ERP Software Selection

By: Jennifer Bailey
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:09:59
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Enterprise resource planning is a business management system that integrates all facets of the business, including planning, manufacturing, sales and marketing. All functional departments that are involved in operations or production are integrated in one system.

Since ERP packages are not designed to support customization, most businesses implement the best practices embedded in the acquired ERP system. Customizing an ERP package can be very expensive and complicated. The move to ERP is a project of breathtaking scope, and the selection of software is of critical importance. ERP software installation has many variables such as, the number of divisions it will serve, the number of modules installed, the amount of integration that will be required with existing systems, the readiness of the company to change and the ambition of the project.

The software selection is based on the processes in the concerned organization. As such, the functionality should be well defined. In case of a manufacturing unit, the core business would obviously be manufacturing, and software that is specific to such an organization should be chosen. The software that is designed for discrete manufacturing may not suit process manufacturing.

Some ERP packages are very generic in their reports and inquiries, and customization is expected in every implementation. In such cases, third party reporting packages that interface well to particular ERP should be purchased. Companies also have a choice of web-based ERP systems that require no client side installation and are cross-platform and centrally maintained. These systems can be accessed through web browsers.

The ERP software attempts to integrate all departments and functions across a company onto a single computer system. This integrated approach can have a tremendous payback if companies install the software correctly.

ERP Software provides detailed information on ERP Software, ERP Software Solutions, ERP Software Companies, Manufacturing ERP Software and more. ERP Software is affiliated with HR Software Solutions.

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