ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software system aims in integrating the vital functions of an enterprise leading to a better communication and flow of data through the different units of an enterprise, regardless of their geographical locations. A standard ERP system constitutes of a software component, hardware infrastructure and a process documentation component. An ERP package integrates several functions like production, finance and accounts, supply chain management, asset management, logistics and many more. Different types of ERP software are available in the market catering to the needs of all types of business and corporate houses. Large global organizations require complex ERP package to support more functions than the small and medium sized enterprises.…
NIBCO has over 3,000 employees and operates 10 plants, and 17 centers for distribution over US. The databases and information systems are not integrated therefore cannot communicate and collaborate effectively, which causes time and efforts wasting. Also, over the years of development, the business processes change, the information data increase, the old system cannot meet the demands of cross functional operations. With the consultants from BCG, NIBCO has developed a plan for implementation of new ERP system, using professional solution from a leading provider, SAP.…
Motiwalla, L. F., & Thompson, J. (2009). Enterprise Systems for Management. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall.…
A comprehensive study of Joshua Arkwright & Sons, and the benefits they can expect to receive through an ERP implementation.…
Oracle ERP is an on-premise or cloud-based solution software Oracle offers a cloud- based suite called E-Business Suite and an on-premise suite, PeopleSoft. In the accounting section, it provides asset lifecycle management and financial management. And it also offers performance management, customer relationship management, service automation, human capital management, supplier relationship management, supply chain management and project portfolio management. Regarded as an application library, Oracle ERP provides a variety of applications that can be used by companies of all sizes.…
Why did NIBCO decide to purchase an ERP system? Why did they decide to implement SAP R/3 without any customization?…
Maytag wants to now implement an ERP system from SAP for a common sourcing and logistics platform…
1. For a small company like NDI, why is an ERP better than SCM applications?…
ERP systems serve an important function by integrating separate business functions-materials management, product planning, sales, distribution, finance and accounting and others-into a single application.…
The IBM corporation, a longstanding SAP partner, is now using SAP R/3 to manage its global business processes. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Q3 World 's leading provider of e-business software solutions…
ORACLE ERP entire system after more than ten years of research and development, which is the company 's employees by ORACLE database system developed on the basis of studies conducted to establish the basis for research and development on the application system. At present it is mainly engaged in the research and development of database software, now the world 's second stream of ERP software vendors, research and development investment in human resources has more than 5,000 people, many companies are using it in the world, it uses the world 's advanced management ideas, the formation of the corresponding ERP system, at present, it always thinking of SAP ERP catch management system.…
When it comes to starting a business using the right information systems available can be a great deal of help and cause less of a headache. Before choosing a information system each one should be reviewed and taken into consideration, systems that can process payroll, track sales by product, and manage reports of totals for each customer not only can keep your data organize but help keep track of what is and what is not selling. The table below from the book Introduction to Information Systems shows the different types of information systems with its function and an example (Rainer Jr. & Cegieiski, 2011)…
Sage ERP X3 – For midsized to large manufacturer or distributor, looking for help with financials with the option to add operations, multi-site, multi-company, and multi-language utilities…
Modularity OpenERP when optimally developed, they can compete with other commercial ERP software. OpenERP completely modular, consisting of several modules that can be added to and developed by others, especially in the IT department to meet the needs of the company. OpenERP installation is relatively easy to setup. OpenERP provides a variety of alternative sample data packets for different companies. Desktop client works on Mac, Linux and Windows. The software is easy to use and the user can choose whether they want to use a web browser pointing to the OpenERP server or client using the client application (GTK client) installed on each computer. However, this project provides an excellent documentation on the web site and a comprehensive book to go with it. By using OpenERP enterprise can improve the efficiency of business operations and also more effective in helping them to make the right decision. 2.3 Advantages and disadvantages 2.3.1 Advantages OpenERP module provides a way for enterprise modeling process. Easy to configure and setup. Provide an alternative decisions. The documentation is excellent. 2.3.2 Disadvantages OpenERP require a full analysis of the existing business processes and the result is a complex modeling.…
• Given the above goals and objectives, the Company seemed to need ERP software. A few years ago, Ikon began a pilot project in Northern California district to assess the possibility of using SAP’s enterprise software application companywide.…