Impact ofEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system on the practices of Supply Chain Management (SCM) in Manufacturing

Abstract

The research is carried out to determine the impact ot ERP implementation in the improvement ofthe Supply chain in the manufacturing sector. The research undermines a detail investigation of How ERP is working to improve the performance of a firm. However, our research is quite specific with improving the SCM performance. The identified problem for the research I basically related to process issues, control management issues etc. However, ERP has come up with solutions for it. Previous researches have clearly documented the fact that ERP is based on best practices and therefore, it being’s revolution to the firms. The research is carried out on similar basis to determine how manufacturing firms with ERP can improve its SCM performance. In conclusion, the research identifies that manufacturing firms through ERP implementation can serve in leading the market, fulfilling the right demand, saving cost and improving operations. Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide detailed review into the relationship between the benefits of ERP system execution and the impact on the performance of supply chain management (SCM) of the firm’s.