ERPEnterprise Resources Planning

What is ERP?

• Enterprise Resource Planning• Support business through optimizing,

maintaining, and tracking business functions• Broken down into business processes– HRM– Distribution– Financials– Manufacturing

• It may also integrate key customers and suppliers as part of the enterprise’s operation.

ERP software/ system

• Enterprise resource planning software/ system– allows an organization to use a system of

integrated applications to manage the business(e.g development, manufacturing, sales and marketing)

Model of ERP

Internal Benefits of ERP

• A real-time system

• Increased productivity • Reduced operating costs• Improved internal communication• Integration of a single source of data

External Benefits of ERP

• Improved customer service and order fulfillment

• Improved communication with suppliers and customers

• Enhanced competitive position

• Increased sales and profits

Vendors

• Microsoft Dynamics

• SAP

• Oracle

• PeopleSoft

• SSA Global

Work Cited

• http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/E/ERP.html

• www.slideshare.net/Agcristi/erpppt• http://www.bloorresearch.com/analysis/1160

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