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WHAT IS ERP AND UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF SAP

When you have to get a job done with limited resources or on an approaching deadline, you can only do so by proper PLANNING. We come across such a situation every day, for example, running out time in completing our assignments or playing a sport with worn-out resources. Even in the business world and industries, proper planning is essential to make sure that the company is moving towards success. Several tools are available to ensure planning at every level in a company, from the operational level to the strategic level. ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) is the most commonly used tool for this. Let us look at it in detail.


WHAT IS ERP?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to software systems used to organise and manage all the core processes of an organisation such as supply chain, manufacturing, services, financial and others. ERP software can be used to automate and simplify individual activities across a business or organisation, such as accounting, audit, procurement, project management, customer relationship management, risk management, compliance and supply chain operations.

 

It has had a significant impact on the world of business. Its many benefits include:

Real-time Information generated reports to improve insight.

Enhanced communication through more comfortable sharing of data.

Improved efficiency through many unique functions.

Lower management and operational costs through uniform and integrated systems.

Reduced risk through improved data integrity and financial controls.

 

UNDERSTANDING SAP

SAP stands for Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing, which was developed in 1972 in Germany by Wellen Reuther, Hopp, Hector, Plattner, and Tschira. It incorporates the critical business functions of an organisation. The latest version of SAP ERP was made available in 2006. SAP system consists of several fully integrated modules, which covers virtually every aspect of business management.

Among 196+ products available in the enterprise applications market today, SAP is the global leader. It is mostly due to its customer-friendly nature. SAP provides the users with a variety of modules based on individual needs and incorporates implementation partners to help ease the process. Modifications in the product come in the form of Enhancement Packages, which makes it easier to understand in the market as well.

Other notable features of SAP, which set it apart from its competition, are:

Secure Database: SAP ERP has its database called the HANA database, which, unlike other software, has in-memory database technology which stores data in the RAM; this allows for faster and much more secure data transactions and processing.

Solution Specificity: SAP ERP solely focuses on finding specific solutions to a user's problems, for which, there are regular updates in the form of Enhancement Packages which help narrow down possibilities to the users. 

Market Diversity: SAP ERP dominates the market with about 56% of the market share of the ERP industry, solely due to the robust product design and regular updates and support which go down well in the market. As the world's third-largest independent software provider, SAP delivers business solutions to more than 36,200 customers in more than 120 countries around the world.

Reliability: With the help of an ecosystem, the SAP ERP provides recognition of emerging requirements of businesses as a benefit. The client firms can benefit from the SAP ERP when they work in coordination with their suppliers and partners. This coordination provides a healthy discussion regarding SAP ERP, and those who are working toward a typical project can come up with a standard solution.











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