Enterprise Resource Planning ERP

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• ITS404
• Semester July05-Nov05

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What is ERP?

• ERP is an information system for identifying and
  planning the enterprise-wide resources needed to
  take, make, ship, and account for customers
  orders.
• ERP is an IT integrated solutions.
• It combines all processes into one (within
  finance, HR and other business functions)

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What is ERP? contd

• ERP allows companies to
• Automate and integrate many of their business
  processes.
• Share a common database and business practices
  throughout the enterprise.
• Produce information in real time.

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Manufacturing Software Development Path
First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Sales Force Automation (SFA)
Customer Relationship Management
Advanced Planning Schedule
Shop Floor Control
Supply Chain Management
(Source SIBC Corp. Technology Course Series 2003)
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MRP and ERP Information Flows, Integrated with
Other Systems
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ERP Vendors

• SAP AG (SAP R/3)
• BaaN Infosystems (BaaN IV)
• People Soft
• Ramco Systems (Marshal)
• System Software Associates (BPCS)
• QAD (MFG/PRO)

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Snapshots of SAP AG
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Snapshots of SAP AG contd
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Tactical Within function integration
relationship between modules
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ERP Benefits

• Process Improvements
• eliminate redundant transactions and multiple
  reconciliations.
• More efficient job rotation process
• More efficient staff and succession planning
• Information Technology
• Reduced support costs.
• Reduced infrastructure costs.

• Related initiatives
• Better focus, reduced spending

• Strategic Direction
• Improved resource allocation
• More flexible organization.
• Better future decision making

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More on SAP

• Talk on SAP
• Tarikh 23 September 2005 (Jumaat ini)
• Masa 345 ptg - 500 ptg
• Tempat Dewan Kuliah (DK)
• Tajuk Talk on SAP
• Penceramah Mr. Ravin Rajendran (Account Manager
  for Education Services, SAP Malaysia) Mr. Rob
  Cayzer (Programme Director, Multimedia
  Development Corporation)

This talk would replace our guest lecturers talk
planned earlier.
watch out for quiz