Decision Driver for Mid-Market ERP Software (MERP) The mid-market ERP model deals with the vendors with revenues between $50 million and $750 million, delivering solutions that Tier 1 suppliers would not handle in the past. But, the shrinking number of billion dollar plus prospects that remain, the availability of lower-cost computing platforms including Windows NT, and slowly decreasing implementation costs have led the major suppliers to compete in this market the traditional mid-market vendors are fighting back. Companies like Semite, Data Works, and Glove are creating partnerships, acquiring functionality, and developing vertical strategies to counter these new entrants. The Decision Drivers Mid Market ERP model assists selection teams in smaller companies, that have a much smaller margin for error than their multinational counterparts. They are struggling to locate accurate vendor information, define mandatory requirements, and justify their selection to management. The model focuses on Manufacturing, Distribution and Logistics, Financials, and Human Resources.   Tour Test drive our Vendor Selection Tools to better understand how they can work for you. Contact Information: For more information on Decision Tools for Vendor Selection please e-mail DTforVS@gartner.com. Related Services:   Gartner Decision Tools Alliance Program Gartner has successfully franchised its software measurement tools, methodologies and marketing solutions. Now your organization can leverage these tools and drive additional value to your clients.