This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Module 1 - Introduction to ERP
Information System (IS)
An information system (IS) is a collection of components that work together to provide information to help in the operation and management of an organisation. |
SAP
SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) ERP was the first software that delivers real-time ERP integration. |
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Acts as a company wide computing environment |
Includes a database that is shared by all functional areas |
Can deliver consistent data across all business functions in real time. |
ERP eliminates redundant efforts and duplicated data; can generate savings in operations expense. |
It also helps to produce goods and services more quickly |
A company that doesn’t implement ERP might be forced out of business by a company that does have ERP. |
Cost savings and increased revenue occur over many years. |
Strengths and Weaknesses of ERPs
Strengths |
Weaknesses |
Covers many business functions |
Expensive and very complex |
Strong workflow capabilities |
Demands highly trained staff |
Currently implemented in many large firms |
Lengthy implementation time |
Supports the concept of data entered once at its source |
Creates internal conflict in organisations |
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Module 2 – Business Functions, Processes and ERP
ERP
A collection of software systems that help to manage business processes for an entire organisation. |
Designed to integrate all information processing support for an entire organisation. |
Business Processes
Collection of activities that take one or more kinds of input and creates an output that is of value to the customer. |
Viewing a business through business processes helps managers to look at their organisation from a customer’s perspective. |
SAP R/3 System
SAP is software. The way in which software elements and the relationship between them are structured is called software architecture. Architecture is how the software system is designed/ structured. Software system is composed of 3 layers; presentation layer, application layer & data base layer.
Functional Areas of Operation
Functional Areas & Business Processes
Marketing & Sales |
Supply Chain Management (SCM) |
Accounting & Finance |
Human Resources |
Differences between Function & Process
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Module 3 - Business Process Reengineering & ERP
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