ERP

 

 

ERP Definition – A Systems Perspective In Systems Theory , an ERP is a system which has its goal , components  and boundary , History and Evolution of ERP. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)  is the evolution of Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) II

ERP Systems – ERP Software, Business Processes,Users and Hardware. An ERP system is more than sum of its parts or components. Those components interact together to achieve a common goal – streamline and improve organizations’ business processes.

Functional  Modules of ERP Software. ERP software is made up of many software modules . Each ERP software module mimics a major functional area  of

an organization.

ERP Benefits – Operational Control ,  Management Control and Strategic Planning  Much of ERP success has been in facilitating operational  coordination across departments.


ERP Implementation and Integration:

ERP   Implementation   Methodologies   Different  companies  may  install   the   same  ERP  software  in  totally  different processes . Critical  Successful Factors  of  ERP Implementation. There are factors that are  common  to the success of ERP implementation regardless the ERP systems they implement and the methodologies they use.

ERP Integration – The  Challenge  for  ERP  Implementation  the benefits  of  an ERP application  is limited unless it  is seamlessly integrated with  other information systems.

The Differences between ERP Systems & Ecommerce Applications. The user difference between the two types of applications have profound implications on systems integration.

Cost of ERP – What does ERP really cost ? The total cost of ERP ownership includes the costs of packaged software ,hardware  &  professional  services.

 

ERP Applications:

Manufacturing ERP – Features, Vendors and Implementation Manufacturing ERP captures a large percentage of ERP marketplace.