Because of its extensive function within the organization, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) relies on very large and complex software. In the early days, numerous analysts, programmers and users did the implementation of ERP systems in a single firm. This was only until the development of the Internet that allowed consultants to connect to company computers for the installation of standard updates.

Today there are web-based ERP systems that can be downloaded through web browsers. These web-based ERPs are cross-platform and maintained centrally. Deploying them doesn