What is ERP?

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning and describes a computerised business system that manages two or more business processes. Typical examples include financials and customer support, allowing a single database of contacts to be used. There can be many benefits to an organisation where a reduction in stock and user mistakes can directly save money in addition to improved customer services and better business efficiencies.

It is essential to properly implement an ERP system to maximise the investment. OpusVL provide consultancy enable business processes to be fully understood, refined if needed and documented.

Until recently, ERP systems were only used by medium and large organisations who could afford to invest in one of the major ERP applications, for example, SAP or Oracle based systems. Technology has enabled smaller companies to invest in hosted solutions where a license is paid per user, a popular choice is SalesForce.

Integration enables smaller companies to link website orders to existing customers, check stock, take payments, raise invoices and manage after sales service. This can provide differentiation from competitors and deliver lower operating costs.

Wikipedia has a thorough description of ERP here.

What can OpusVL provide?

OpenERP (Formerly TinyERP)

OpenERP is an open-source framework-based ERP/CRM solution. It can be downloaded freely from the OpenERP website. There are many modules readily available for download. As an Open Source application, there are no limits to the customisation that can be achieved. There are many OpenERP partners throughout Europe enhancing, developing and supporting the product.

OpusVL have worked with OpenERP since 2005 and became a partner in 2006. We have provided basic hosted solutions to advanced externally connected applications.

Bespoke solutions

Many businesses have unique products or offerings which may need complex process management or specific user interaction. These cases may demand a bespoke application to manage intricate systems and 3rd party integration. OpusVL have been developing bespoke business systems since 2000 and can provide professional consultancy to determine the exact requirement.

SaaS / SOA / Hosted options

Many customers are looking for hosted solutions to reduce capital expenditure and maintenance costs. OpusVL provide many hosted applications including OpenERP and bespoke solutions.