Comparison for the Characteristics of the OA, MRP, and ERP Systems

Abstract

Information systems play varied roles in businesses and in the growth of businesses as a result of advancements in computer technology. On the comparison of MRP and ERP and the development process, certain scholars have offered their perspectives. There are, however, few researches that compare the traits of OA, MRP, and ERP in detail. In this paper, the features of office automation systems, material demand planning systems, and manufacturing resource planning systems are contrasted and discussed along with their historical development, present state, and various system goals. This study provides a summary of the OA, MRP, and ERP systems. The three MRP development stages are outlined, along with the distinctions between the relevant environment, production process, capacity needs, fundamental parts of e-commerce activities, management modules, and other characteristics. Enterprise managers can effectively improve the office and production efficiency of enterprises by analyzing, designing, implementing, and combining management knowledge of different systems. These results shed light on guiding further exploration of understanding the comparison of three system characteristics.