E<\/strong>nterprise\u00a0r<\/strong>esource\u00a0p<\/strong>lanning (ERP<\/strong>)<\/em>\u00a0is\u00a0business process management\u00a0software\u00a0that allows an organization to use a system of\u00a0integrated\u00a0applications to manage the business and automate many\u00a0back office\u00a0functions related to technology, services and human resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

ERP software typically integrates all facets of an operation\u00a0\u2014 i<\/span>ncluding product planning, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing\u00a0\u2014<\/span>\u00a0in a single database, application and user interface.<\/span><\/p>\n

ERP is an Enterprise Application<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

ERP software is considered to be a type of\u00a0enterprise application, that is software designed to be used by larger businesses and often requires dedicated teams to customize and analyze the data and to handle upgrades and deployment. In contrast,\u00a0Small business ERP applications are lightweight business management software solutions, often customized for a specific business industry or vertical.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today most organizations implement ERP systems to replace legacy software or to incorporate ERP applications because no system currently exists. In fact, a 2016 study by Panorama Consulting Solutions, LLC., indicates that organizations implement ERP for the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n

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• To replace out-of-date ERP software (49%)<\/span><\/li>\n
• To replace homegrown systems (16%)<\/span><\/li>\n
• To replace accounting software (15%)<\/span><\/li>\n
• To replace other non-ERP systems \/ had no system (20%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  ERP Software Modules Explained<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

  ERP software typically consists of multiple\u00a0enterprise software\u00a0modules that are individually purchased, based on what best meets the specific needs and technical capabilities of the organization. Each ERP module is focused on one area of business processes, such as product development or marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n

  Some of the most common ERP modules include those for product planning, material purchasing, inventory control, distribution, accounting, marketing, finance and HR. A business will typically use a combination of different modules to manage back-office activities and tasks including the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Distribution process management<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Supply chain management<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Services knowledge base<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Configure prices<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Improve accuracy of financial data<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Facilitate better project planning<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Automate the employee life-cycle<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Standardize critical business procedures<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Reduce redundant tasks<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Assess business needs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Accounting and financial applications<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Lower purchasing costs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Manage human resources and payroll<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As the ERP methodology has become more popular,\u00a0software applications\u00a0have emerged to help business managers implement ERP in to other business activities and may incorporate modules for\u00a0CRM\u00a0and\u00a0business intelligence, presenting it as a single\u00a0unified\u00a0package.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The basic goal of using an enterprise resource planning system is to provide one central repository for all information that is shared by all the various ERP facets to improve the flow of data across the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Enterprise ERP Trends<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The ERP field can be slow to change, but the last couple of years have unleashed new technology trends which are fundamentally shifting the entire area. The following new and continuing computing trends have an impact on the growth of enterprise ERP software:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Mobile ERP\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Executives and employees want real-time access to information, regardless of where they are. It is expected that businesses will embrace mobile ERP for the reports, dashboards and to conduct key business processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cloud ERP<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The cloud has been advancing steadily into the enterprise for some time, but many ERP users have been reluctant to place data in the cloud. Those reservations have gradually been evaporating, however, as the advantages of the cloud become apparent.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Social ERP<\/span><\/h3>\n

    There has been much hype around social media and how important\u00a0\u2014<\/span>or not\u00a0\u2014<\/span>\u00a0it is to add to ERP systems. Certainly, vendors have been quick to seize the initiative, adding social media packages to their ERP systems with much fanfare. But some wonder if there is really much gain to be had by integrating social media with ERP.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Two-tier ERP<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Enterprises once attempted to build an all-encompassing ERP system to take care of every aspect of organizational systems. But some expensive failures have gradually brought about a change in strategy \u2013 adopting two tiers of ERP.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For your ERP Solutions please contact SkyTechNG<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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