### Contents

- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

# ERP Systems Resources

##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on ERP Systems

Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data.

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- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

## ERP Systems Articles

[![How Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution Impact Remote Work?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI085_Backlog_Images-%5BIndustry_revolution%5D_V1a.png "How Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution Impact Remote Work?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/fourth-industrial-revolution-impact-on-remote-work)

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### How Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution Impact Remote Work?
](https://www.g2.com/articles/fourth-industrial-revolution-impact-on-remote-work)
When we think about remote work, we usually imagine employees performing the same tasks they complete in the office at home. This means that anyone who works in a physical environment such as a warehouse, manufacturing facility, or retail store cannot work remotely. 

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by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![ERP vs. CRM: Choosing the Best Solution for Your Business](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/ERP%20vs%20CRM@2x.png "ERP vs. CRM: Choosing the Best Solution for Your Business")](https://www.g2.com/articles/erp-vs-crm)

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### ERP vs. CRM: Choosing the Best Solution for Your Business
](https://www.g2.com/articles/erp-vs-crm)
Customers are the fuel of any business. They drive the revenue that organizations need to grow and succeed. Resources, on the other hand, are the machinery required for smooth business operations. Employees, equipment, partners, and working capital all come under resources. 

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by Harshita Tewari

[![How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): A Complete Guide](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI048_Backlog_Images-%5BCalculate_gross_profit%5D_V1b.png "How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): A Complete Guide")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-calculate-cost-of-goods)

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### How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): A Complete Guide
](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-calculate-cost-of-goods)
Understanding your costs is essential for sustaining profitability in manufacturing.

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by Devin Pickell

[![15 Best Free CRM Software in 2024](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI551_Learn_Article_Images_%5B10_Best_Free_CRM_Software%5D_V1b.png "15 Best Free CRM Software in 2024")](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-crm-software)

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### 15 Best Free CRM Software in 2024
](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-crm-software)
As a salesperson in a small business, you juggle endless spreadsheets, a flooded inbox, and constant pressure from leadership and clients alike. Plus, your budget stays tiny. The result? Missed opportunities, wasted time, and burnout.

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by Devyani Mehta

[![What Is ERP Implementation? Steps, Strategies, and Risks](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI854_Learn_Article_Images_%5BERP_Software_India%5D_V1b.png "What Is ERP Implementation? Steps, Strategies, and Risks")](https://www.g2.com/articles/erp-implementation)

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### What Is ERP Implementation? Steps, Strategies, and Risks
](https://www.g2.com/articles/erp-implementation)
The implementation of a software system—particularly one as complex and expansive as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)—requires a holistic knowledge of not only the software in question but also an intense understanding of your organization’s business operations and workflows.

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by Piper Thomson

[![History of Accounting: How It's Evolved Over the Years](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI733_Learn_Article_Images-%5BHistory_Accounting%5D_V1a%20%281%29.png "History of Accounting: How It's Evolved Over the Years")](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-accounting)

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### History of Accounting: How It's Evolved Over the Years
](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-accounting)
There’s a good chance you’ve never covered this in your accounting classes.

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by Rob Browne

[![Venture Capital: What It Is, How It Works, and Types](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/venture%20capital.png "Venture Capital: What It Is, How It Works, and Types")](https://www.g2.com/articles/venture-capital)

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### Venture Capital: What It Is, How It Works, and Types
](https://www.g2.com/articles/venture-capital)
The startup trend is showing no signs of slowing down.

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MCN

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by Mary Clare Novak

[![Chaos to Cohesion: How Program Management Drives Results](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Program%20management.png "Chaos to Cohesion: How Program Management Drives Results")](https://www.g2.com/articles/program-management-for-success)

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### Chaos to Cohesion: How Program Management Drives Results
](https://www.g2.com/articles/program-management-for-success)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the number of projects you're juggling? Like you're constantly trying to keep track of multiple projects, all with different deadlines and stakeholders? If so, you're not alone. 

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by Harshita Tewari

[![What Is ERP? How It Helps You Accelerate Growth and Profit](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/ERP.png "What Is ERP? How It Helps You Accelerate Growth and Profit")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-erp)

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### What Is ERP? How It Helps You Accelerate Growth and Profit
](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-erp)
One of the amazing aspects of this fourth industrial revolution is that there is a software solution for nearly any issue under the sun.

