ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning

ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning – this is a known business phrase that simply means – being better organized. ERP systems, are a type of business management software, that can radically change a company. This type of software is a system that can support all the basic internal functions of a company, and bring them all together. By bringing them all together, ERP systems radically improve performance, and the rate at which a company can react to potential problems.

If you face issues such as: accounting, invoicing, manufacturing, shipping and handling, inventory management, sales, purchase planning, payrolling, or simply just a CRM, then you need an ERP system in place.

When you establish an ERP system for your company, you can get a real-time view of many different core business processes, and how well they are synchronizing together. This is done by ERP application software, and a common database that maintains all the different sections of the ERP system.

There are a number of companies out there, that provide ERP solutions. Each has it’s pros and cons. Some are better than others.

Many ERP systems charge per user. When you have many customer support specialists, all using the ERP system, this can get extremely expensive. There are other companies, such as Ecount ERP, that have one fee, for unlimited licenses. For small business owners, choosing a company that charges 1 fee for unlimited licenses is a smart bet. Another thing to look out for, when picking an ERP system, is whether it’s cloud based or not. Having this functionality is extremely important. By having an ERP system, you make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to access the platform. If you’re a large corporation or enterprise, then this is a must.

As more businesses grow, the services of ERP systems is mandatory. For larger corporations, having an ERP system is mandatory – without it, you’re operating at a loss.

About the writer

James Denton is a writer for EcountERP. Ecount ERP is a leading provider of ERP software designed for small and mid-sized distribution/wholesale, retail, manufacturing, and service-based businesses. Founded in 1999, Ecount ERP provides a feature-rich, cloud-based ERP solution to manage all back-office activities. At only $55 per month for an unlimited number of users, Ecount ERP makes a typically cost-prohibitive software affordable and within reach for all businesses.