Enterprise Resource Management attempts to assimilate and automate all functional departments within a company into a single computer system that can provide all the particular needs of each department. ERP software constitutes various modules for each business activity like product planning, parts purchasing, manufacturing, inventory control, product distribution, generating reports, accounting and human resources management.

ERP software solutions vary and are designed for specific kinds of companies from small to mid-sized industries that need a closed loop enterprise solution to help plan and manage their resources and operations.

Some ERP software solutions are in a web-based, single-source platform that provides real-time web accessibility. They integrate chain applications in a Microsoft SQL or Access environment. Some are ideal for discrete, repetitive contract, made-to-order manufacturers and job shops that require a balanced shop workflow to improve material management, job costing and tracking, worker