The Role of the Warehousing Module in the Building of a Modern Enterprise Resource Planning System

Abstract

This article presents a developed and functioning Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for the warehouse logistics management, designed for the needs of small and medium-sized companies in Bulgaria. The current ERP system aims to satisfy the needs of a specific transport company – to track and manage the main activities. The main thesis of the present development is the leading role of software innovations in the use of data, their summation and distribution among the company's employees in real time. The design methodology of the developed system includes a study and thorough analysis of customer needs and requirements in order to fully cover the processes in the client company. At the same time, the system is flexible enough to adapt easily to future changes in the customer environment. The article presents the main characteristics of the implemented system, such as ease of use, speed, and intuitive design. As a result of its implementation, the management decision-making processes of both the middle and senior management teams of the company have been significantly supported and facilitated. The developed system has a market implementation in Bulgaria, and is in the process of searching for sales representatives, partners and customers in other countries.