About the Application

About this Guide

The ADempiere User Guide provides instructions and hints on the use of the software in day-to-day operation. It is intended as a reference on how to use the software to perform general functions. It includes configuration information where this is in the realm of the end-user. More complex configuration information can be found in the System Administration Guide or the Development Guide.

About the ADempiere Application

ADempiere is a world-class ERP software application designed to support:

• Multiple Organizations within the Enterprise

  ADempiere can have multiple branch offices and companies in one single installation, making it especially attractive in large franchises where consolidation of financial and operational data is critical.

• Multiple Languages across the Enterprise and its Customers

  All user and customer-facing information can be presented in multiple languages. This, along with Multiple Organizations, makes Adempiere especially attractive for companies with branches in areas of different languages.

• Multiple Accounting Formats

  The accounting data can be managed and presented with multiple accounting schemas making the ADempiere application especially suited to the multi-national environment.

• Multiple Operating Systems

  Having been developed in Java, the applicaiton is able to run on most operating systems.

• Complex Workflows

  ADempiere provides workflows from simple documents, to multi-level approval and automated processing that can be fully customized to any business process.

The application supports all the main features and functions expected of an ERP system and allows for the customization of the software so company specific features can be easily added. As an end-user, you will likely be presented with a customized version of the software, specific to your business. Information on those customizations will be provided to you by your system provider or administrator. This guide covers the ADempiere application in its released configuration and uses the Garden World demo client for examples.