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The impact of information technology

3.4 Enterprise resource planning system (ERPS)

An ERPS is an example of a unified corporate database. It
integrates data from all different parts of the organisation into one
single system allowing all users access to the same information, to
see an overall picture of performance and helps inform business
decisions.

Benefits include:

 Identifies and plans use of resources across organisation to ensure customers’
needs are met.

 Aids free flow of information and communication across the business.

 Aids management decisions due to decision support system.

 Can be extended to include customer and supplier software.

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