ERP vs Invoicing System — What Does Your Company Need?
Invoicing is one function; managing the company is another. We explain the difference between an invoicing system and an ERP like CDEPos.
Invoicing is not the same as managing
An invoicing system issues receipts. An ERP manages the whole company: sales, stock, purchases, cash, customers and reports — with invoicing inside.
| Invoicing system | ERP (CDEPos) |
|---|---|
| Issues receipts | Issues receipts and manages the business |
| No stock control | Real-time stock |
| No purchase recording | Purchases, costs and suppliers |
| No cash handling | POS and cash per shift |
| No customer base | CRM and current account |
| Basic reports | Sales, stock, VAT and cash reports |
Why integrate invoicing into the ERP
When e-invoicing lives inside the ERP, every invoice deducts stock, records the cash and updates the customer, with no double entry or parallel spreadsheets.
What people ask us most
What is the difference between an ERP and an invoicing system?
The invoicing one issues receipts; the ERP manages the whole company (sales, stock, purchases, cash, customers, reports) with invoicing integrated.
Is CDEPos an ERP or an invoicer?
CDEPos is an ERP with integrated SIFEN e-invoicing: you do both in one system.
Do I need an ERP if I am just starting?
It depends. If you only invoice, an invoicer is enough. When you need to control stock, cash and customers, an ERP fits.
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