Analyzing the technology beyond ERP

ERP helps in the business of an enterprise .There are some technical details about ERO and the tools used which
needs to be covered. ERP technicalities are given here briefly and analyzed in depth in the later articles.

Some of the technical information on ERP is as follows:

The technical information on ERP can be covered under the following four heads:

 ERP platforms

 Open Source ERP

 ERP with reference to supply chain warehousing and logistics

 ERP II

ERP Platforms
There are no specific platforms exclusively dedicated to the functioning of ERP. However two platforms are popularly
used in this context. They are dotnet and j2ee.Dot net is a comparatively cheap platform and mostly preferred by
ERP vendors and users. However J2ee has also carved a niche in the ERP market with its customers remaining ever
loyal. Dot net comes with lots of facilities for the user. However J2ee caters to some special needs which make it
compatible to some players like erp home builder and erp financials.

Open Source ERP

Open source ERP provides the users with free software programs devoid of licensing and other formalities. The user
is also able to access the source code. This has been citied as one of the main reasons for S.M.E.'s to select ERP
apart from outsourcing and development of applications suited exclusively to S.M.E.'s. Open source ERP platforms
out beats commercial ERP in almost every aspects but still the awareness among companies is not sufficient to
encourage its use. In addition ERP technicalities require greater clarification especially for packages like erp home
builder.

ERP with reference to logistics supply chain and ware housing

The manufacturing sector has been citied as the core beneficiary of ERP. The three departments that enjoy the
maximum benefits within the manufacturing sector are supplychain, logistics and warehousing. A proper coordination
of these three departments is essential not only for the uplift of the manufacturing sector but any other sector that
deals with commodity and products.

Supply chain is the flow of action that controls the movement of goods and services in the organization. Any activity
whether falling under the scope of this condition or directly or indirectly related to it can be clubbed under the head
supply chain. Supply chain is the map that outlines the functions duties and responsibilities of the individuals in the
organization in terms of delivering the enterprise objectives. Any process in the supply chain must have proper
coordination and transparency. Organizational problems will erupt if there is a lack or absence in any of these or both.
Enterprise resource planning helps the organizations to maintain and control this process by a click of the mouse. It
ensures and facilitates the flow of the work and make corrections and periodical checks besides constant monitoring.

Logistics refers to the department in charge of maintaining details about transportation and its network. A proper
detail of the goods in transit is mandatory for organizations to face the mantle. ERP provides a common database
that helps in getting these details immediately.

Warehousing refers to the place where inventory is stored in an organization. The authorities in Warehouses should
coordinate and reciprocate with others regarding the stock of raw materials and relevant details. These are provided
by the common database of ERP.

ERP II
The latest advancement in ERP has revolutionized the enterprise operations. It has helped in expanding the scope
and usage. Some of the novel features of ERP include extending ERP to all departments, industries and functions. It
has increased the penetration of internet and exploited modern technology to the maximum.the financial operations
have been made easier by erp financials.

Conclusion
The technical information of ERP reveals its latest advancements. However none of them will benefit unless the
organizations changes its way of business. ERP technicalities will not serve the purpose.