Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems as Catalysts for Supply Chain Optimization: A Multi-Case Evaluation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9416.IJAIBDCMS-V1I3P105Keywords:
Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Sap, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Inventory Management, Real-Time DataAbstract
Operational excellence and improved supply chain are now possible thanks to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in various sectors. In this paper, I examine the impact of ERP systems on improving supply chain processes, using cases from manufacturing, retail, and logistics. This investigation explores how ERP links supply chain elements like procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics, and it includes studying any improvements found after ERP has been implemented. Using information from earlier than 2020, this research explores how ERP systems are integrated, their barriers to using them, their chief success elements, and what data is collected after they are established. It examines how supply chain processes are changing with the help of automation, clear visibility, timely synchronization, and the advanced analytics provided by platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics. Interviews, reports on performance, and an analysis of system architecture support the qualitative and quantitative case study. Data reveals remarkable improvements in order fulfilment times, the rate at which stock moves, accurate demand forecasts, and the overall ability of the supply chain to survive. The report finds that ERP systems make business processes consistent and support important supply chain transformations. Recommendations are available for people who want to use ERP systems to align all supply chain operations
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