An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is the business management software that a business will use to support the overall Business Information System.

• Review the video: Intro to ERP Systems at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YnlbJGSCjI
• The following are some key points from the video:
  • ERP definition: "A software application with a centralized database that you can run your company on."
  • The graphic "Anatomy of an Enterprise System"
  • The difference between Access and a database associated with an ERP system
  • Why a company would implement an ERP system. What are the benefits?
  • The negatives regarding why a company would not want to use an ERP system
• Discuss the above concepts, and provide an example of ERP systems you are familiar with or have researched in the discussion.
• Be sure to include an URL of your research as well as a summary of the article