As manufacturing companies scale, ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics often become rigid, complex, and costly to maintain, requiring expensive consultants and inefficient workarounds. Businesses struggle with outdated modules, slow adoption, cloud migration challenges, and excessive customization needs. Instead of streamlining operations, ERPs frequently add complexity, forcing companies to build parallel solutions or rely on manual processes. The article argues for a shift toward AI-enabled ERP services that reduce reliance on consultants, simplify customization, and accelerate implementation, making ERP more adaptive and cost-effective.