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 ![Piper Thomson](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Piper Thomson")
PT

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by Piper Thomson

[![How to Choose the Right Software Mix for Manufacturing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/manufacturing%20software%20mix.jpg "How to Choose the Right Software Mix for Manufacturing")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-choose-software-mix-for-manufacturing)

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### How to Choose the Right Software Mix for Manufacturing
](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-choose-software-mix-for-manufacturing)
Manufacturing processes are complex and require multiple tools to achieve the desired results. Certain tools used in the manufacturing sector, such as product lifecycle management (PLM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and quality management systems (QMS), have unique, but complementary features. At present, companies are looking to combine such software tools to have better visibility into their manufacturing operations. However, it is important that the integration is done in an appropriate manner, or else it fails to maximize the organization’s efficiency.

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GG

](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu)

by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![Introducing the Recurring Revenue Finance Category on G2](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/RRF%20software%20intro%20blog-NC.jpg "Introducing the Recurring Revenue Finance Category on G2")](https://www.g2.com/articles/introducing-the-recurring-revenue-finance-category-on-g2)

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### Introducing the Recurring Revenue Finance Category on G2
](https://www.g2.com/articles/introducing-the-recurring-revenue-finance-category-on-g2)
On December 23rd, 2022, G2 launched its new Recurring Revenue Finance category, which falls under the Accounting & Finance parent category. G2 created this category to represent a more recent, evolved way for high-growth start-up SaaS companies to borrow money without losing a stake (equity or ownership) in their company.

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 ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese")
NC

](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese)

by Nathan Calabrese

[![The Benefits and Types of Manufacturing Inventory Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/manufacturing%20inventory%20management.png "The Benefits and Types of Manufacturing Inventory Management")](https://www.g2.com/articles/manufacturing-inventory-management)

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### The Benefits and Types of Manufacturing Inventory Management
](https://www.g2.com/articles/manufacturing-inventory-management)
Keeping track of all the goods in your inventory is easier said than done.

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AS

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by Adithya Siva

[![2023 Trends in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/2023%20Trends%20in%20Enterprise%20Resource%20Planning%20%28ERP%29.png "2023 Trends in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/enterprise-resource-planning-erp-trends-2023)

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### 2023 Trends in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
](https://www.g2.com/articles/enterprise-resource-planning-erp-trends-2023)
This post is part of G2's 2023 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Emily Malis Greathouse, director, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.

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 ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu")
GG

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by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![Small Business Bookkeeping Essentials (+5 Tips for Newbies)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/small%20business%20bookkeeping.jpg "Small Business Bookkeeping Essentials (+5 Tips for Newbies)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-bookkeeping)

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### Small Business Bookkeeping Essentials (+5 Tips for Newbies)
](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-bookkeeping)
 

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by Mary Clare Novak

[![Highlights From the G2 Spring 2022 ERP Reports](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/people%20sitting%20across%20a%20table.jpg "Highlights From the G2 Spring 2022 ERP Reports")](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-g2-spring-2022-erp-reports)

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### Highlights From the G2 Spring 2022 ERP Reports
](https://www.g2.com/articles/highlights-from-g2-spring-2022-erp-reports)
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is probably one of the most mature software markets, which usually experiences few significant advancements other than the occasional merger or acquisition. At the same time, many changes in the industry may not be considered groundbreaking but can considerably impact ERP buyers and users.

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GG

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by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers with Resource Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/manufacturing.jpg "How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers with Resource Management")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cloud-erp-helps-manufacturing-resource-management)

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### How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers with Resource Management
](https://www.g2.com/articles/cloud-erp-helps-manufacturing-resource-management)
In June 2021, I wrote an article that described how cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) can help solve manufacturing challenges and highlighted integrated systems as the main benefit of software as a service (SaaS) ERP systems. 

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GG

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by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![How Cloud ERP Helps Address Manufacturing Challenges](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/industrial%20factory%20emitting%20smoke.jpg "How Cloud ERP Helps Address Manufacturing Challenges")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-cloud-erp-helps-address-manufacturing-challenges)

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### How Cloud ERP Helps Address Manufacturing Challenges
](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-cloud-erp-helps-address-manufacturing-challenges)
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems were created for manufacturing companies decades ago, and they still have an important place in the software ecosystem within this industry. 

