ERP platforms are often the backbone of an organization. This type of software is usually responsible for orchestrating the operations of a business, including accounting, operations, supply-chain and inventory management, order fulfillment and purchasing. ERPs tend to be very complex but with that level of complexity comes great flexibility such that the software can be highly customized to meet the specific needs of a business. Modern ecommerce platforms are often integrated directly with an ERP in order to facilitate order fulfillment, sync product and inventory levels and manage customer data.