What does ERP mean?

Enterprise resource planning(ERP) is a software solution for resource planning in a company. ERP systems are the leading system for all connected applications as well as all front-end and back-end systems and the heart of every company.

For change processes and digital transformation, the particular challenge lies in the complexity of ERP systems and the long lead times when planning adaptations and functional enhancements. Ultimately, the ERP system provides the framework within which digital transformation can be implemented. Each connected system must provide connectivity to the ERP system and a data table must be defined and correlated in the ERP system for all relevant data from the entire IT infrastructure. In this context, the data strategy is crucial. A common solution is to store data in external systems. The link to the ERP is created using a generic primary key at database level. ERP functionalities can thus be extended via external add-on systems and the adaptation effort in the ERP system is minimized.