Thursday, 25 February 2016

Chapter 12: Intergrating the Organization from End to End- Enterprise Resource Planning

Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP)
  • at the heart of all ERP systems is a database,when a user enters or updates information in one module,it is immediately and automatically updated throughout the entire system.



Bringing the Organizations Together

ERP Process Flow
                               

 The Organizations befofe ERP



The Evolution of ERP
 ERP- Bringing the Organization Together



 The Evolution of ERP



Integrating SCM,CRM,AND ERP
  • SCM,CRM,and ERP are the backbone of e-business. Integration of these applications is the key to success for many companies.Integration allows the unlocking of information to make it available to any user,anywhere,anytime.

 SCM Market Overview




 General audience and purpose of SCM, CRM, ERP

Integration Tools
  • middleware-several different types of software that sit in the middle of and provide connectivity between two or more software applications.
  • enterprise application integration(EAI) middleware-represents a new approach to middleware by packaging together commonly used functionality,such as providing prebuilt  links to popular enterprise applications,which reduces the time necessary to develop solutions that integrate applications from multiple vendors.

 Data point where SCM,CRM and ERP intergrate




ERP systems must intergrate variuos organization process and be:
  • Flexible
  • Modular and Open
  • Comprehensive
  • Beyond the company
Flexible – must be able to quickly respond to the changing needs of the organization
Modular and open – must have an open system architecture, meaning that any
module can be interface,
with or detached whenever required without affecting the other modules. 
Comprehensive – must be able to support a variety of organizational functions for a
wide range of businesses
Beyond the company – must support external partnerships and collaboration efforts

Enterprise Resource Planning's Explosive Growth

*ERP is a logical solution to the mess of incompatible applications that had sprung up in most business

*ERP address the need for global information sharing and reporting

*ERP is used to avoid the pain and expense of fixing legacy systems

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