Most organizations across the world have realized that in a rapidly changing environment, it is impossible to create and maintain a custom designed software package which will cater to all their requirements and also be completely up-to-date. Realizing the requirement of user organizations some of the leading software companies have designed Enterprise Resource Planning software which will offer an integrated software solution to all the functions of an organization.
Features of ERP
Some of the major features of ERP and what ERP can do for the business system are as below:
ERP facilitates company-wide Integrated Information System covering all functional areas like Accounts, Manufacturing, Selling and distribution, Payables, Receivables, Inventory, Human resources, Purchases etc
ERP performs core corporate activities and increases customer service and thereby augmenting the Corporate Image
ERP bridges the information gap across the organization
ERP provides for complete integration of Systems not only across the departments in a company but also across the companies under the same management
ERP is the only solution for better Project Management
ERP allows automatic introduction of latest technologies like Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Internet, Intranet, Video conferencing, E-Commerce etc
ERP eliminates most of the business problems like Material shortages, Productivity enhancements, customer service, Cash Management, Inventory problems, Quality problems, Prompt delivery etc
ERP not only addresses the current requirements of the company but also provides the opportunity for continually improving and refining business processes
ERP provides business intelligence tools like Decision Support Systems (DSS), Executive Information System (EIS), Reporting, Data Mining and Early Warning & Systems (Robots) for enabling people to make better decisions and thus improve their business processes
