Understand six critical ERP gaps costing manufacturers millions annually and how to close them with a connected operations layer. This guide highlights six pervasive gaps in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, and D365 that result in significant inefficiencies and lost revenue for manufacturers. From untracked commercial commitments to outdated debtors' reports, these gaps are not ERP failures but reflect the system's inherent design limitations. Backed by industry-specific examples, the guide quantifies these gaps — amounting to tens of crores annually for a ₹400 Cr manufacturer. It outlines a practical, execution-driven solution: a connected operations layer designed to complement and extend ERP capabilities without replacing them. By reading this guide, operational leaders will gain actionable insights to tighten governance, reduce revenue leakage, and enable faster decision-making. The six critical gaps ERP systems cannot bridge. Quantified financial impact of these gaps on manufacturers. Why ERP limitations arise from design, not implementation failures. How connected operations layers effectively close these gaps