An ERP (enterprise resource planning) is a software system that helps integrate data that businesses use on day-to-day bases. An ERP helps manage activities that businesses need to do in order to have a better view of the business and the business process. An ERP system has a flow of data between its applications to create effective software to help ease the business process and data collection. An enterprise resource planning software is a great resource for a business to have because this type of software can help in many different ways, including inventory control, access to scalability, and more!
I think this diagram is a great way to explain what an ERP really is. It’s every aspect of a business and what factors they really need to look at, all put into a software program to make it easily accessible and able to view by everyone who needs to see and track it. This software is a great way to help increase the efficiency of a business through its great organizational features of all information needed as well.
Hello Jessica,
I agree that the diagram you included accurately and simply clarifies what ERP is and what it includes. The diagram shows that an ERP can include everything from payment and billing to analytics reports and CRMs. I also think that a key point in the diagram is that a CRM is included in an ERP. We learned about the importance of both of these platforms as well as how they are similar and different during class time. So I believe this diagram allows for others to understand how a CRM and ERP collaborate under one platform to allow for the most efficient use of technology.