ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) - Part One

I finally had some time today to get the first part of this article completed and I decided to post it as a sneak preview. I will expand on this topic and am planning to add a lot more information later.

1) What is ERP?

ERP stands for "Enterprise Resource Planning". ERP is a software product that is capable of running and integrating multiple different organizational functions such as accounting/financials, human resources and payroll in a shared database. Without going much into detail on what this means, let me jump right into a real life example. I'm assuming that you know a little about the employment process, perhaps from your work experience.

Let's say you are applying for a job. The process is pretty straightforward nowadays - you find a good position worth applying for either online or through other resources such as recruitment agencies, then submit your resume and wait for a call or email follow-up. After a while you get screened and interviewed by a company that is interested in your skills. Then, if you are the right candidate, you get hired.

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