Integrated system
is a system in which different business functions or applications are connected and share information. It allows work in one area to update or support the activities that follow in another.
Companies use integrated systems to reduce separate spreadsheets and repeated data entry. They can make handovers faster and keep departments working from consistent records. However, the connections need clear ownership and checks so that incorrect data does not spread between functions.
An ERP system can provide an integrated structure for sales, purchasing, inventory, production and finance. For example, a recorded delivery can update stock and support invoicing. This helps employees follow the same transaction through the business without recreating it at each step.
