ERP Consulting
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), is a modular software system designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization’s business processes into a unified system.
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ERP software typically consists of multiple enterprise software modules that are individually purchased, based on what best meets the specific needs and technical capabilities of the organization. Each ERP module is focused on one area of business processes, such as product development or marketing.
As the ERP methodology has become more popular, software applications have emerged to help business managers implement ERP in to other business activities and may incorporate modules for CRM and business intelligence, presenting it as a single unified package. The basic goal of using an enterprise resource planning system is to provide one central repository for all information that is shared by all the various ERP facets to improve the flow of data across the organization.
ERP implementations: On-premises ERP vs. Cloud ERP vs. Hybrid ERP
Legacy ERP systems tend to be architected as large, complex, homogeneous systems that do not lend themselves easily to a cloud service delivery model. As such, most ERP systems, particularly those from large legacy vendors, are run on premises.
The deployment of a new ERP system in-house can involve considerable business process re-engineering, employee retraining and back-end support for database integration, data analytics and ad hoc reporting.
However, for a number of reasons, an ever-increasing number of companies are moving to cloud ERP, especially SaaS and hybrid ERP — where part of the ERP software suite runs on premises and part runs in the cloud. Cloud-based ERP modules are built to be loosely coupled, which can reduce the cost and complexity of a deployment. Because cloud ERP does not require the hardware and infrastructure necessary for on-premises implementations, it can save on costs, both in terms of the technology purchases required and the IT staff required to manage it. Cloud ERP may also be more efficient with automatic upgrades and easier scaling.