Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is the enterprise software layer that manages core business processes—financials, procurement, production scheduling, inventory, and order management—using a shared data model that connects business units across the organization.

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Finocchiaro, Michael. “Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/enterprise-resource-planning-erp