Enterprise resource planning (ERP) in business: a contextual snapshot

Purpose This paper aims to delve into the developing field of enterprise resource planning (ERP) research through a thorough bibliometric analysis. Design/methodology/approach Drawing insights from sample articles of prominent databases, this study delves into thematic clusters, key contributors and emerging trends within the ERP domain. Findings This research shows a significant increase in single-authored ERP publications. It also highlights contributions from emerging economies and identifies key research areas such as ERP implementation and critical success factors. In addition, there is a growing interest in sustainability and impact assessment. Originality/value This study provides insights into past and present research trends and suggests potential research themes, questions and keywords for future exploration in this field.