ERP FAQ

What is ERP?

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. It is a type of software package that uses one database and interface to bring together functions for various departments. This means that employees across an organization can see the same information about any order or process, determine what steps need to be taken next, and communicate more easily about how to complete a sale or project.

What functions does an Open ERP provide?

Open ERP focus primarily on the back end of the business, providing one database to keep track of all the essential administrative functions that go on behind the scenes. These might include:

Manufacturing
Supply-chain management
Financials
Project management
HR (Human resources)
Data warehousing

Open ERP also provide front-end software such as CRM (Customer Relationship Manangement). This allows back-office staff to see real-time information about customer interactions such as technical-support issues and sales orders.

What are the benefits of Open ERP?

Open ERP help integrate otherwise isolated systems into one platform and interface, which has a multitude of benefits:

Since it is easier to administer one platform than several, Open ERP saves the IT staff time.
Managers have greater insight into company processes and systems, which can help them standardize planning processes.
Employees can track orders and internal processes and adjust their plans as needed.
Because all of the information is stored in one database, users can access more comprehensive reports more easily.

Why should you choose Open ERP ?

Open ERP is smart and easy to use. With the web client and it's rich application interface, each user will find his preferred way of using Open ERP.
Due to his extreme flexibility and simplicity, Open ERP is the fastest ERP to implement on the market. This will guarantee you high margins and fast customer's integration cycle. Check our report designer, view designer, dynamic work flows, object database, good training material, easy import of complex data, eso.
With his 200 open source modules, Open ERP has the biggest functional covering on the market. Some are vertical adaptations, others are horizontal extra features.
In Open ERP, all migrations and upgrades are fully automated with our object database system. Check also our module system where you can install new features on a running environment.
Open ERP has every features any manager would dream of: outlook and excel interfaces, customer portal, integrated business intelligence, integrated workflow, powerful report designer, dashboards for every user, end-user report designer, integrated documentation, easy to install new modules, eso.

How long does it take to implement an Open ERP solution?

This depends on the systems you need to integrate and how customized you want the solution to be. Basic Open ERP installations can be completed inside of 12 weeks, larger projects can range anywhere from 6 - 8 months.

Can I buy individual Open ERP modules?

Yes. But most modules require other modules to completely work. Many of the efficiencies created by an ERP Systems are based around all information and data is driven from a single database. Implementing different software modules and creating multiple databases, support different processes and business functions will create a complicated environment with a very high-cost of ownership.