Enterprises Resource Planning (ERP) is based on a common database and a modular software design. The common database can allow every department of a business to store and retrieve information in real-time. The information should be reliable, accessible, and easily shared. The modular software design should mean a business can select the modules they need. For instance, modules such as Human Resources, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management DMS and Financials etc...