To meet the needs of customers and achieve the goals of the organization, it is imperative all the functions of the supply chain are integrated and employees understand their impact on others within this broader function. Companies have invested in comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and today SCM is an integral part of the broader business; it is woven into the fabric of a business, not a standalone element operating in a vacuum. To know detail about the importance of ERP in the supply chain, please click here.