ERP
is an integrated management
process for company-wide management of a business
enterprise. The concepts and techniques of
ERP
must be applied across
all company functions. ERP
integrates management
processes to assure that decisions and planning are
born out of the same databases, assumptions and methodology
and language--and includes Continual
improvement techniques and
supply chain management.
ERP
solutions focus on optimizing
productivity by focusing on planning and executive
reporting of the Enterprise as an integrated unit.
When used as an integrated management process companies
significantly improve their business performance and
competitive positions.