ERP systems
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are integrated software applications designed to manage and automate core business processes across an organization, including finance, human resources, manufacturing, supply chain, and services. They provide a centralized database and unified interface…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1990
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- ERP systems were created to integrate disparate business functions and data sources, which previously operated in isolated 'silos' using fragmented, often manual, or custom-built solutions. This fragmentation led to inefficiencies, data inconsistencies, high operational costs, and a lack of real-time visibility into the overall business performance, hindering effective decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
- Platforms
- Mobile operating systems (iOS, Android) for companion apps, Client-server architectures, On-premise servers (Windows Server, Linux, Unix), Database systems (Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA, DB2), Web browsers (for web-enabled and cloud ERP), Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SAP Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure)
Related technologies
- Cloud Computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Database Management Systems (Oracle Database, SAP HANA, SQL Server)
- SCM (Supply Chain Management) systems
- CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems
- Mobile Applications
- BI (Business Intelligence) and Analytics tools
- AI/Machine Learning
- IoT (Internet of Things) devices
- RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
- Middleware and Integration Platforms (e.g., APIs, ESBs)
Notable users
- Walmart
- Coca-Cola
- Various government agencies and educational institutions
- Chevron
- Procter & Gamble
- Amazon (for internal operations, though they also offer AWS services)
- General Electric
- Siemens
- Nestlé
- BMW