Top Open Source ERP Applications
Here I will be mentioning the top ERP open source applications.
1) OpenBravo
Openbravo, the agile ERP, is a modular, ready to use, 100% web-based open source and free business management system written in Java, that automates all of the core business processes for small and mid-sized companies. This makes an appealing alternative to SMEs. Openbravo is built on proven MVC & MDD framework that facilitate customization & maintenance of code. Openbravo already enjoys a growing customer clientele.
1.1) Features
a) Application Dictionary: Use the Application Dictionary Module to customize, modify, and adapt the application to your needs.
b) General Setup: Use General Setup Module to edit basic settings such as languages, currencies, menus, workflows, alerts, clients, roles, users, organizations, banks, and importing data.
c) Master Data Management: Use Master Data Management Module to define and edit information related to business partners, prices, and products.
d) Procurement Management: Use Procurement Management Module to manage requisitions, purchases, goods receipts, invoices, and analyze related reports.
e) Warehouse Management: Use Warehouse Management Module to create and edit warehouses, and manage inventory.
f) Production Management: Use production Management Module to create and edit your production processes, production control, and analyze related data.
g) Materials Requirement Planning (MRP): Use the Materials Requirement Planning Module to edit your production planning, inventory control, and purchasing activities.
h) Sales Management: Use Sales Management Module to create and edit sales orders, goods shipments, invoices, commissions, and analyze related reports.
i) Project & Service Management: Use Project & Service Management Module to create and edit services, projects, analyze related reports, and add employee expenses.
j) Financial Management: Use Financial Management Module to create and edit accounting, assets, and receivables and payables.
1.2) Pros & Cons.
Pros:
a. It includes necessary functionality for complex retail management process,
b. It allows for integration with Point of Sale equipment (barcode system, touch screens, fiscal printers, card readers etc.), which improves sale process,
c. Dynamic development – your software will always follow the current business trends due to free access to the latest updates,
d. Simple, intuitive and aesthetic graphic interface – you and your employees will not have any difficulties in getting familiar and using the software during your daily tasks,
e. Compatibility with Windows and free operation system Linux,
f. Detailed documentation – it allows for extending the system by any programmer, who is familiar with Java technologies,
j. Scalability – the system does not lose efficiency, even when its complexity grows.
Cons:
a. The support system and documentation are inadequate.
b. Some users complain that the system crashes a lot.
c. Limited customization possible.
2) Dolibarr
When it comes to open source ERP software built on PHP, Dolibarr is a competitive and modern product with an active community of users. Dolibarr is completely free, and it can be used as a standalone program from any computer or server, or it can be used online through a dedicated or virtual private server.
Documentation for the software can be found on a wiki website that is frequently updated by both developers and veteran users. Although the base program is free, many users opt to purchase additional modules and plugins from the Dolibarr store. Some of the most popular plugins are for project management, digital documentation, pricing tables and telephone management.
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