Enterprise resource planning: introduction

TLDR: The current generation of ERP systems also provide reference models or process templates that claim to embody the current best business practices as discussed by the authors, however, these reference models may not be the best practices in practice.

Abstract: Enterprise resource planning systems are configurable information systems packages that integrate information and information-based processes within and across functional areas in an organization. The current generation of ERP systems also provides reference models or process templates that claim to embody the current best business practices.