Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning ERP

O UTLINES Objectives of presentation ERP Definition Which type of databases is ERP? Importance - Purpose ERP Software Which is easier; build or buy? Engineering Design Summary & questions

Objectives Know ERP application See big picture for database applications Even knowing the abbreviation ERP

Definition ERP system is an integrated computer- based application used to manage resources, including assets, financial resources, materials, and human resources.

Importance - Purpose 1- Facilitates the flow of information between all business functions inside the organization and manages the connections to outside stakeholders

Importance - Purpose 2- Closely links, monitors & controls primary enterprise resources like manpower, machine, material, methods, market & money.

Importance - Purpose 3- Improves the efficiency of enterprise management.

Which type of databases is ERP? Among 7 types of database, ERP belongs to “Operational databases” type. Operational databases are databases which store detailed data about the operations of an organization.

ERP Software ERP Software is a mirror image of the major business processes of an organization.

Build or Buy ? Can all companies use ERP ? ERP systems are highly complex information systems. ERP implementation is a very difficult and expensive project.

Engineering Design Planning to setup. Designing the system (Schema). Gap analysis. Implementation on software. Checking Errors. The real state. Preparing employees to use ERP.

Advantages Ensures quicker processing of information Serving the customers efficiently.

ERP Vendors Major ones are; ◦ SAP – Systems Applications & Products ◦ Oracle Applications ◦ Microsoft In Egypt; ◦ Microtech ◦ RITsol ◦ OmegaSoft

Main references Texas Instruments IT Companies in Egypt

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