ERP

A type of business-management software used to collect data, store, manage and interpret it. ERP integrates information from HR, financial, warehouse management and other departments into a unified program. ERP helps to standardize information about the company, its staff and customers, and keep it in one place.

First released1990s
Developed byGartner Group
Used bySmithfield Foods, AMETEK Inc., Tableau Software

Interesting facts

Surprisingly ERP software has little to do with resources or planning.

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