ERP Framework to use in development? [closed]

Question

We are about to start developing an ERP for small companies, and the question is if there is some free framework for ERP that I can use? Is something done to accelerate the process?

Answer 1

It's a little unclear from your question what you're wanting. If you want to use existing open source ERP software and possibly extend it (subject to the terms of its license), there's a nice list at List of ERP software packages on Wikipedia.

If you're wanting a framework that will help you write a custom ERP package, I am not aware of any such software. I'd treat it like any other software project - gather requirements, then look for pieces that can be used off-the-shelf. Some examples:

• O/RMs
• Logging frameworks like log4j (ports exist for other languages)
• IoC Container frameworks
• Pluggable architecture frameworks like MEF (.NET-specific)

And so on. Don't go overboard; use only the pieces you need.

EDIT: Apparently at least one ERP framework exists: WyattERP. If you're comfortable with Tcl, it may be worth a look.

Answer 2

Yes there is: IntarS. Open Source, Universal Application, several working example ERP systems available.