Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP):

The company wide inclusion and integration of all software and business related needs compiled into one cohesive information system. These needs often include such resources and activities needed to complete business processes such as order fulfillment, billing, CRM, Projects, HR, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, and much more.

An ERP system is based on a common database and a modular software design. The common database can allow every department of a business to store and retrieve information in real-time. The information should be reliable, accessible, and easily shared. The modular software design should mean a business can select the modules they need, mix and match modules from different vendors, and add new modules of their own to improve business performance.

What is detailed & achieved through ERP:

• Company wide integration of all business activities and resources into a single database.
• Enhanced worker efficiency and company productivity.

Issues and areas addressed:

• Lack of cohesion between departments
• Integration of all company resources and information
• Establishment of a database for all company records
• Increase accessibility and work flow for all employees

How SME is an ERP:

• When packaged with QuickBooks & Business Intelligence software, SME is an all encompassing ERP system and at a much more affordable cost
• SME has all of the modules needed to run a service company at a fraction of the cost of a high-end ERP system

For more information on Enterprise Resource Planning or how SME is an ERP please visit this blog: Is SME an ERP?

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