{"id":999977011,"date":"2025-07-18T09:20:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T02:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/?p=999977011"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:38:06","slug":"compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"ERP vs MRP Comparison: Which is the Best Choice for Your Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people think that MRP is a shortened form of ERP, but in fact MRP is a part of ERP (usually a module in modern ERP). Therefore, if ERP and MRP are not clearly compared, businesses may have wrong expectations or misjudge the system&#039;s capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the article below for a more specific perspective on these two solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Tong_quan_ve_he_thong_MRP\" >Overview of MRP system<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Dinh_nghia_cua_MRP\" >Definition of MRP\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Cac_chuc_nang_chinh_cua_MRP\" >Main functions of MRP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Su_phat_trien_cua_MRP_thanh_MRP_II\" >Evolution of MRP to MRP II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Doanh_nghiep_nao_can_MRP\" >Which businesses need MRP?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Tong_quan_ve_he_thong_ERP\" >Overview of ERP system<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#ERP_la_gi\" >What is ERP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Cac_mo-dun_va_chuc_nang_chinh_cua_ERP\" >Main modules and functions of ERP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Phuong_thuc_trien_khai_ERP\" >ERP implementation method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Doanh_nghiep_nao_tren_trien_khai_MRP\" >Which of the above companies implement MRP?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#ERP_va_MRP_co_moi_quan_he_nhu_the_nao\" >What is the relationship between ERP and MRP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#So_sanh_ERP_va_MRP\" >Comparing ERP and MRP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Pham_vi_va_muc_tieu_quan_ly\" >Scope and objectives of management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Kha_nang_tich_hop\" >Integration capabilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Doi_tuong_nguoi_dung\" >User Object<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Chi_phi_dau_tu\" >Investment costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Kha_nang_dap_ung_toc_do_tang_truong_doanh_nghiep\" >Ability to meet business growth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Lua_chon_phan_mem_phu_hop_cho_doanh_nghiep\" >Choosing the right software for your business<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Xac_dinh_muc_tieu_va_nhu_cau\" >Identify goals and needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Can_nhac_ngan_sach\" >Consider the budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Danh_gia_dinh_huong_phat_trien\" >Development orientation assessment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Bizzi_%E2%80%93_Giai_phap_chuyen_biet_bo_tro_cho_quan_ly_tai_chinh_doanh_nghiep\" >Bizzi \u2013 Specialized solution to support corporate financial management<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Tai_sao_doanh_nghiep_can_Bizzi_ben_canh_ERP\" >Why do businesses need Bizzi besides ERP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Bizzi_tu_dong_hoa_xu_ly_hoa_don_va_quan_ly_chi_phi\" >Bizzi automates invoice processing and expense management:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Bizzi_ho_tro_doanh_nghiep_quan_ly_cong_no_va_tai_chinh\" >Bizzi helps businesses manage debt and finance:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Bizzi_co_kha_nang_tich_hop_voi_cac_he_thong_quan_ly_doanh_nghiep\" >Bizzi has the ability to integrate with business management systems:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/compare-erp-and-mrp-which-is-the-best-choice-for-your-business\/#Ket_luan\" >Conclude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tong_quan_ve_he_thong_MRP\"><\/span><b>Overview of MRP system<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, let&#039;s understand the concept of MRP. What is MRP? What problems can MRP solve for businesses?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinh_nghia_cua_MRP\"><\/span><b>Definition of MRP\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MRP stands for \u201cMaterial Requirements Planning\u201d. It is a software solution designed to help manufacturers calculate exactly what materials are needed, when, and in what quantities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main objective of MRP is to facilitate production control, planning and reporting. This software helps manufacturing businesses plan to prepare and manage the raw materials needed for the production process, avoiding shortages or surpluses of raw materials, thereby minimizing waste and disruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_chuc_nang_chinh_cua_MRP\"><\/span><b>Main functions of MRP<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main tasks of the MRP system include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forecast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Analyze production and sales forecasts to determine raw materials, components, and supplies needed for production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inventory management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure adequate raw materials, components and supplies are available in stock, track and manage inventory to maintain optimal levels. The system automatically tracks when reorders are needed and can place orders directly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Production scheduling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Analyze and create efficient production schedules, optimizing production orders based on factors such as available raw materials, supply schedules, and expiration dates. This helps minimize waste and maximize material utilization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track orders and inventory:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Track raw material and supplies order status, maintain up-to-date schedules. Manage finished and semi-finished products, as well as delivery processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Su_phat_trien_cua_MRP_thanh_MRP_II\"><\/span><b>Evolution of MRP to MRP II<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, MRP has evolved to include more features. Most current MRP systems (often referred to as MRP II \u2013 Manufacturing Resource Planning) have incorporated different modules. MRP II provides more advanced features such as detailed capacity planning, schedule management, shop floor control, financial accounting, equipment management, labor allocation, quality management, and manufacturing cost control. MRP II is the premise for the development of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_nao_can_MRP\"><\/span><b>Which businesses need MRP?