What Industries Can ERP Be Used For?
ERP software can be used in any industry to help a business become more efficient. It provides an effective communication tool that can manage information between internal and external departments, assist with daily activities to manage projects, track adherence to guidelines, and handle day-to-day intricacies that come with running a business.
Because the roots of enterprise planning software are closely associated with manufacturing, there are robust manufacturing ERP solutions that cater to a variety of specific industries. ERP software systems are very diverse and are key parts of many industries, including but not limited to:
Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery and Components
Construction and Home Improvement
Electronics and Technology
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Agribusiness, Farming and Agriculture
Food and Beverage
Healthcare and Hospitality
Clothing, Consumer Goods and Retail
Over time, ERP systems have grown to include support for other applications and “ERP modules" that support day-to-day business function. In many ERP systems, these common functional areas are grouped into ERP modules, including but not limited to: