 - ERP (enterprise resource planning) is an industry term for the broad set of activities that helps a business manage the important parts of its business. The information made available through an ERP system provides visibility for key performance indicators (KPIs) required for meeting corporate objectives. ERP software applications can be used to manage product planning, parts purchasing, inventories, interacting with suppliers, providing customer service, and tracking orders. ERP can also include application modules for the finance and human resources aspects of a business. Typically, an ERP system uses or is integrated with a relational database system.
The deployment of an ERP system can involve considerable business process analysis, employee retraining, and new work procedures.
Rebecca Gill, vice president of Technology Group International says:
"For almost twenty years we have had people ask for demonstration copies of our ERP software, so they may play with it at their leisure. For years we have said no and we've done so with good reason. An ERP package is an advanced system. It isn't Microsoft Office and it isn't an iPhone. You can't simply turn it on and expect it to run without training."
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Learn more about SAP ERP software |
| SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade best practices: Learn how to overcome SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 challenges and pitfalls, how to avoid mistakes during the upgrade process and how to minimize the impact of your upgrade on other systems. |
| SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade planning and strategy: Designing an SAP upgrade stategy is critical to the success of your SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade project. Decide whether you want a technical, functional or strategic upgrade. |
| SAP ERP Central Component (ECC 6.0) upgrade guide: This guide explores best practices for SAP ERP upgrades, and is designed for an SAP ECC 6.0 upgrade project. |
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| CONTRIBUTORS: |
Paul Brislen and K. R. Krishnakumar |
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13 Oct 2009
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