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing enterprises: especially assembly production, with many raw materials and stages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies with complex BOMs: such as electronics, machinery, textiles, packaged foods\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses need to plan production and purchases accurately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999977014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999977014\" style=\"width: 1160px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999977014 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-2.png\" alt=\"compare-erp-and-mrp \" width=\"1160\" height=\"650\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-2.png 1160w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-2-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-2-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-2-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999977014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The main objective of MRP is to help manufacturing businesses plan to prepare and manage the raw materials needed for the production process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tong_quan_ve_he_thong_ERP\"><\/span><b>Overview of ERP system<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is complete and easy-to-understand information about the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, which is essential for modern businesses, especially in today&#039;s fiercely competitive environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ERP_la_gi\"><\/span><b>What is ERP?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/erp-la-gi-phan-mem-erp-mang-lai-loi-ich-gi-cho-doanh-nghiep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. It is a more comprehensive and complete software system than MRP. ERP helps manufacturers automate and streamline business processes, not just related to production but across their entire business. ERP is designed to connect and integrate every aspect of the business into a single database, helping to streamline tasks and processes, and share information effectively across the entire organization. This results in accurate data, which helps increase efficiency and reduce costs across every aspect of the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_mo-dun_va_chuc_nang_chinh_cua_ERP\"><\/span><b>Main modules and functions of ERP<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing ERP and MRP, it can be seen that ERP is not limited to the manufacturing sector like MRP, but also brings comprehensive benefits to every aspect of the business organization. The most popular ERP modules include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finance \u2013 Accounting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Helps businesses track accounting, prepare financial reports, automate income and expense management, manage payables and receivables, budget, forecast, asset management and compliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Human Resource Management (HR):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enables businesses to track attendance, calculate payroll, manage employee data, benefits, recruiting and performance management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sell:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Track leads, customer conversations, goals, and sales performance. This module automates sales processes and generates data-driven analytics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supply chain and logistics management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Material and inventory balancing, including inventory management, logistics, warehouse management and order fulfillment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manufacture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Simplify multi-step manufacturing processes, including production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and quality management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Support planning, scheduling, executing and monitoring projects, managing resources and tracking costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other common modules may include research and development (R&amp;D), engineering, asset management, sourcing and procurement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phuong_thuc_trien_khai_ERP\"><\/span><b>ERP implementation method<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP systems can be <a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/bat-mi-quy-trinh-trien-khai-erp-hieu-qua-tiet-kiem\/\">deployment<\/a> in a variety of ways, including on-premise software or cloud-based software (Cloud ERP). Businesses can choose to purchase the software or rent it on a monthly basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_nao_tren_trien_khai_MRP\"><\/span><b>Which of the above companies implement MRP?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing, retail, trade, distribution, service businesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprises with 20 or more employees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses have difficulty in data management, fragmented processes, and lack of connectivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses want to expand, control finances and operate tightly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999977015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999977015\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999977015 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-3.jpg\" alt=\"compare-erp-and-mrp \" width=\"900\" height=\"447\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-3-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-3-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-3-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999977015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ERP helps manufacturers automate and streamline business processes, not just related to manufacturing but across their entire enterprise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ERP_va_MRP_co_moi_quan_he_nhu_the_nao\"><\/span><b>What is the relationship between ERP and MRP?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP and MRP work together to optimize business operations. MRP software functions as a subsystem or function within the manufacturing management subsystem of an ERP solution. MRP provides information about materials and resources to the ERP solution, which integrates and uses that data to inform other business units.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the finance department would use the information that the MRP solution provides to ERP to calculate accounts receivable and manufacturing costs to determine product pricing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both technologies have dramatically shaped the manufacturing industry, increasing efficiency and productivity while reducing production time. Comparing ERP and MRP will help managers better understand the advantages of each solution and take advantage of the best for their business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_sanh_ERP_va_MRP\"><\/span><b>Comparing ERP and MRP<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a comparison of ERP and MRP \u2013 two popular management tools but with different goals and scopes. Depending on the size, industry and operational needs, businesses will have the appropriate choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999977013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999977013\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999977013 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-1.jpg\" alt=\"compare-erp-and-mrp\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/so-sanh-erp-va-mrp-1-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999977013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MRP software operates as a subsystem or a function within the manufacturing management subsystem of an ERP solution.