Enterprise
resource planning systems (ERPs) are management information systems
used by businesses to integrate and automate production and operation
aspects of a company
ERP
software deals with the logistics of manufacturing, distribution,
inventory, invoicing and accounting. Business activities such
as production, inventory management, sales, delivery and billing
can benefit from an efficient ERP software solution.
Enterprise resource planning involves the operational and functional
aspects of a business and integrates them into one system. It can
combine manufacturing and warehousing processes with sales and
billing systems. Enterprise resource planning software deals with
departments business-wide. For this reason it involves varied and
complex applications.
ERP software may consist of modules for the following business
divisions with emphasis on efficiency and non duplication:
The implementation of such a functionally wide software system
can be a complicated process, especially for larger companies.
Companies of all sizes can benefit by researching vendors based
on an assessment of their firm's own needs. Third party consulting
companies can help businesses analyze various ERP software features
on a business and technical level. Outsourced companies can offer
advice on standards and industry specific options.
ERP software vendors claim successful implementation of a complete
ERP application can:
provide transparency across a company
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integrate all standard business processes
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lower production, inventory, ordering and accounting costs
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increase profitability through efficiency
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reduced errors, stock outs and fulfillment times
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aid in asset management
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reduce the total cost of ownership of multiple applications
ERP software is sometimes referred to as MRP (Manufacturing Requirements
Planning Software). Bizloader highlights the following industry heavyweights in ERP
software.
SAP
Provides comprehensive, industry leading client/server enterprise
software solutions for companies of all sizes with applications
enhanced by industry specific features. Touts enterprise resource
planning software with a flexible, open technology platform. End-to-end
software functionality for enterprise management and support.
mySAP ERP comes with four individual solutions (financials, corporate
services, human capital management and operations) that support
key business processes.
“mySAP
ERP combines the world's most complete, scalable, and effective
software for enterprise resource planning (ERP) with a flexible,
open technology platform that can leverage and integrate SAP
and non-SAP systems. Our industry-leading solution provides
end-to-end software functionality for enterprise management
and support -- plus support for systems management -- all powered
by the SAP NetWeaver platform.”
SSA Global
Offers highly functional service oriented core ERP and extension
solutions addressing strategic enterprise requirements. Offers
complete ERP end-to-end solutions and best-in-class modules. Designs
ERP software solutions for a wide range of manufacturing industries.
SSA ERP is available in two versions. Downloadable ERP solution
kit available on company website.
“SSA
Global is a new kind of ERP vendor with a better way of getting
things done. We've extended ERP across every enterprise process
- from supplier to employee to customer. Whether you're looking
for a complete, end-to-end ERP solution, or best-in-class components
like supply chain management execution applications, we can
help you pick what's critical to your organization, implement
it fast, and make it pay. Let's get started. Tell us how we
can help your company move forward faster.”
Oracle and PeopleSoft
The June 2005 merger of the companies combine two industry leaders
in the enterprise software industry. Now a provider of information
driven business software that automate companies. Enterprise products
suited for corporate performance, customer relationship, human
capital, supply chain and financial management as well as procurement
and project management. Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft Enterprise
, JD Edwards Enterprise One and JD Edwards World applications.
“Oracle
Enterprise Manager with Oracle Grid Control provides a single,
integrated interface for administering and monitoring applications
and systems based on the Oracle technology stack. Enterprise
Manager includes complete monitoring, performance management,
distributed database and application server administration,
enhanced diagnostics, automated tuning, and an architecture
that allows administrators to manage from anywhere.”
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