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Unit 5: ERP Modules

5.1 modules of erp notes

An ERP system consists of a variety of functions that are linked together. The various modules of
an ERP system include financial system include financial accounting, controlling, asset accounting,
materials management, production planning for discrete as well as for process manufacturing,
quality management, plant maintenance, sales and distribution, human resource management,
project management. Although ERP features vary from application, the typical ERP functionality
covers the following core enterprise functions and the associated sample modules.

5.1.1 functional modules of erp software

ERP software is made up of many software modules. Each ERP software module mimics a major
functional area of an organization. Common ERP modules include modules for product planning,
parts and material purchasing, inventory control, product distribution, order tracking, finance,
accounting, marketing, and HR. Organizations often selectively implement the ERP modules that
are both economically and technically feasible.

5.1.2 manufacturing and Logistics modules

It consists of a group of applications for planning production, taking orders and delivering
products to the customer.
Production Planning: Performs capacity planning and creates a daily production schedule for a
company’s manufacturing plant.

Materials Management: Controls purchasing of raw materials needed to manufacture products,
The main sub-system of material management modules are:
1. Pre purchasing activities
2. Purchasing
3. Vendor evaluation

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