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pham_vi_va_muc_tieu_quan_ly\"><\/span><b>Scope and objectives of management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference when comparing ERP and MRP is that ERP systems help plan and automate many business functions across an enterprise. The primary goal of ERP is to facilitate financial management and reporting, which is directly related to accounting, manufacturing, supply chain, customer management, quality, processes, and planning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, MRP systems focus on materials management and production planning. The central objective of MRP is to facilitate production control, planning, and reporting, with a narrower scope for ordering and planning materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kha_nang_tich_hop\"><\/span><b>Integration capabilities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP is a comprehensive business management software that automates and integrates all the different software on a single platform, easily integrated with other solutions. This helps to streamline tasks and processes, and share information effectively across the entire organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, MRP is more of a standalone system. While some MRP systems can be combined with other systems or integrated with third-party applications (including ERP), this can be challenging or is not the primary focus of MRP. MRP does not include financial management or CRM software features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doi_tuong_nguoi_dung\"><\/span><b>User Object<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its broader scope, people from different departments within a business can use ERP software. ERP is suitable for businesses across all industries, including manufacturing, distribution, retail, services, finance, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, those who are involved in manufacturing operations can use MRP tools. MRP is mainly used by manufacturing companies that need to manage production resources. Comparing ERP and MRP will help businesses choose which tool for their business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_dau_tu\"><\/span><b>Investment costs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a simpler and narrower solution, MRP systems are often less expensive. ERP is a comprehensive business management system that can perform many different functions in one system, so this solution is often more expensive to implement, train, and maintain. However, cloud-based solutions (Cloud ERP) can offer a relatively more affordable price, suitable for both small and medium-sized businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kha_nang_dap_ung_toc_do_tang_truong_doanh_nghiep\"><\/span><b>Ability to meet business growth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company that is looking to grow significantly will need to rely more on automation and standardized, streamlined processes to succeed and keep up with growth. This requires an ERP system that is scalable to accommodate additional tasks in the future. If your company is expected to maintain consistency or is focused solely on manufacturing, you may only need an MRP tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lua_chon_phan_mem_phu_hop_cho_doanh_nghiep\"><\/span><b>Choosing the right software for your business<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no \u201cbest\u201d software for every business, but rather which software best suits your specific needs. Compare ERP and MRP so that businesses can find answers to the following questions to know which software is right for them. Choosing an ERP or MRP system depends on a number of important factors below:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xac_dinh_muc_tieu_va_nhu_cau\"><\/span><b>Identify goals and needs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you just need to improve your manufacturing processes and inventory control, an MRP system may be all you need. MRP is specifically designed to serve this purpose and is more cost-effective.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to optimize, automate and connect processes not only from manufacturing but also to accounting, HR, sales, etc., you will need ERP software. ERP will fully meet the integration requirements of the business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_nhac_ngan_sach\"><\/span><b>Consider the budget<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The costs associated with licensing, implementing, training, and maintaining an ERP system are often quite high due to its size and complexity. However, the business optimization that ERP brings can lead to efficiency and increased productivity rates, which can pay for itself in the long run. Businesses need to accurately analyze the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Danh_gia_dinh_huong_phat_trien\"><\/span><b>Development orientation assessment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your company is growing rapidly and is geared towards scaling operations, requiring more automation and standardized processes, an ERP system is necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your business expects to maintain consistency or long-term sustainable growth, and remains focused solely on manufacturing, you may only need an MRP tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bizzi_%E2%80%93_Giai_phap_chuyen_biet_bo_tro_cho_quan_ly_tai_chinh_doanh_nghiep\"><\/span><b>Bizzi \u2013 Specialized solution to support corporate financial management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi is an invoice processing and financial management automation platform, designed to optimize accounting and financial processes, especially suitable for integration with ERP systems of medium and large enterprises. Bizzi does not replace ERP, but complements, accelerates, and optimizes the efficiency of financial operations, especially accounts payable (AP).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tai_sao_doanh_nghiep_can_Bizzi_ben_canh_ERP\"><\/span><b>Why do businesses need Bizzi besides ERP?