THE HISTORY OF ERP

The History of ERP
The term ERP was first used in the 1990s by the Gartner Group, but enterprise resource planning systems actually have their roots deep in the manufacturing industry, and can trace their history back to the 1960s. At this time, manufacturers needed a better way to manage, track, and control their inventory. Basic software solutions, known as MRPs or Material Requirements Planning systems were developed to meet their needs.