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ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
ERP (enterprise resource planning) is an industry term for the broad set of activities supported by multi-module application software that help a manufacturer or other business manage the important parts of its business, including product planning, parts purchasing, maintaining inventories, interacting with suppliers, providing customer service, and tracking orders. ERP can also include application modules for the finance and human resources aspects of a business. Typically, an ERP system uses or is integrated with a relational database system.
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By na:
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
By na:
ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning. What is it? What best practices exist? A good starting point.
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Related Categories:
- Business Planning - General
- Planning For Various Business Types
- Software Tools For Business and Other Kinds of Planning
- Strategic Planning
Updated On:
11-May-2012
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