ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING :ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING


WHAT IS ERP ? :Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs) integrate all data and processes of an organization into a unified system. A typical ERP system will use multiple components of computer hardware and software to achieve the integration. A key ingredient of most ERP systems is the use of a unified database to store data for various system modules. WHAT IS ERP ?


ERP systems are large computer systems that integrate application programs in accounting (i.e., accounts receivable), sales (i.e., order booking), manufacturing (i.e., product shipping) and the other functions in the firm.   This integration is accomplished through a database shared by all the application programs. :ERP systems are large computer systems that integrate application programs in accounting (i.e., accounts receivable), sales (i.e., order booking), manufacturing (i.e., product shipping) and the other functions in the firm.   This integration is accomplished through a database shared by all the application programs.


ERP HISTORY IN DEPTH :The first software that was designed to assist the manufacturing process happens to be the MRP (Material Resource Planning) in the year 1975. This was followed by another advanced version namely MRP2 which is the acronym for Manufacturing Resource Planning. None of them yielded benefit of ERP. ERP HISTORY IN DEPTH


DRAWBACKS OF MRP SYSTEMS :These Software's were helpful in manufacturing processes only. Their benefits do not extend to other sectors. The MRP solutions did not render the expected results due to exorbitant costs and practical work problems. MRP systems required huge pool of technical expertise in terms of manpower and machines. DRAWBACKS OF MRP SYSTEMS


WHY ERP? :Complete integration of systems across the departments in a company as well as across the enterprise as a whole. Only solution for better project management. Better customer service. Automatic introduction of latest technologies. Expertise database. WHY ERP?


PROBLEMS TACKLED BY ERP SYSTEMS :Material Shortages Productivity Enhancements Customer Service Cash Management Inventory problems Quality Problems PROBLEMS TACKLED BY ERP SYSTEMS


ERP SELECTION :Check whether all functional aspects of business are duly covered. Check whether all the business functions and processes are fully integrated. Check whether all the latest IT trends have been covered. Check whether the vendor has customizing and implementing capabilities. ERP SELECTION


ADVANTAGES OF ERP PACKAGES :Ease of use. Readymade solutions for most of the problems. Integration of all functions already established. Dependency on human resources eliminated. Easy enterprise wide information sharing. Suppliers and customers can be online communication. Automatic adaptation to new technologies. Knowledge transfer between industries guarantees innovation. ADVANTAGES OF ERP PACKAGES


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