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GG

](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu)

by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/ecommerce%20and%20industry%204.0%20trends%202021.jpg "2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0")](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021)

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### 2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0
](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-commerce-and-industry-4-0-trends-2021)
This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.

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GG

](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu)

by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/accounting%20and%20finance%20trends.jpg "2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-finance-trends-2021)

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### 2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance
](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-finance-trends-2021)
This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.

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 ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese")
NC

](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese)

by Nathan Calabrese

[![How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/crop-woman-counting-money-at-modern-office-table-4475524.jpg "How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely)

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### How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely
](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely)
Almost any public or private business with an accounting and finance department performs a month, quarter, and year-end close, which is a series of steps to review, record, and reconcile accounting information. For this blog, I’m going to refer to only month-end close for consistency and simplicity.

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NC

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by Nathan Calabrese

[![How Industry 4.0 Will Change Project Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/top-view-photo-of-people-near-wooden-table-3183150-1.jpg "How Industry 4.0 Will Change Project Management")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-industry-4-0-will-change-project-management)

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### How Industry 4.0 Will Change Project Management
](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-industry-4-0-will-change-project-management)
Project management software and methodologies are a form of automation that has been used in business for nearly 50 years. New technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have the potential to automate project management—but, how far will they go?

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GG

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by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI071_Backlog_Images_%5BAccounts_payable_information%5D_V1b.png "The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-importance-of-accounts-payable-automation)

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### The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation
](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-importance-of-accounts-payable-automation)
The phrase “time is money” has never been more true than it is now. 

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NC

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by Nathan Calabrese

[![Your Guide To The Most Effective Types of ERP Systems](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/ERP%20systems@2x.png "Your Guide To The Most Effective Types of ERP Systems")](https://www.g2.com/articles/types-of-erp-systems)

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### Your Guide To The Most Effective Types of ERP Systems
](https://www.g2.com/articles/types-of-erp-systems)
The development of ERP  has strived for an almost utopian ideal: the consolidation of all business processes under a single software system.

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 ![Piper Thomson](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Piper Thomson")
PT

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by Piper Thomson

[![How Project-Based Software Helps Companies](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/man-working-on-a-laptop-while-woman-takes-notes-3153208.jpg "How Project-Based Software Helps Companies")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-project-based-software-helps-companies)

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### How Project-Based Software Helps Companies
](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-project-based-software-helps-companies)
Most tasks we do at work are either process or project-based. Processes are made of repetitive tasks that we do repeatedly, with little to no variation. Project work can vary significantly from one project to another and can change based on internal or customer requirements. 

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GG

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by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![The Complete History of ERP: Its Rise to a Powerful Solution](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/iStock-185215276.jpg "The Complete History of ERP: Its Rise to a Powerful Solution")](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-erp)

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### The Complete History of ERP: Its Rise to a Powerful Solution
](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-erp)
With the rapid expansion of technology making communication easier than ever, new and exciting business opportunities have begun to make their way onto the scene.

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 ![Piper Thomson](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Piper Thomson")
PT

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by Piper Thomson

[![How SMBs Can Benefit from Industry 4.0](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/low-angle-view-of-slightly-opened-door-structure-221047.jpg "How SMBs Can Benefit from Industry 4.0")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-smbs-benefit-industry-4-0)

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### How SMBs Can Benefit from Industry 4.0
](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-smbs-benefit-industry-4-0)
Most Industry 4.0 success stories mention large multinational companies such as GE or ABB. 

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GG

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by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![Key Components of Accounting Automation](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/long-angle-view-of-high-rise-glass-buildings-1055297.jpg "Key Components of Accounting Automation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-automation)

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### Key Components of Accounting Automation
](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-automation)
No matter how dry or stale people think accounting and finance is, these functions are vital to the health of any company. Felipe Torres, a financial analyst at G2, further explains that finance and accounting functions “...help us prepare for the future and drive strategies that ensure we're maximizing our potential.”

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 ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese")
NC

](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese)

by Nathan Calabrese

[![The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/leo-fosdal-TgWWeaTAXCM-unsplash.jpg "The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types")](https://www.g2.com/articles/pros-and-cons-different-automation-types)

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### The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types
](https://www.g2.com/articles/pros-and-cons-different-automation-types)
The concept of automation is straightforward: create tools that perform tasks with minimal human involvement. And the motivation for more automation is simple: Companies can do more with less. “More” means companies can sell and deliver a higher volume of products and services than ever before. “Less” refers to the fact that, thanks to automation, fewer resources are required.

