ERP In 2026: More AI, More Best-Of-Breed Add-Ons
CIO, Monday, January 26th, 2026
AI agents will likely take over more ERP functionality in the coming year, with systems becoming more modular and flexible at the same time, according to CIOs and industry experts.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are poised for major disruption in 2026, with AI taking over some capabilities and modular, best-of-breed apps replacing some functionality in all-in-one ERP solutions, IT leaders and industry observers say.
The biggest impact will be AI, with more functionality within ERP systems becoming automated and less dependent on human interaction. Some experts see AI increasingly taking over several ERP functions, including invoicing, employee onboarding, and balancing books, as well as ERP systems using AI to drive better data insights.