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The SOFT1 ERP Business Units module is an open model for mapping the organizational and/or financial structures of a business. <span style="color: #333333">Companies that manage individual business units can utilize the SOFT1 </span><span style="color: #333333">**Business Units**</span><span style="color: #333333"> module, in order to evaluate each unit separately, set specific goals and strategies, and get financial results (positive or/and negative) that each one brings to the company as a whole. This module is available throughout SOFT1 ERP, participating in all the main Entities, as well as in a wide range of Browsers, Jobs, Reports, etc. </span>

<span style="color: #333333">Business Units can be distinguished based on, e.g., the company's activity fields, the types of items/services the company provides, etc.</span>

<span style="color: #333333">Examples of Business Units: </span>

- <span style="color: #333333">IT companies: Software, Hardware, Services, etc.</span>
- <span style="color: #333333">Dairy companies: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Ice cream, etc.</span>
- <span style="color: #333333">Clothing industry:  Men's, Women's, Kids', etc</span>
- <span style="color: #333333">Groups of Companies: Telecommunications, Technology Products Distribution, Retail sales, etc.</span>

See the following tabs for a detailed overview of<span style="color: #333333"> the required setup, the operation in SOFT1 ERP, and the related jobs/browsers/reports.</span>

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> ℹ️ <span style="color: #333333">By clicking on the </span><span style="color: #333333">**Business Unit**</span><span style="color: #333333"> hyperlink, throughout SOFT1 ERP, you can design </span>**[Hierarchies](https://wiki.soft1.eu/space/SS5EN/189268004/Hierarchies)** <span style="color: #333333">for your company's Business Units.</span>
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> ℹ️ <span style="color: #333333">In addition, you can manage</span>**[ Financials & Settlements per Business Unit](https://wiki.soft1.eu/space/SS5EN/189269017/Financials+%26+Settlements+per+Business+Unit)**. 
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