4.6 general chat
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Purp pretty much gave you the general idea. It pretty much does what it describes. ERP systems integrate all aspects of a business through (at least this is the trend) centralized databases (there is also an applications patching approach that is starting to be phased out). There is a module for every business process. For example, there is one for HR, one for finances, etc. These modules are patched together to form the ERP system.
It pretty much automates various task to improve effeciency. They also improve communications with vendors and customers.
EDIT: Amazon.com is the perfect example of a full ERP implentation. They don't carry inventory (because it's expensive to do so and they don't have to) and they have a large enough database of customer info that they can recommend purchases to you.
It pretty much automates various task to improve effeciency. They also improve communications with vendors and customers.
EDIT: Amazon.com is the perfect example of a full ERP implentation. They don't carry inventory (because it's expensive to do so and they don't have to) and they have a large enough database of customer info that they can recommend purchases to you.
Last edited by 945LSTANG; Sep 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM.
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