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ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
An integrated system that runs core business processes - finance, inventory, operations - in one place.
ERP software ties together core operations - accounting, inventory, procurement, manufacturing, HR - into one integrated system with shared data, so different functions are not working off separate spreadsheets.
ERPs are heavier and more expensive than single-purpose tools and suit businesses with real operational complexity. Many Indian SMBs start with separate accounting and inventory tools and only move to an ERP as they scale.
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