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ERP Series vol 2: ERP System Characteristics
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3. ERP System Characteristics
- Modular design comprising many distinct business modules such as financial, manufacturing, accounting, distribution, etc.
- Use centralized common database management system (DBMS)
- The modules are integrated and provide seamless data flow among the modules, increasing operational transparency through standard interfaces
- Flexible and offer best business practices
- Require time-consuming tailoring and configuration setups for integrating with the company’s business functions
- Modules work in real time with online and batch processing capabilities
- Internet-enabled
- Financial and business information is often generated automatically by ERP systems based on data previously entered, without further human instructions
- ERP provides business intelligence tools like Decision Support Systems, Executive Information System, Reporting, Data Mining and Easy Warning Systems for enabling people to make better decision and thus improve their business processes
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