28.1 Introduction

ArchivistaBox originated as a DMS and archiving software. Since the year 2008 ArchivistaBox contains an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) module. We at Archivista GmbH are convinced that the combination of an ERP with a DMS solution makes sense for various reasons.

The most important reasons are:

Many clients ask for the possibility of an integration of their existing ERP Solution with ArchivistaBox. Thanks to ArchivistaERP there is an example and a test object.
Today, box solutions are in demand more than ever. A simple web-based, ready-to-use ERP software does not exist. ArchivistaERP is therefore highly innovative.
The number of webbased ERP solutions can be counted on one hand. Even OpenSource solutions are rare. ArchivistaERP is subject to the GPL and runs in entirely webbased mode.
We ourselves (Archivista GmbH) needed a new ERP solution. During the evaluation phase we came across various products. The solution created originates from Frontaccounting (see www.frontaccounting.com) and was adapted to our needs so that we can work efficiently and speedily.

This is why ArchivistaERP came into being. In order that no misunderstandings arise let us mention what ArchivistaERP is not:

ArchivistaERP is not a substitute for your existing ERP solution. The crucial point with an ERP solution is not the licencing cost but the implementation cost. If your ERP solution more or less does what you want it to do, then keep it.
ArchivistaERP is currently not geared towards medium and large enterprises.
ArchivistaERP is one solution among many and ArchivistaBox supports all imaginable ERP solutions with a minimum of integration effort - totally independent of the ERP module discussed in this chapter.
ArchivistaERP will be developed further in the future, i.e. certain adjustments will be made.