Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the integrated suite of software applications and processes that enable business partners to plan, manage and optimize their operations. ERP SCM allows businesses to take a top-down approach to managing their supply chain needs by automating core operations – such as orders, deliveries, billing, inventory, warehousing and order fulfillment – giving them a single window view of all their customer data. By streamlining and coordinating these functions, companies can reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve customer service. ERP SCM is an essential component to running any successful business.