Chap 1 Flashcards
What is an incredibly large, extensive software packages used to manage a firm’s business processes??
ERP
Standard software packages (ERP) must be __________ to meet the needs of a company
Configured
How many tables are in SAP?
28,610
ERP, database programs with what functions?
input, storage/retrieval, manipulation and output
Who are the big ERP software companies?
SAP
Oracle/PeopleSoft/J. D. Edwards (J.D. Orisoft)
Microsoft Great Plain
What companies are in the NON SAP SCM solution providers?
i2 Technologies
JDA (including formerly Manugistics)
Infor
Viewlocity
What applications may be integrated into SAP R/3 to form a “best-of-breed” solution?
Non SAP SCM Solution Providers
what is Non SAP SCM Solution Providers?
numerous non-SAP companies that also offer SCM solutions.
What is the backbone for the whole SAP R/3 enterprise?
Financial accounting and controlling
SAP can use a number of database management systems to actually store the data. (true or false?)
true
What is our focus in the supply chain management in regards to sap?
production planning, sales & distribution and material management
What is is the process of making standard software fit your business?
configuration
R3 comes from?
three-tier client/server
In Three-tier client/server architecture, “allows you to have different uses having their own programs in their individual computers which allows them to access the database and application lair so they can work with different configurations with the use of environment” what is this?
user pc
In Three-tier client/server architecture,”all programs that read and write to the database exist this can be the same server or different server” what is this?
database server