Chap 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is an incredibly large, extensive software packages used to manage a firm’s business processes??

A

ERP

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2
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Standard software packages (ERP) must be __________ to meet the needs of a company

A

Configured

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3
Q

How many tables are in SAP?

A

28,610

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4
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ERP, database programs with what functions?

A

input, storage/retrieval, manipulation and output

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5
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Who are the big ERP software companies?

A

SAP
Oracle/PeopleSoft/J. D. Edwards (J.D. Orisoft)
Microsoft Great Plain

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6
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What companies are in the NON SAP SCM solution providers?

A

i2 Technologies
JDA (including formerly Manugistics)
Infor
Viewlocity

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7
Q

What applications may be integrated into SAP R/3 to form a “best-of-breed” solution?

A

Non SAP SCM Solution Providers

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8
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what is Non SAP SCM Solution Providers?

A

numerous non-SAP companies that also offer SCM solutions.

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9
Q

What is the backbone for the whole SAP R/3 enterprise?

A

Financial accounting and controlling

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10
Q

SAP can use a number of database management systems to actually store the data. (true or false?)

A

true

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11
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What is our focus in the supply chain management in regards to sap?

A

production planning, sales & distribution and material management

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12
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What is is the process of making standard software fit your business?

A

configuration

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13
Q

R3 comes from?

A

three-tier client/server

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14
Q

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?

A

user pc

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15
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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?

A

database server

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16
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In Three-tier client/server architecture, “use to read and write programs to the database and they will decide on the server” what is this?

A

application server

17
Q

what organizational element is the highest level in sap?

A

client or enterprise

18
Q

what is major issue in any ERP software application?

A

security and administration

19
Q

What is SAP workflow?

A

automated distribution of electronic forms usually for approval purposes.

20
Q

what is one of the more significant economic advantages of an integrated ERP application?

A

sap workflow

21
Q

what are the two hosting centers or University Competency Centers (UCC) in the US? ( sap university alliance)

A

University of Wisconsin @ Milwaukee (UWM)
University of California at Chico

22
Q

what is a client in SAP R/3?

A

A way to separate data in the system
In some ways, a separate database
Also, a table entry