ERP
By definition, an ERP system is a complex software solution whose elements are integrated into a common platform for enterprise resource management. Business management systems have evolved over time, starting with simple programs and then planning production materials, is mainly focused on management of production processes and financial accounting activities.
ERP systems integrate all functions performed by current management of a company, starting from planning, to ensure the stock of raw materials, technology definition, coordination of production processes and, last but not least, to achieve financial management accounting, human resources, stocks of finished products through developing and maintaining relationships with customers and business partners. Such a system allows ERP makers achieve comprehensive analysis on the achievement of business plan.
The benefits of an ERP system:
- Information online / real time for all functional areas of an organization;
- Data standardization and accuracy at the enterprise level;
- Applications include best practices in the industry;
- Efficiency that the company records;
- Analyses and reports that can be used for long-term planning;
- Benefits provided by an ERP system;
- Information is entered into the system only once;
- Mandates the use of industry best practices;
- Allows customization;
- Provides functionality to interact with other modules;
- Provides diversified management reporting tools.