EDVgestützte

EDVgestützte is a German adjective describing processes, systems, or decisions that are supported or enabled by computer technology. It denotes tasks in which electronic data processing, data storage, retrieval, and analysis are used to assist human work.

The term derives from EDV, Elektronische Datenverarbeitung (electronic data processing), and became widespread with the expansion of computer-based business and administrative applications from the mid-20th century onward. In contemporary usage it is often written with a hyphen as EDV-gestützte.

Typical fields of application include EDV-gestützte Buchführung (computerized accounting), EDV-gestützte Personalverwaltung (HR management), EDV-gestützte Auftrags- und Lagerverwaltung, EDV-gestützte Produktionsplanung and scheduling, and EDV-gestütztes Kundenbeziehungsmanagement. In practice these functions are usually implemented within ERP, CRM, or specialized software systems that integrate multiple business processes.

Benefits of EDV-gestützte approaches include increased speed, accuracy, and consistency; real-time access to data; improved compliance and auditability; and scalability to handle growing data volumes and processes. They can enhance decision support through data analysis and reporting.

Challenges involve dependence on IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and data protection concerns, data quality and interoperability issues, potential vendor lock-in, and the need for ongoing training and maintenance.

See also: Information systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer relationship management, Business intelligence, Digitalisierung.