The ERP Perspective: The AI-Native Finance Stack: Is ERP Still the Centre of Finance Transformation? with John Cusick (Echo Park Consulting)

Is AI replacing ERP...

Or is it making ERP more important than ever?

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we're joined by John Cusick, President of Echo Park Consulting, to explore how AI is reshaping the role of ERP in finance, enterprise architecture, and business transformation.

As AI-native platforms, intelligent agents, and automation continue to evolve, organisations are rethinking what ERP should do and how it fits into the future of the enterprise.

In this episode, we cover:
• Is ERP still the centre of finance transformation?
• Why ERP remains the trusted foundation of the enterprise
• How AI-native ERP platforms are catching up with legacy systems
• The evolving role of ERP in modern finance
• How AI agents could transform the month-end close
• Why AI ERP could be a game changer for SMBs
• What the future enterprise technology stack could look like

Key takeaway:
ERP isn't becoming less relevant.
It's becoming the platform that enables AI to deliver real business value.
The organisations that succeed won't choose between ERP and AI.
They'll combine trusted ERP foundations with AI-driven intelligence to create faster decisions, stronger governance, and better business outcomes.