DEFINITION of 'Enterprise Resource Planning-ERP'. A process by which a company (often a manufacturer) manages and integrates the important parts of its business. An ERP management information system integrates areas such as planning, purchasing, inventory, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, etc. Next Up.RP is most frequently used in the context of software. As the methodology has become more popular, large software applications have been developed to help companies implement ERP in their organization.
7 Things You May Not Know About the Ming Dynasty. At its peak, the Ming dynasty made China a global superpower, influencing the known world in trade, culture and might. It spanned nearly 300 years, from the fall of the Mongols in 1368 to the ascendancy of the Manchus in 1644. Here are seven things you might not know about the Ming era.
The Ottoman Empire lasted 700 years. Holy Roman Empire, with all It's ebbs and Flows, (Mostly Flows) Lasted from 10th century to 18th century for almost 800 years. Eastern Roman Empire, (Byzantium) lasted for 1100 years though it was a Vassal and pale shadow of it's glory by the last part. And Ethiopian empire, the only African Nation to escape Western Dominance in Africa from 12th century to 20th century. 800 years till 20th century!