Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                
Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 158 views

    ERP - Unit 1

    Uploaded by

    Karthick Jayaraman
    This document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). It defines ERP as packaged business software that allows companies to efficiently manage resources like materials, human resources and finances through an integrated solution. The document outlines why companies implement ERP for benefits like business integration, flexibility and reduced costs. It also discusses the evolution of ERP and risks in implementation like reengineering processes and integration challenges.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    ERP - Unit 1

    Uploaded by

    Karthick Jayaraman
    158 views12 pages
    This document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). It defines ERP as packaged business software that allows companies to efficiently manage resources like materials, human resources and finances through an integrated solution. The document outlines why companies implement ERP for benefits like business integration, flexibility and reduced costs. It also discusses the evolution of ERP and risks in implementation like reengineering processes and integration challenges.

    Original Description:

    ERP - Unit 1

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    This document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). It defines ERP as packaged business software that allows companies to efficiently manage resources like materials, human resources and finances through an integrated solution. The document outlines why companies implement ERP for benefits like business integration, flexibility and reduced costs. It also discusses the evolution of ERP and risks in implementation like reengineering processes and integration challenges.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    158 views12 pages

    ERP - Unit 1

    Uploaded by

    Karthick Jayaraman
    This document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). It defines ERP as packaged business software that allows companies to efficiently manage resources like materials, human resources and finances through an integrated solution. The document outlines why companies implement ERP for benefits like business integration, flexibility and reduced costs. It also discusses the evolution of ERP and risks in implementation like reengineering processes and integration challenges.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    of 12

    Anna university

    MBA-III semester

    Enterprise Resource planning


    Introduction to ERP-Enterprise
    resource planning
    =Enterprise-Company/organisation/Business
    R=Resource-Stock/materials/staff/assets
    P=Planning-The process of decision over
    implementing something/the process of
    thinking about the activities required to
    achieve a desired
    goal.
    Definition of ERP
    It is defined as “an enterprise resource
    planning system is typically defined as a
    packaged business software system that
    facilitates a corporation to manage the
    efficient & effective use of resources such
    as materials, human resources,finance
    etc.,by providing a total integrated
    solution for the organizations information
    processing requests,through a process-
    oriented view consistent across the
    country”.
    What is ERP?
    ERP software is ready-made generic software,
    it is not custom-made for a specific firm.ERP
    software understands the needs of any
    organisation with in a specific industry
    segment. Many of the processes implemented
    in an ERP software are core processes such as
    order processing, order fulfillment, shipping,
    invoicing, production planning,BOM(Bill of
    material), purchase order, general ledger etc.,
    that are common to all industry segments.
    Why ERP?

     Inspite of heavy investments the organizations around the


    world have gone in for ERP solutions.
     ERP introduction brings new culture, cohesion & vigor to the
    organisation.
     After ERP introduction the line managers would no longer
    have to chase information, check compliance to rules or
    conformance to budget.
     A well implemented ERP can guarantee these benefits even
    if the organisation is a multi plant, multi location global
    operation spanning the continents.
    Why ERP?
     ERP systems can be compared to the “Fly –
    by – wire” operation of an aircraft.Just as
    “Fly –by – wire operation brings in amazing
    fuel efficiency to aircraft operation by
    continuous monitoring of the airplane
    operation, it helps to monitor the
    organizational health.
     In order to face twin challenges in business
    today in globalization & shortened product
    life cycle ERP systems to be adopted
    properly.
    Evolution of ERP

    1.Pre – material requirement planning


    2.Material requirement planning(MRP)
    3.Manufacturing Resource planning(MRP-II)
    4.Enterprise Resource planning(ERP)
    5.Extended ERP(E – ERP)
    6.Entetprise Resource planning – II(ERP – II)
    Benefits of ERP
     Business integration
     Flexibility
     Better analysis & planning capabilities
     Use of latest technology
     Reduced inventory & carrying cost
     Reduced manpower cost
     Reduced material cost
     Improves sales & customer service
     Efficient financial management
     Effective coordination of operations
    Risk in implementation of ERP

    Management committee towards ERP


    implementation
    Re engineering the business processes
    Integration of several systems
    ERP consultants identification
    Implementation time
    Fundamental technology of
    ERP

    1.Financial management
    2.Business intelligence
    3.Supply chain management
    4.Human resource management
    5.Manufacturing operations
    6.Integeration
    Issues to be considered in planning design & Implementation
    of cross functional integrated ERP systems

    a) Implementation costs
    b) ERP vendors
    c) Selecting the right employees
    d) Training employees
    e) Employee morale

    You might also like