Both anchor and integrator: ERP's central role in the supply chain gets boost from integration technology. (Enterprise Management).

MSI, February, 2003 by Michel, Roberto

Enterprise management refers to a company's primary systems for enterprise and commerce management. For many companies, an enterprise resources planning (ERP) system unites core functions--including order entry, purchasing, production planning, inventory control, and financials--under a common database and user interface. ERP vendors, however, have evolved into enterprise suite vendors that also offer integrated applications for supply chain management, customer management, and business intelligence. Today's enterprise management solutions also encompass enabling technologies such as portals and middleware that unite applications and business processes.

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