Thursday, March 3, 2016

CHAPTER 12 : INTEGRATING THE ORGANIZATION FROM END O END - ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING




At the heart of all ERP systems is a database, when a user enters or updates information in one module, it is immediately and automatically updated throughout the entire system.





WHEN ONE IS UPDATE, THE REST WILL AUTOMATICALLY UPDATED.


INTEGRATING SCM, CRM AND ERP

  • Those are the backbone of e-business.
  • Integration of these application is the key to success for many companies.
  • Integration allows the unlocking of information to make it available to any user.
  • General audience and purpose of SCM, CRM and ERP.





INTEGRATION TOOLS

  • Middleware - several different types of software which sit in the middle of and provide connectivity between two or more software applications.
  • Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Middleware - packages together commonly used functionality which reduced the time necessary to develop solutions.
ERP system must integrate various organization processes and be :
     - Flexible
     - Modular and open.
     - Comprehensive.
     - Beyond the company.

ERP SOLUTIONS ARE GROWING BECAUSE :

  • ERP is a logical solution to the mess of incompatible applications.
  • ERP addresses the need for global information sharing and reporting.
  • ERP used to avoid the pain and expense of fixing legacy systems.














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