ERP and MRP comparison
Use ERP for the business record and Know My Parts for the electronics operating record.
Know My Parts complements finance-led ERP and planning-led MRP with component-level inventory, BOM readiness, reservations, movements, traceability and evidence.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Different job, different record shape
ERP and MRP systems often own purchasing, valuation and planning. Know My Parts focuses on the operational details around electronic components and build readiness.
Where ERP/MRP is stronger
ERP/MRP is usually stronger for accounting, purchasing, sales orders, valuation, cross-company planning and finance-led reporting.
Where Know My Parts is stronger
Know My Parts is stronger for electronics package quantities, component reservations, BOM readiness, lot/date-code traceability and build evidence.