ERP systems integrate all business management functions across a company onto a single computer system. ERP combines finance, HR, manufacturing and distribution into a single program that runs off a single database allowing for improved information sharing and communication between departments. Implementing an ERP system provides benefits like streamlined processes, reduced data entry, improved workflow efficiency, and improved customer satisfaction through better delivery and quality. Major ERP vendors include SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft.
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ERP systems integrate all business management functions across a company onto a single computer system. ERP combines finance, HR, manufacturing and distribution into a single program that runs off a single database allowing for improved information sharing and communication between departments. Implementing an ERP system provides benefits like streamlined processes, reduced data entry, improved workflow efficiency, and improved customer satisfaction through better delivery and quality. Major ERP vendors include SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft.
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What is ERP?
• ERP stands for “Enterprise Resource Planning”.
• The definition of enterprise resource planning is an
integrated software solution used to manage a company’s resources. • ERP systems integrate all business management functions, including planning, inventory/materials management, engineering, order processing, manufacturing, purchasing, accounting and finance, human resources, and more. Why implement an ERP system?
• ERP software integrates all departments and functions
across a company onto a single computer system that can serve all those different departments' particular needs. • ERP combines finance, HR, manufacturing and distribution all together into a single, integrated software program that runs off a single database so that the various departments can more easily share information and communicate with each other. • This integrated approach can have a tremendous payback provided the software is installed and used correctly. What are the benefits of an ERP System? • The benefits derived from ERP can far outweigh the costs of the system, providing that the system is selected carefully and is appropriate for your company from a feature, cost, and technology standpoint. • Some of the benefits realized are: • A single integrated system • Streamlining processes and workflows • Reduce redundant data entry and processes Benefits contd… • Establish uniform processes that are based on recognized best business practices • Information sharing across departments • Improved access to information • Turn collections faster based on better visibility into accounts and fewer billing and/or delivery errors Benefits contd… • Improved workflow and efficiency • Improved customer satisfaction based on improved on-time delivery, increased quality, shortened delivery times • Reduced inventory costs resulting from better planning, tracking and forecasting of requirements Benefits contd… • Decrease in vendor pricing by taking better advantage of quantity breaks and tracking vendor performance • Track actual costs of activities and perform activity based costing • Provide a consolidated picture of sales, inventory and receivables • What are Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems? • SAP mean System Applications and Products • Incredibly large, extensive software packages used to manage a Company's business processes. • Standard software packages that must be configured to meet the needs of a company • Database programs with the following functions: • Input • Storage/Retrieval • Manipulation • Output Who are the big ERP vendors? •SAP, the German juggernaut •Systems, Analysis and Products in Data Processing. •It is implemented in every fortunes 500 companies at least 9 out of 10 •Oracle/PeopleSoft/J. D. Edwards (J.D. Orisoft) •Microsoft Great Plains, aimed at smaller companies •SAP Business One is competing product • It brings discipline in the Company • Has various authorization level, Complete tract record of entries, correction and movements. • Drilldown facility for mapping the complete transaction • Brings over all efficiency in the organization • Best for growth of business • Brings various controlling mechanism • Export / import of data to external source • It can be implemented in various languages • It can handle multiple currencies • Auto bank reconciliation • Scope for work from home or gives freedom to work form remote location • It gives opportunity to use same data to address more then one period. • Provided confidence to auditors • It enhance your carrier