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ERP is the current industry term for a comprehensive system that uses computers to integrate internal and external management information across the entire organization, including manufacturing, product development, finance, and office processes.

The aim of an ERP integrated computer and database system is to manage the flow of information between all parts of the business in addition to external suppliers and customers. Lean Six Sigma Key Performance Indicators and other metrics may be visible through the ERP, which may handle performance data for the Lean Visual Workplace.

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