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GG

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by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![A Brief History of Data and the Birth of Analytics Platforms](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/close-up-coding-contemporary-1342460.jpg "A Brief History of Data and the Birth of Analytics Platforms")](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-data-and-analytics-platforms)

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### A Brief History of Data and the Birth of Analytics Platforms
](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-data-and-analytics-platforms)
The story of the first business computer could not be more British if it tried.

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 ![Tom Pringle](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tom Pringle")
TP

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by Tom Pringle

[![The G2 on Industry 4.0: Understanding Industrial Revolution on a Global Scale](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI017_Backlog_Images-%5BIndustrial_revolution%5D_V1b%20%281%29.png "The G2 on Industry 4.0: Understanding Industrial Revolution on a Global Scale")](https://www.g2.com/articles/understanding-industrial-revolution-on-global-scale)

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### The G2 on Industry 4.0: Understanding Industrial Revolution on a Global Scale
](https://www.g2.com/articles/understanding-industrial-revolution-on-global-scale)
If you work in manufacturing or supply chain, you’ve probably heard of Industry 4.0. While the term may be used together with buzzwords like digital transformation, interconnectivity, or end-to-end value chain, Industry 4.0 refers to a new industrial revolution. 

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 ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu")
GG

](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu)

by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![What Is Cash Basis Accounting? (+When You Should Use It)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/cashbasisaccounting.jpg "What Is Cash Basis Accounting? (+When You Should Use It)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cash-basis-accounting)

[
### What Is Cash Basis Accounting? (+When You Should Use It)
](https://www.g2.com/articles/cash-basis-accounting)
The products and services your company provides are your lifeblood.

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 ![Rob Browne](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rob Browne")
RB

](https://learn.g2.com/author/rob-browne)

by Rob Browne

[![How Business Digital Transformation Works In The Real World](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/sam-carter-GHOiyov2TSQ-unsplash.jpg "How Business Digital Transformation Works In The Real World")](https://www.g2.com/articles/digital-transformation-in-the-real-world)

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### How Business Digital Transformation Works In The Real World
](https://www.g2.com/articles/digital-transformation-in-the-real-world)
Business digital transformation is a buzzword that is misused and not completely clear. For instance, the Wikipedia definition is incomplete and vague: “Digital Transformation (DT) is the use of new, fast-changing digital technology to solve problems often utilizing cloud computing, reducing reliance on user-owned hardware but increasing reliance on subscription-based cloud services.” 

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 ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu")
GG

](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu)

by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![Using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) to Determine Value](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/Projectportfoliomanagement.jpg "Using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) to Determine Value")](https://www.g2.com/articles/project-portfolio-management)

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### Using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) to Determine Value
](https://www.g2.com/articles/project-portfolio-management)
A portfolio is a collection of your best work, put forth in the hopes of making a positive impression.

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 ![Grace Pinegar](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Grace Pinegar")
GP

](https://learn.g2.com/author/grace-pinegar)

by Grace Pinegar

[![Accounting Software Basics (+ Some Key Features to Look For)](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/best-accounting-software.jpg "Accounting Software Basics (+ Some Key Features to Look For)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-accounting-software)

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### Accounting Software Basics (+ Some Key Features to Look For)
](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-accounting-software)
Most business owners know that accounting is one of the most important aspects of running a company.

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 ![Devin Pickell](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devin Pickell")
DP

](https://learn.g2.com/author/devin-pickell)

by Devin Pickell

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## ERP Systems Glossary Terms

[![Raw Materials](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI871_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Braw_materials%5D_V1a.png "Raw Materials")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/raw-materials-definition)

[Raw Materials](https://www.g2.com/glossary/raw-materials-definition)

Raw materials are the basic components used to manufacture products. Explore the types, examples, and how they impact production and profitability.

by Gabriel Gheorghiu

[![Lean Manufacturing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Lean%20Manufacturing.png "Lean Manufacturing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/lean-manufacturing-definition)

[Lean Manufacturing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/lean-manufacturing-definition)

