Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems integrate (or attempt to integrate) all data and processes of an organization into a unified system. A typical ERP system will use multiple components of computer software and hardware to achieve the integration. A key ingredient of most ERP systems is the use of a unified database to store data for the various system modules.

Manufacturing 

Engineering, Bills of Material, Scheduling, Capacity, Workflow Management, Quality Control, Cost Management, Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Projects, Manufacturing Flow

Supply Chain Management 

Inventory, Order Entry, Purchasing, Product Configurator, Supply Chain Planning, Supplier Scheduling, Inspection of goods, Claim Processing, Commission Calculation

Financials 

General Ledger, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets

Projects 

Costing, Billing, Time and Expense, Activity Management

Human Resources 

Human Resources, Payroll, Training, Time & Attendance, Benefits

Customer Relationship Management 

Sales and Marketing, Commissions, Service, Customer Contact and Call Center support

Data Warehouse 

and various Self-Service interfaces for Customers, Suppliers, and Employees

RFID

Radio-frequency identification chips (often called RFID tags)

are passive, inductively powered chips that are used for many applications, from replacing bar codes on supermarket products to identifying lost dogs and cats. Their small size and low cost makes them ideal for tracking objects, animals and people. However, the ease with which RFID tags can be tracked opens the door to invading people's privacy.