Asset and procurement discipline comes first.
The common ERP layer can connect suppliers, purchasing, stores, stock, fixed assets, people, approvals, documents, finance and management reporting. The system should make it clear who owns a commitment, where an asset or item is held and what financial consequence has been recorded.
Operational technology remains a separate decision.
SCADA, metering, mine planning, field engineering, laboratory, maintenance or other specialist platforms should not be promised as standard ERP functions. Where data must cross that boundary, integration is assessed as a project requirement.
Use a real asset or material transaction in discovery.
Trace requisition, approval, supplier commitment, receipt, store issue or asset recognition through to the responsible financial and management view.
Scope boundary: Sector pages describe where shared ERP and engineering capabilities can be applied. Specialist clinical, regulated, technical or project-specific functions are confirmed only through an accepted written scope.