Understand lean manufacturing, principles, and benefits. Learn how it improves processes, reduces waste, and enhances efficiency for a competitive edge.

by Samudyata Bhat

[![Product Differentiation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI640_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bproduct_differentiation%5D_V1a.png "Product Differentiation")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-differentiation-definition)

[Product Differentiation](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-differentiation-definition)

Product differentiation is a group of traits or characteristics distinguishing a product from a similar one on the market. Learn the types and benefits.

by Holly Landis

[![Budget Period](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI625_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bbudget_period%5D_V1b.png "Budget Period")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/budget-period-definition)

[Budget Period](https://www.g2.com/glossary/budget-period-definition)

A budget period is the particular time frame in which a business plans, implements, and evaluates its budgets. Learn more about its types and benefits.

by Sagar Joshi

[![Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/ERP-1.png "Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/erp-definition)

[Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/erp-definition)

ERP systems merge and manage multiple business operations via a single platform. Read on to learn more about its applications, benefits, and challenges.

by Harshita Tewari

[![Inventory Pricing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Inventory_pricing.png "Inventory Pricing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/inventory-pricing)

[Inventory Pricing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/inventory-pricing)

Inventory pricing helps businesses estimate the value of their products or services. Learn more about inventory costs and inventory pricing methods.

by Sagar Joshi

[![Audit Trail](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Audit_trail.png "Audit Trail")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/audit-trail)

[Audit Trail](https://www.g2.com/glossary/audit-trail)

Audit trails are the records that keep track of purchases, sales, expenses, and other financial information. Discover examples of audit trails and learn more about the benefits, best practices, and more.

by Mara Calvello

[![Product Catalog](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Product%20catalog.png "Product Catalog")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-catalog-definition)

[Product Catalog](https://www.g2.com/glossary/product-catalog-definition)

A product catalog is online or offline marketing material for all the products an enterprise has or wants to sell to customers designed to display relevant product details that help buyers make informed purchase decisions.

by Subhransu Sahu

## ERP Systems Discussions

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Question on: QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
[Dear Intuit/Quickbooks, will it ever be possible to link outlook with email addresses stored in a Customer or Vendor profile in either QBO or QBD?](/discussions/dear-intuit-quickbooks-will-it-ever-be-possible-to-link-outlook-with-email-addresses-stored-in-a-customer-or-vendor-profile-in-either-qbo-or-qbd)

In the contacts section for both customers and vendors, it would really be helpful if my outlook could link with the email addresses so I could email directly from the contacts info.

no

Answered: Abdulaahi Hasan on January 30, 2022

Yes

Answered: Janet Hilton on December 21, 2021

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Answered: Yvonne Plummer on February 1, 2022

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0

Question on: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
[Yes it's has easy accesible and lots of accounting features](/discussions/36587-yes-it-s-has-easy-accesible-and-lots-of-accounting-features)

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There are so many benefits that come from accrual accounting. It is extremely effective regarding monitoring or controlling financial activities as well as regarding managing a business's finances. With the help of accrual accounting type of method, companies will always get the real and updated with timely views of what proportion money is coming in. Every business should have to know its financial health properly so that it remains operational. If you want to more information about Outsourcing Accounting Service in Uk you can visit the site: https://planetaryaccountingandmarketing.com/accounting-services/

Answered: john jebib on September 27, 2021

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0

Question on: Epicor Prophet 21
[Why does the expected, required and promise dates differ between order, production and purchasing screens?](/discussions/33159-why-does-the-expected-required-and-promise-dates-differ-between-order-production-and-purchasing-screens)

As a daily user I have found in the past that when reviewing the commitment schedule under the Item Master Inquiry, the dates between order and production screens were inconsistent. This caused an issue with having material ordered and delivered in time to build. Just because the screens may say expected date, required date, promise date, it seems like they are not consistent across all screens. I am unsure as to what date is pulled when viewing the commitment schedule and would like some concrete insight on that!

Hello Taylor, Thanks so much for your query. Production orders have a required date, which is different from an order date as a production order is needed before building an order. Promise dates have a different calculation logic. As a Prophet 21 customer we recommend you enter a case and provide a specific example. Our Application Support team would welcome the opportunity to work with you to help you better understand the logic and the process of a date calculation. We hope this helps and we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, The Epicor Team 

Answered: Epicor on November 6, 2020

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