From Electronic Commerce to Electronic Resource (Requirements) Planning ERP
Electronic Commerce “Electronic” business refers to more than just internet-based businesses –Electronic funds transfer –Electronic data interchange –Dial up or dedicated lines –Private networks
Types of e-Business B2B, B2C, C2C, C2B New products – e-services New markets – government constituencies New channels –mobile
Creating an On-line Business: It’s too easy! Find an ISP provider for web hosting (For ISPs see thelist.internet.com)thelist.internet.com Set up web site with help of template from: –America Online –Store.Yahoo.com – – – etc., etc.
Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) Systems Software composed of a number of modules that integrate all major back- office data and processes of an organization into a single unified system
Issues Number of big players shrinking Microsoft’s growing role Web-hosted solutions
Expected vs. Actual Costs & Benefits From my research and experience… ExpectedActual Software Personnel Database IS Non_IS
ERP & Strategy IS ERP a tool for gaining competitive advantage?