Q1: WHAT IS ERP?
ERP is
short for enterprise resource planning.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
is business process
management software that
allows an organization to use a system of integrated applications
to manage the business and
automate many back office functions
related to technology, services and human resources. ERP software
integrates all facets of an operation, including product planning, development,
manufacturing, sales and marketing.
ERP
software is considered an enterprise application as
it is designed to be used by larger businesses and often requires dedicated
teams to customize and analyze the data and to handle upgrades and deployment.
In contrast, Small business ERP applications are lightweight business management
software solutions, customized for the business industry you work in.