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Rigid regulations and compliance requirements are a reality for manufacturers in process related sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage and other industries. As growth expectations emerge as the dominant business driver, these sectors are implementing "ERP Plus," reaching beyond the traditional boundaries of ERP to include special features and extended functionality. Manufacturers in process related industries require special features in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and the complementary applications extend core ERP functionality. This report is a roadmap for process manufacturers seeking growth while effectively controlling costs and meeting the rigid regulations and compliance requirements imposed on various industries.