Integrated Management Solutions, Inc. manages hundreds of Big Data and Direct Marketing databases, ranging from U.S. B2B and B2C along with Big Data Analytics consultation. IMS also' promotes Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) corporate software, and publishes the "ERP STRATEGIES HANDBOOK" which analyzes corporate strategies, process analysis efforts, redesign efforts, and development and implementation strategies. In reviewing redesign efforts, we focus on cost-analysis techniques, workflow systems, new information systems (IS) designs, human performance changes, customer surveys, product redesign, and general approaches to managing an ERP effort. We also consider trends, techniques,and software tools, as well as problems and successes in each of these niches. We survey industries to identify best practices and determine what types of applications are being undertaken in specific domains and their success rates. To support your success in using IMS' ERP strategic planning metholodogy, we also provide easy access to the latest ERP-related articles, conferences, and other useful sources.