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ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning: software to manage and integrate important business processes.

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a type of software that organizations use to manage and integrate their important business processes.

An ERP system can include functionality for:

  • Product Planning: Product lifecycle management
  • Purchasing: Supplier and procurement management
  • Manufacturing: Production planning and tracking
  • Marketing and Sales: CRM and commercial management
  • Inventory Management: Stock and logistics
  • Finance: Accounting, invoicing, treasury
  • Human Resources: Payroll, training, recruitment

An ERP system provides a single, real-time view of data across the enterprise, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.

Popular examples: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, NetSuite.

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