IF you think that all ERP packages are the same then think again, because they are not. Of the many ERP packages available in the market today, the features they offer vary, as do the technologies they support, the technologies they use, the architecture on which they are built and the available platforms. Each tool has its own strengths and weaknesses. For example, some are better at human resources, whereas others have excellent production and production planning capabilities. Over the years ERP systems have gained popularity and their usefulness has increased to a point where organizations without an ERP system are almost non-existent. ERP systems are now available in all sizes and shapes for all platforms and development environments.