Enterprise Resource Planning

The goal of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is to combine disparate information systems into a single platform that simultaneously serves the needs of each individual system. ERP software provides single-point visibility into each system (for example billing, medical records, staff scheduling) from one centralized location or database. A 2010 KLAS study reveals that many CIOs are unsatisfied with the current offerings of industry leading ERP solutions.

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