Thinking of upgrading your ERP to a new level of performance? Or switching from your current provider?
Then ISG’s 2025 Buyers Guide for Midsize Manufacturing ERP is a great source of advice. ISG – the independent global AI-centered technology research and IT advisory firm – has conducted a comprehensive assessment that places Sage X3 firmly as a top ERP solution – categorized as ‘leader’ – for manufacturing companies like yours. This leadership position reflects the strong performance of Sage X3 across both Product Experience and Customer Experience, two core dimensions used to evaluate ERP effectiveness for midsized manufacturers.
In fact, ISG classifies Sage X3 as Exemplary, the highest category reserved for ERP solution providers who score above the median in both customer and product value). Sage X3 earned a standout strength in Customer Experience – scoring 78.8%, one of the highest in the entire study. The ISG guide also highlights Sage X3 as a Leader across Product Experience, Platform, and Customer Experience, placing it consistently as a top provider in each category.
ISG reviewers stress that midsize manufacturers get the best value from ERP systems that balance functional breadth, adaptability, and cost efficiency. The Sage X3 architecture – known for its configurability and scalability, aligns well with these criteria. It also comes with manufacturing-specific features built-in, requiring less customization, while still providing the ability to tailor the solution to your needs. Its strengths in regulatory compliance, customer validation, and platform robustness were instrumental in earning the coveted market ‘leader’ ranking.
ISG’s evaluation is based on the Sage X3 2025 R1 (12.0.37) release. However, Sage has since introduced a new version incorporating Sage Copilot and a Sales Intelligence Agent – an AI-powered productivity assistant that enables users to interact with Sage X3 using natural language and receive continuous, trusted, and actionable insights about past, current, and future business performance, helping you anticipate risks and seize opportunities.
As AI and automation continue to reshape the ERP landscape, ERP framework fundamentals remain important. We hope you find the ISG 2026 Buyers Guide valuable and how it validates the position of Sage X3 as offering proven performance and next-generation innovation.
To read the full ISG report, you can access it here. If you’d like to get in touch to discuss the options for your next ERP, contact us.
