A turnkey solution is a product or service that is designed to be easily used and requires little or no additional customization or setup. Examples of turnkey solutions include:
- All-in-one computer systems that are pre-configured and ready to use out of the box
- Prefabricated houses or buildings that are delivered and assembled on site
- Software as a Service (SaaS) products that are ready to use with minimal setup or customization
- Website builders and e-commerce platforms that allow users to easily create and launch their own websites
- Complete business systems or franchises, which include everything needed to start and operate a business, such as training, equipment, and support.
Packaged applications contain specific sets of business logic and technical functionality that support specific business processes in organizations.
A packaged application is a fully functional application that you can view, use, and customize.
Packaged applications can also include a de-installation script which can be used to remove all the application's supporting objects. This tutorial walks you through the OEHR Sample Objects packaged application.
Normally it is used as a way of referring to vendors who sell ERP or CRM application suites that are organized to be used to integrate all of a company's main software applications. By installing a number of packaged applications a company can assure that major business process applications in finance, accounting, human resources, and manufacturing all communicate smoothly and store data in a common database. The dominant packaged application vendor is
SAP[1]. Other well-known ERP vendors are Baan, J.D. Edwards, Oracle and PeopleSoft.
[1]SAP:
Provides powerful programs for accounting and controlling, production and materials management, quality management and plant maintenance, sales and distribution, human resources management, and project management