Distributed ERP
What is Distributed ERP?
Also known Distributed Enterprise Resource Planning, Distributed ERP refers to an ERP system that is implemented through the distribution of data, processes, and functionalities across multiple servers or nodes. This utilizes cloud computing, edge computing, and/or blockchain technology. It is scalable, redundant and hence, reliable, includes geographical flexibility, and data security. In addition, it reduces the downtime in case of rare hardware failures. Its local autonomy results from the different departments and business units that are connected to a central system.
AIMS™ Distributed ERP application
dFarm’s Ag SCM services integrate all backend ag supply chains heuristically from Farmer to Retailers with unprecedented transparency and efficiency. This enhanced visibility into the supply chain with continuous access to detailed real-time data from each step in the produce journey to marketplace. dFarm’s AIMS™ (Agriculture Information Management System) Distributed ERP application, the inbuilt Blockchain technologies will calculate produce costs instantly on a real-time basis for each service, by monitoring their compliances and controlling costs by making Ag SCM as a service industry.
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AI and Blockchain in dFarm
- Smart Contracts adjust terms based on real-time data, triggering certain actions when specific conditions are met.
- Terms are directly written into the code.
- Security can be analyzed via AI based on the patterns of transactions and behavior on a distributed ledger, by tracing and flagging any anomalies or potential fraud.
- Data privacy present due to the private methods for identity management.
- Data analysis that is beneficial for:
- better strategic decisions
- financial services
- predictive maintenance
- sales forecasting
- identifying patterns
- Data accuracy
- Automating tasks such as customer service and order fulfillment.
- saves employees time to make improved decisions
- Management of operations across multiple time zones.
Cardus, Inc., provided this for dFarm, which allowed the company to maintain its sustainable activities while adhering to the Food Safety Modernization Act formulated by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States.