Definition
ERP software connects core processes: customers and suppliers, sales and purchasing, finance, warehouse, and often service or production. Instead of isolated tools, you get one shared data foundation.
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What is ERP software?
ERP (enterprise resource planning) bundles business processes in one system — from master data and documents to service and finance.
Typical ERP modules
Classic building blocks are financial accounting, order processing, CRM, inventory, and reporting. Modern cloud ERP like Jupiter adds tenant separation and optional APIs for your own applications.
- Master data (contacts, products)
- Documents (quote through invoice)
- Payments and matching
- Service, projects, portal
ERP vs. accounting-only software
Accounting tools focus on postings and tax. ERP goes further: field service, inventory, and customer portals can be integrated — important when your business is more than invoices.
Selection criteria for SMBs
Look at time to value, modular extension, German compliance (GoBD, DATEV export), tenant security, and whether you will need APIs or custom UIs later.
Ready for Jupiter ERP?
Start for free — choose plan, term, and add-ons in the app afterwards. Custom adaptations or API integration? Get in touch.