An organization functions according to a specific set of goals. For this, they might have diverse functional units. These units make the organization its whole. Each unit has a distinct task to perform. Each functional unit of an organization works effectively with the help of information systems. Every functional unit of an organization works effectively with the help of information systems. In this article, we will discuss each of these briefly.

In 1990, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) term was coined by Gartner Group. Today, ERP is not only implemented in manufacturing companies but in any company who want to be competitive advantage. It integrates all the software modules that support the internal business processes and gives a real time view of the entire organization. This helps in taking effective decision making to get high rate of returns on the investment. In this post, you will see the evolution of the ERP.