Chapter 11: Enterprise Systems Flashcards
Enterprise System
- Application used in all the functions of a business that supports decision making throughout the organization
- Uses common database system
Supply Chain
Integrated network used to deliver goods and services to customers and consisting of:
1) an organization
2) its suppliers
3) transportation companies
4) and brokers
Supply Chain configuration/steps
1) Raw materials
2) Supplier
3) Manufacturing
4) Distribution
5) Retailer
6) Consumer
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Process of working with suppliers and other partners in the supply chain to improve procedures for delivering products and services
Supply Chain Management (SCM) coordinates (3 things)
1) Obtaining materials
2) Transforming materials into goods
3) Distributing goods to customers
Supply Chain Management (SCM) communication takes place in 3 ways
1) Product flow
2) Information flow
3) Finances flow
3 key decisions in Supply Chain Management (SCM)
1) Location
2) Inventory
3) Production and transportation
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- Enables business partners to exchange information on business transactions
- Includes web-based EDI/open EDI
Web-based EDI/Open EDI
Using the Internet and Web protocols to transmit documents
Internet-Enabled SCM
- Improves information sharing throughout the supply chain
- Improves customer service
Point-of-sale (POS) systems
Systems that scan what is being sold and collects data in real time
E-Marketplaces (Electronic marketplace)
- 3rd party exchange that provides a platform for buyers and sellers to interact and trade more efficiently online
- B2B model = Buyer to buyer
E-Distributor
An E-Marketplace owned by a 3rd party that provides an electronic catalogue of products
Online auctions
- By using the internet, it brings traditional auctions to customers around the globe and sells more than a traditional auction
- The sellers choose the buyer
- Ex: Ebay
Reverse auctions
- Invites sellers to submit bids for products and services
- One-to-many relationship = 1 buyer and many sellers
- Buyer chooses seller
- Ex: Customer can choose to buy product Nike product on Amazon or Nike