Enterprise Architechture
Department of Informatics
1
University of Pretoria
INF788 INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Version 8
2013
Lecture Notes (ERP)
Mr P van Deventer
Dept of Informatics
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Tel +27 12 420 5219 email: phil.vandeventer@up.ac.za
Dr Johan van Loggerenberg
Dept of Informatics
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Tel +27 12 420 3013
Cell +27 82 452 1867 email: johan.vl@up.ac.za
Note that these slides are copyright protected and may only be used for degree purposes by bona-fide students at UP
Department of Informatics
University of Pretoria
2
Version 8
ERP LECTURE 1
INTRODUCTION
Department of Informatics
University of Pretoria
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WHAT IS AN ERP SYSTEM?
Version 8
“Enterprise Resource Planning: An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise.”
(PC Magazine)
•
•
•
•
Financial
HR
Order Management
Manufacturing
(Gartner, 2011)
Department of Informatics
4
University of Pretoria
WHY ERP?
Version 8
Benefits
• Real time information throughout all entire company
• Better visibility into the performance of operational areas
• Data standardisation and accuracy across the enterprise.
• Single version of “The Truth!”
• Best-practices or proven methodologies are included in the applications
• Creates organisational efficiencies.
• Allows for analysis and reporting for long-term planning
Significant Features of an ERP System
• Information entered once into system
• Can allow for the use of the best practices
• Can be further developed
• Based on reliable file structure
• Provides functionality to interact with other elements in the process
• Provides report writers and other tools for data inquiries
ROI and Cost Savings
• Reduce Inventory through better visibility and efficiency
• Savings through the reduction in duplicated efforts
• More efficient operations allowing for increase in ability to process transactions
1
University of Pretoria
INF788 INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Version 8
2013
Lecture Notes (ERP)
Mr P van Deventer
Dept of Informatics
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Tel +27 12 420 5219 email: phil.vandeventer@up.ac.za
Dr Johan van Loggerenberg
Dept of Informatics
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Tel +27 12 420 3013
Cell +27 82 452 1867 email: johan.vl@up.ac.za
Note that these slides are copyright protected and may only be used for degree purposes by bona-fide students at UP
Department of Informatics
University of Pretoria
2
Version 8
ERP LECTURE 1
INTRODUCTION
Department of Informatics
University of Pretoria
3
WHAT IS AN ERP SYSTEM?
Version 8
“Enterprise Resource Planning: An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise.”
(PC Magazine)
•
•
•
•
Financial
HR
Order Management
Manufacturing
(Gartner, 2011)
Department of Informatics
4
University of Pretoria
WHY ERP?
Version 8
Benefits
• Real time information throughout all entire company
• Better visibility into the performance of operational areas
• Data standardisation and accuracy across the enterprise.
• Single version of “The Truth!”
• Best-practices or proven methodologies are included in the applications
• Creates organisational efficiencies.
• Allows for analysis and reporting for long-term planning
Significant Features of an ERP System
• Information entered once into system
• Can allow for the use of the best practices
• Can be further developed
• Based on reliable file structure
• Provides functionality to interact with other elements in the process
• Provides report writers and other tools for data inquiries
ROI and Cost Savings
• Reduce Inventory through better visibility and efficiency
• Savings through the reduction in duplicated efforts
• More efficient operations allowing for increase in ability to process transactions