Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software integrates and automates core business processes across various departments like finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and human resources. ERP provides a single system to manage data from these different departments, enabling better visibility of operations and improved decision making. ERP is beneficial for textile companies as it allows them to streamline processes from raw material procurement to production to sales, reduce costs and cycle times, improve inventory management, and enhance customer satisfaction. Key functions of ERP software include order management, inventory control, procurement, production planning, and financial reporting.