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP systems are very powerful in synthesizing operational data, but there are still some limitations in financial and invoice processing such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Limitations of ERP<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bizzi solved it by<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual invoice processing, prone to errors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically read and extract invoice data using OCR + AI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of warning of incorrect invoices, risky invoices<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Integrate real and fake invoice lookup from General Department of Taxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow payment processing due to cumbersome approval process<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic rotation \u2013 approve invoices according to flexible workflow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficult to control supplier debt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoice lifecycle management &amp; real-time debt reconciliation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time consuming data entry into ERP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically synchronize data to ERP, no manual operation required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999976967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999976967\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999976967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/erp-cho-doanh-nghiep-vua-va-nho-4.png\" alt=\"compare-erp-and-mrp\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/erp-cho-doanh-nghiep-vua-va-nho-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/erp-cho-doanh-nghiep-vua-va-nho-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/erp-cho-doanh-nghiep-vua-va-nho-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/erp-cho-doanh-nghiep-vua-va-nho-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/erp-cho-doanh-nghiep-vua-va-nho-4-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999976967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bizzi.vn has the ability to seamlessly integrate with leading ERP systems through multiple flexible integration methods (Open API, API connection, file integration)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bizzi_tu_dong_hoa_xu_ly_hoa_don_va_quan_ly_chi_phi\"><\/span><b>Bizzi automates invoice processing and expense management:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Processing input invoices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automate invoice uploading, verification, and reconciliation using robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI). The system can automatically compare invoice details with purchase orders (POs) and warehouse receipts (GRs) in real time to detect discrepancies. It also has the ability to verify valid suppliers, automatically record and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/huong-dan-chi-tiet-luu-tru-hoa-don-dien-tu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electronic invoice storage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with long-term retention period (e.g. 10 years), and risk invoice warning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business expense management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Helps digitize the entire process of creating payment requests and approving business expenses, ensuring transparency and efficiency. The solution allows setting up budgets by department\/project, monitoring expenses against the allocated budget, and warnings when exceeding the budget. The system supports an automatic and flexible expense approval process, real-time expense tracking, and generating detailed expense reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business expense management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enables automatic flight booking integrated with ticketing services, manages all business expenses such as airfare, hotel, transportation, food. Can set spending limits for each employee or business trip, require pre-approval for business trips and provide comprehensive business expense reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bizzi_ho_tro_doanh_nghiep_quan_ly_cong_no_va_tai_chinh\"><\/span><b>Bizzi helps businesses manage debt and finance:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These solutions provide tools to track and control receivables. They may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automatic debt reminder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create a debt reminder process based on a script via email or text message.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track and reconcile debt:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automatically record and track debts of each customer and supplier, warn of due or overdue debts, and reconcile debts. The system can also generate detailed reports on debt status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connecting capital sources:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some platforms also facilitate businesses&#039; access to capital through supply chain finance or working capital financing options, supporting small loans with quick disbursement times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bizzi_co_kha_nang_tich_hop_voi_cac_he_thong_quan_ly_doanh_nghiep\"><\/span><b>Bizzi has the ability to integrate with business management systems:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/tich-hop-erp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integration capabilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seamlessly integrate with existing business management systems, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and accounting software. Flexible API integration enables cost and budget data to be synchronized from multiple sources into a single platform, enhancing the functionality of existing infrastructure without completely replacing it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows businesses to leverage expertise in financial automation while maintaining broader financial control from the overall management system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan\"><\/span><b>Conclude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing ERP and MRP, it can be seen that both are useful management tools, especially in manufacturing, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Small businesses that focus on production and inventory can benefit greatly from a dedicated MRP system. Meanwhile, large businesses with broader management needs, diverse operations, and a desire to integrate all business processes will be better suited to an ERP system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, dedicated financial automation solutions like Bizzi can be an attractive option for businesses looking to streamline specific financial back-office processes, especially when they can integrate with existing business management systems. Choosing the most appropriate software will depend on the size, current needs, implementation goals, budget, and growth direction of each business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get advice and try Bizzi&#039;s solutions, click to register here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/dat-lich-demo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/dat-lich-demo\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people think of MRP as a shortened form of ERP, but in fact MRP is a part of ERP (usually a module in\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":999977012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[369,263],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-999977011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chuyen-doi-tai-chinh","category-kien-thuc"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999977011","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=999977011"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999977011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":999977017,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999977011\/revisions\/999977017"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/999977012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=999977011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=999977011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=999977011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}