A Brief History of the Development of ERP Software in Indonesia

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. This system can be defined as a program used by companies, to carry out business planning from production to financial management. How is the development of ERP software in Indonesia so that it is widely used as it is now? Let's see the full review below.

A Brief History of ERP Software

1960s

Examining the development of ERP in Indonesia, of course, cannot be separated from the history of its development in the world. Starting from the 1960s, the ERP concept has begun to be used this year to deal with various industrial problems. Although the problems handled are still very simple, ERP is quite helpful for monitoring inventory.

In fact, the ERP program has started using a centralized computer system this year. In other words, the data that is processed using the software can be stored on a central computer or big data. Which is where this data can then be accessed via other computers by relying on the local network.

1970's

The development of ERP software in Indonesia has not expanded this year. However, the initial concept of ERP was made more complex in the 1970s, and became the forerunner of the ERP systems that are widely used today. At that time, this more complex ERP concept was called MRP (manufacturing resource planning) and could help more difficult manufacturing.

1980-1990

MRP which is considered very helpful in business has been upgraded to MRP II, where the system has started to be able to handle the scheduling of the production process. Seeing this, the Gartner Group in 1990 made the MRP even more complete. They later became the first to call this system an ERP.

2000s

Entering the era of the 2000s, the internet has begun to grow quite rapidly, making the use of ERP even more widespread. Even the use of ERP at this time has begun to exceed the boundaries of space and distance. So that employees who work in the warehouse can access existing information through this ERP program.

ERP Development in Indonesia

The development of ERP software in Indonesia began in the 1990s, when the Gartner Group introduced the ERP name to the world. In Indonesia, history itself has a close relationship with PT. Astra International. Because this company is one of the implementers, using SAP as a vendor.

ERP in Indonesia is also growing rapidly along with technological developments since then. Especially in the era of the 2000s when the internet had begun to expand throughout the world, the implementation of the ERP system used was stable operation. Then in 2005, an audit firm, an upgrading consultant, and a security firm were formed on the system to overcome the previous shortcomings.

For the development of modern ERP systems, 2010 can be called the starting point. Because around this year, many companies began to adopt new, more stable technology. Where the development of ERP software in Indonesia can be seen from the ease of use, so that effective results have been able to be achieved.

Today, the ERP system has become one of the most important software for companies, be it small companies such as MSMEs or large-scale companies. Because ERP systems can help launch business activities, reduce operational costs, maximize the number of sales, and so on.

Interestingly, there are now enough ERP software providers for your business needs. One of them is Soltius Indonesia, which provides ERP for small medium enterprises (MSMEs with the SAP BUSINESS ONE product and ERP for the Enterprise class with the SAP S/4HANA product). Even the Indonesian ERP software Soltius also plays a significant role in the development of this system in the country.

Product information: https://www.soltius.co.id/id/solutions-by-products/software-erp-sap-business-one