3. What is ERP?
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is business process
management software.
• Integrates all facets of an operation — including product planning,
development, manufacturing, sales and marketing — in a single database,
application and user interface.
4. In deep, back to the 1960’s in the Manufacturing industry.
Manufacturers needed a better way to manage, track, and control their
inventory.
MRPs or Material Requirements Planning systems were developed to meet
their needs.
Brief history of ERP
5. In 1970’s more and more manufacturers started to adopt MRP systems and
the systems themselves got more sophisticated.
In 1980’s MRP systems evolved into MRP II or Manufacturing Resource
Planning systems.
Then in 1990’s the first ERP systems came into use.
Expanded basic inventory control and manufacturing processes to include
other departments and functions, such as accounting, finance, and sales.
Brief history of ERP cont.
6. Today ERPs are fully integrated systems.
Modern ERPs are extremely flexible and offers a variety of tools, designed
to meet the unique needs and challenges of different industries.
Today, ERPs provide a company with a powerful & business forward.
Brief history of ERP cont.
8. Needs for ERP
Gain process automation
Less errors, more efficiency
Have better communication and increased
productivity
Better information management
Evaluate business performance
Facilitate data analysis
Meet customer expectations
