategy. Prior, at SAP, he was the company’s first Chief Design Officer and helped lead an internal user experience revolution, which earned the company recognition as one of the world’s most design-centered organizations.
Sam Gupta
CEO | ElevatIQ
Sam Gupta has been a thought leader in the digital transformation space for nearly two decades, with the primary focus on business software. Sam is rated as #1 thought leader in the ERP and CRM categories and #5 in the digital transformation category on Thinkers 360. He is also among the top 100 thought leaders across all categories. He has been part of large transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 corporations, but now spends his time consulting with SMEs as a CEO at ElevatIQ. Sam regularly speaks at industry conferences and contributes his experiences through many popular blogs and publications. He also hosts a podcast called WBSRocks, focused on business growth through digital transformation, where he interviews top influencers and executives focused on digital transformation.
