Hcs/205 Week 6 Checkpoint Enterprise System
IT/205
December 13, 2013
Week 6 CheckPoint-Enterprise Systems Enterprise systems are large scale, integrated application software that allow for collaboration and communication across an organization. They use the computational, data storage, and data transmission of information technology. Enterprise systems are used through the collection of data that can be accessed and used by multiple departments within an organization. Enterprise systems increase operational efficiency by providing the necessary information that allows managers to make better decisions. They help organizations respond quickly to customer requests for information or products. These systems integrate order, manufacturing, and delivery data. The central database …show more content…
These applications not only require technological changes, but also require fundamental changes in the way a business operates. Costs include software, database tools, consulting fees, personnel costs, training, and maybe hardware costs. A business’s old system may not be compatible with the software. Constant maintenance and monitoring is required with an enterprise system. These systems are maintained and monitored by people which can be the most costly part of any information system. A business will have operating problems and losses with a new enterprise system because they do not understand how much organizational change is required. Understanding how your business will use the data and how the data will be organized in customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) is necessary. Using a reliable consulting firm to help an organization understand what they need, what to expect the system to accomplish for them, and what will be needed for management of the system could save thousands of dollars. There will be organizational changes along with the investment of the new software. These systems will be a costly expense if companies do not know how to use them, or prepare their employees for the new procedures and roles that will be required of
December 13, 2013
Week 6 CheckPoint-Enterprise Systems Enterprise systems are large scale, integrated application software that allow for collaboration and communication across an organization. They use the computational, data storage, and data transmission of information technology. Enterprise systems are used through the collection of data that can be accessed and used by multiple departments within an organization. Enterprise systems increase operational efficiency by providing the necessary information that allows managers to make better decisions. They help organizations respond quickly to customer requests for information or products. These systems integrate order, manufacturing, and delivery data. The central database …show more content…
These applications not only require technological changes, but also require fundamental changes in the way a business operates. Costs include software, database tools, consulting fees, personnel costs, training, and maybe hardware costs. A business’s old system may not be compatible with the software. Constant maintenance and monitoring is required with an enterprise system. These systems are maintained and monitored by people which can be the most costly part of any information system. A business will have operating problems and losses with a new enterprise system because they do not understand how much organizational change is required. Understanding how your business will use the data and how the data will be organized in customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) is necessary. Using a reliable consulting firm to help an organization understand what they need, what to expect the system to accomplish for them, and what will be needed for management of the system could save thousands of dollars. There will be organizational changes along with the investment of the new software. These systems will be a costly expense if companies do not know how to use them, or prepare their employees for the new procedures and roles that will be required of