AIS PROF 2 Flashcards
What is ERP?
ERP is a set of integrated business
applications, or modules which carry out
common business functions such as general
ledger, accounting, or order management.
IT software that integrates business activities
across an enterprise
What is ERP?
An ERP system is an attempt to integrate all
functions across a company to a single
computer system that can serve all those
functions’ specific needs.
Support business through optimizing,
maintaining, and tracking business functions.
1960
Systems Just for Inventory Control
1970’s
MRP – Material Requirement
Planning
(Inventory with material planning &
procurement),
MMAS-Material Management and Accounting
System.
1980’s
1980’s - MRP II – Manufacturing Resources
Planning
(Extended MRP to shop floor & distribution
Management)
Mid 1990’s
Mid 1990’s - ERP – Enterprise Resource
Planning
Covering all the activities of an Enterprise)
What are the 6 components of ERP?
Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Customer Relationship Management.
What is the finance/accounting component?
This gathers and management financial data and process from various functional department and generates valuable financial reports.
What is the human resource component?
It involves maintaining database containing employee’s information such as contact details, salary details, attendance, performance evaluation, and promotion.
Manufacturing components
It provides information needed for manufacturing processes to take place
Project management
It is the discipline of planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling resources to achieve goals.
Customer Relationship Management
It deals will all aspects of customer relationship with the organization to increase the loyalty and retention of customers, and profitability.
Supply Chain Management
Sometimes referred as LOGISTICS, it is to improve the flow of materials in organization by managing to plan, scheduling, procurement, and fulfilment to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability.
Top ERP vendors
SAP, Oracle, Siebel, PeopleSoft, ssa Global, Microsoft Dynamics, Alliance Partner, and JDEdwards
Share of top vendors to the ERP software industry?
SAP - 37.50%
Oracle - 10.50%
JDEdwards and PeopleSoft - 16.50%
Others 21%