Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an integrated business management process where this process is performed with a software technology with a suite of integrated applications.

ERP tools are required in the fields of finance, HR, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and services. ERP controls a large number of activities within an organization to manage its business. Its main function is to collect, store, interpret and manage data raised from business activities at various levels.

The application of ERP within an organization automates a number of administrative and operational business activities. Management teams can face many difficulties if the organizations do not have ERP. This can hamper the optimizing the activities of an organization.

Customizing may become difficult in many cases and it will have a negative impact on the business. On the other hand, ERP system integrates various organizational activities and facilitates transactions and productions which are free from error.

It constantly maintains and updates the databases and provides an integrated view of the core business processes like purchases, expenditures, sales, payroll, orders etc. This real-time view of data allows a company to work accordingly and take necessary measures for improvement. This information allows making better decisions quickly and better planning.

Stakeholders from outside can also view necessary details of the business firm with the help of ERP. It allows the flexibility to connect with production units, distribution centers, a corporate office which may be located in different places. Therefore a better accountability of the business is maintained. Investors can easily communicate with the organization from remote places and can keep an eye on the organization.

A growing business organization can face trouble while maintaining its inventory. To keep up with the pace you need to have the right product at the right time. If the details of inventory and sales data are maintained together then the necessary information can be readily available.