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.
The leading players in the SME segment are keen to increase operational efficiencies, increase labour and capital productivity, reduce fixed and variable cost and integration with the implementation of effective ERP system in their organizations. The pressure from large Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to streamline their supply chains is forcing SMEs to streamline their operations and drive the demand for ERP in the SME sector. As per some latest survey 50% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have yet to deploy enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions because of concerns about the level of resources required to make such an implementation.
