Yes, we believe in many cases BPM software can replace an ERP system. Every business has a unique nature even if many of its internal functions are common and standard. Like every human body has a similar structure but is still different from each other.Similarly, businesses might look similar on the surface but each business has different operation needs. BPM helps businesses create, organize and automate their repeatable processes. Once a business has implemented all its functions on a BPM-based platform, it will have a more transparent system. That way it will gain better visualization of its operational blueprint and as a result, can work on becoming more agile.To give you another example, Enterprise Resource Planning is like ordering takeout while Business Process Management is like cooking your own meal according to your own specific needs.

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Can We
Replace ERP
with BPM

2. What is ERP?
What is BPM?
What are the similarities and differences
between ERP and BPM?
Can a BPM software solution replace an ERP
system?
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3. What is ERP?
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is integrated and automated
management of business processes. It is a system that uses a
number of integrated applications to collect, store, manage, and
analyze data for several different business activities. It is a central
database that functions as a single source of authentic truth.

4. What is BPM?
BPM (Business Process Management) is an approach to capture and
improve end-to-end business processes. The aim is to improve an
organization’s efficiency. It uses various methods to discover, model,
analyze, measure, improve, optimize and automate business
processes. It automates repeatable processes to drive faster and
better results.

5. What are the similarities and
differences between ERP and BPM?
Both BPM and ERP are not just software but a ‘holistic management
approach’ or a ‘business strategy’. However, Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) revolves around organizational resources and business
functions.
While Business Process Management (BPM) revolves around business
processes. One of the key differences between the two is that BPM is
much more process-focused whereas ERP is limited to organizational
functions.

6. Can a BPM software solution
replace an ERP system?
Yes, we believe in many cases BPM software can replace an ERP system.
Every business has a unique nature even if many of its internal functions are
common and standard. Like every human body has a similar structure but is
still different from each other.
Similarly, businesses might look similar on the surface but each business has
different operation needs. BPM helps businesses create, organize and
automate their repeatable processes. Once a business has implemented all its
functions on a BPM-based platform, it will have a more transparent system.
That way it will gain better visualization of its operational blueprint and as a
result, can work on becoming more agile.

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