1. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
An ERP is software package comprised of a set of modules with a common underlying data structure. Typically involves many business functions.
History
1960’s Inventory Management
1970’s MRP - Materials Requirement Planning
1980’s MRPII - Manufacturing Resource Planning
1990’s ERP

2. University of Dayton Case Study
“Best of Breed” approach vs. Integrated
Intangible Benefits
Improved Access to Data
Improved integration between systems
Business process improvement
Admission/Enrollment capabilities enhanced
Self service for users
Centralized portal

6. Implementation Challenges
Dependencies
Resources allocated, human & financial
Teaming
Training

7. Implementation Challenges
Risks
Customization
Resistance to Change
Project Scope not Well Defined
Organizational Structure
Lack of Executive Commitment

8. Implementation Challenges
Approach
Project Organization
Model Best Practices
Order of Modules
Avoiding Modifications

9. Organizational Influence of ERP
Industry Standard
Major Components
ETL Tools
Data replication
Improved data quality
Less Maintenance
Client Expectation = Industry Standard