Introduction to Enterprise Resource Systems (ERP)

ERP crosses traditional boundaries, such as sales, marketing, manufacturing, and vendor suppliers. Designed to be an internal coordination system that facilitates both decision-making and responding to customer needs, ERP has become an essential part of business-infrastructure technology. Watch this video to learn how ERP systems are used in businesses. What is an ERP system? What is its business function? What parts of the business are usually included in an ERP implementation? Is ERP essential? If so, why? If not, Why not?