BIM 7 Flashcards
what is ERP?
ERP is enterprise systems and aims at integrating data and processes in different departments. It is about a centralized database
What is the business value of ERP?
increases operational efficiency, provides firmwide information to help managers, helps firms respond to customer requests
What is SCM systems?
Supply chain management systems is the management of supply chain, the network of processes that are involved in turning inputs into outputs. The goal of SCM is to move correct amount of product to where it is needed as quickly and low costs.
What is the impact of IS in SCM?
IS can be used to cut inefficiencies that cut into operating costs. With IS you can use:
JIT - just in time, where components are pulled into where they are needed when they are needed
Safety stock - a buffer for inventory
Bullwhip effect - a small disruption downstream can cause major disruptions upstream. With IS in SCM, the effect can be mitigated by reducing uncertainties about demand and supply by improving communication
What are the 2 SCM softwares?
- Supply chain planning system
all about the planning aspect of the supply chain. model existing supply chain, enable demand planning, optimize sourcing, establish inventory levels, etc - supply chain execution system
manages flow of products, tracks physical statuses
what is push-based model?
push based model is for make to stock, where materials are pushed to stations and products are made. More on forecasts
What is pull-based model?
pull-based model is for make to order, where materials are pulled into stations when needed.
What is internet based model?
Internet enables move from sequential supply chain to concurrent supply chains. Complex networks of suppliers can adjust immediately. multidirectional communication among firms
What is business value of SCM systems?
match supply to demand, lower inventory levels, improve sales and use of assets
What are CRM systems?
Customer relationship management is about using touch points – points of interactions with customers– to gather data on customers.
What is the basis of competition now?
The basis of competition used to be who sells the most. Now it is who owns the customer.
what does the CRM package include tools for?
- marketing
Cross-selling – the marketing of complementary goods , providing information on prospect consumers - sales
SFA, sales force automation. Helps sales staff increases productivity by focusing sales on most profitable customers - service
managing customer service - Partner relationship management - PRM enhances collaboration
- Employee relationship management - deals with employee issues
What is operational CRM
this is the actual operations of CRM. the marketing, customer service, sales.
What is analytical crm?
uses the data from operational crm in data warehouses and marts to analyze data
What is the business value of CRM?
improves customer satisfaction, increases sales, lowers customer retention costs, and lowers churn rate. Churn rate is an indicator of growth or decline of customer base. It is the number of customers that stop purchasing products