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What Is Enterprise Resource Planning Software?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is any of a number of software platforms that bring together customer relationship management, accounting, core HR, and supply chain management features together in a single software. Because of the complexity and number of features available through ERP software, it has been traditionally adopted by large enterprise corporations, but recent years have proved that ERP software is useful even for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

This overview contains high-level information on what you can expect when searching and implementing ERP software. For more detailed information, please refer to the ERP Software Buyer’s Guide, or use our Product Selection Tool at the top of this page to receive tailored software recommendations.

Top ERP Companies

Enterprise	Medium-Sized	Small Business
SAP	Netsuite	Deltek
Oracle	Sage	Work(etc)
Microsoft Dynamics	Infor	Syspro
IFS Applications	Macola	Intacct

Common Types of ERP Software

ERP software varies widely between systems, industry focuses, and offered features, however, most systems will offer several of these modules:

In addition to department specific modules like those listed above, many ERP platforms are specifically designed for particular industries like manufacturing, field service, or technology. Industry-focused ERP systems package helpful features together, and may offer a useful starting point for those new to ERP software.

ERP Software Comparison: Small Business


	Workday	Work[Etc]	Syspro
Mobile	yes	yes	yes
Human Resources	yes	no	no
CRM	no	yes	no
Finance	yes	yes	yes
Business Intelligence	yes	yes	yes
Warehouse MGMT	yes	yes	yes
eCommerce	no	yes	no
Cloud Deployment	yes	yes	yes
Industry Specific Software	8 Industries	no	20 Industries
Procurement	yes	yes	yes
Processing	yes	yes	yes
Integration	Custom Tool	Google Apps	App Store

ERP Software Comparison: Midmarket

Netsuite

Sage 300

Info

Mobile

yes

Human Resources

yes

CRM

yes

Finance

yes

Warehouse MGMT

yes

eCommerce

yes

Cloud Deployment

yes

Industry Specific Software

14 Industries

6 Industries

4 Industries

Supply Chain

yes

Asset MGMT

Procurement

yes

Processing

yes

Integration

SAP

Comparison of Netsuite, Sage, Infor

Choosing an ERP Software Solution

The ERP buying process is complex, filled with customization requests and uncertainty about vendor capabilities. Seeking out third-party help for implementation is common, and in the case of enterprise vendors, usually necessary.

Employing similar help makes sense for product research as well. TechnologyAdvice is a market leader in connecting software buyers to the solutions your business actually needs. Our resources include unbiased, in-depth examinations of technology markets, and we have an entire staff of knowledgeable product experts who will help you narrow down your search to the best options for you.

Contact a Tech Advisor today or use our Product Selection Tool at the top of the page to filter solutions based on your needs.