ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business software that connects an organization’s core processes and records through shared data. Manufacturing ERP commonly supports finance, purchasing, inventory, sales, and resource planning.

An ERP system gives departments a coordinated view of business information, although the features and setup vary by organization. In manufacturing, ERP typically handles business planning and transactions, while a manufacturing execution system (MES) manages and records work on the shop floor. The systems can exchange planned orders, materials, and production results.