4 March

The small difference: ERP and merchandise management

Although merchandise management software and ERP software are sometimes still used as synonyms, they refer to different system solutions. But what is the difference between an enterprise resource planning system (ERP) and an ERP solution? While enterprise resource planning focuses on goods, their storage and related warehousing, ERP software has the task of utilising all resources (goods, capital and personnel) efficiently and thus improving business processes. The difference is best recognised in the areas of responsibility:

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Everything automatic: ERP for Industry 4.0
29 apr

Everything automatic: ERP for Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution. While initially sounding dramatic, it primarily describes the changes in manufacturing processes. In „Industry 4.0“, machines, parts, and materials in factories are controlled by self-planning systems. This also presents a new challenge for ERP systems. Particularly, the constant flow of information along supply chains and their automation are essential components of „Industry 4.0“ for ERP solutions.

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