What is ERP

What is ERP

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  ERP Implementation FundamentalsRichard Byrom Oracle Consultant, Speaker and Author http://www.richardbyrom.com
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  Agenda What isan ERP System? Why implement an ERP system? How should ERP systems be implemented? Conclusion Questions and Answers
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  What is anERP System – definitions Simplistic Definition ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning Detailed Definition “a business strategy and set of industry-domain-specific applications that build customer and shareholder communities value network system by enabling and optimising enterprise and inter-enterprise collaborative operational and financial processes” (Source: Gartner’s Research Note SPA-12-0420)
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  Historical system architecturesHistorically, companies created “islands of automation”. A hodge-podge of various systems that operated or managed various divergent business processes. Sometimes these systems were integrated with each other and sometimes they weren’t. Sometimes they were loosely interfaced and sometimes they were more tightly interfaced.
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  What is anERP – Key Characteristics Integration seamless integration of all the information flowing through a company – financial and accounting, human resource information, supply chain information, and customer information.
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  Packages Enterprise systemsare not developed in-house IS life cycle is different Mapping organisational requirements to the processes and terminology employed by the vendor and Making informed choices about the parameter setting. Organisations that purchase enterprise systems enter into long-term relationships with vendors. Organisations no longer control their own destiny. What is an ERP – Key Characteristics
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  Best Practices ERPvendors talk to many different businesses within a given industry as well as academics to determine the best and most efficient way of accounting for various transactions and managing different processes. The result is claimed to be “industry best practices”. The general consensus is that business process change adds considerably to the expense and risk of an enterprise systems implementation. Some organisations rebel against the inflexibility of these imposed business practices. What is an ERP – Key Characteristics
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  Some Assembly Required Only the software is integrated, not the computing platform on which it runs. Most companies have great difficulty integrating their enterprise software with a package of hardware, operating systems, database management systems software, and telecommunications suited to their specific needs. Interfaces to legacy systems Third-party bolt-on applications Best of Breed Strategy What is an ERP – Key Characteristics
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  Evolving Enterprise Systemsare changing rapidly Architecturally: Mainframe, Client/Server, Web-enabled, Object-oriented, Componentisation Functionally: front-office (i.e. sales management), supply chain (advanced planning and scheduling), data warehousing, specialised vertical industry solutions, etc. What is an ERP – Key Characteristics
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  Typical architectural componentsCRM Foundation Marketing Sales eCommerce Business Applications Interaction History Universal Work Q 1-to-1 Fulfillment Assignment Engine Escalations TCA Installed Base Tasks Notes Resources Calendar Territories OSS HR E-business Platform Tech Stack Web Internet Mobile Wireless e-Mail Call Center ICM/Telephony Interaction Channels Common Data and Object Models, Security, Interfaces, Globalisation E-Business Foundation Marketing Intelligence Sales Intelligence Customer Intelligence Call Center Intelligence Analytical Applications
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  Tech Stack -Internet Computing Architecture X 2 Tier 3 Tier Database Application Application Application Application Application Application Browser Browser Java Application Server Application Application
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  Why implement anERP System? To support business goals Integrated, on-line, secure, self-service processes for business Eliminate costly mainframe/fragmented technologies Improved Integration of Systems and Processes Lower Costs Empower Employees Enable Partners, Customers and Suppliers
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  How should weimplement ERP systems Obtain the right mix of people, processes and technology!!
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  How should weimplement ERP Systems? People Project Structure Should be aligned to processes Process Implementation Process (outlined in detail) Adapt your processes to those of the ERP. Technology Hardware Software Integrated Systems
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  Process 1. Definitionand Analysis Hold discussions with various functional personnel to establish the actual number of systems operating at client site, what they are used for, why and how often Produce the Project Scoping Document outlining current situation, proposed solution and budgeted time Challenge : REQUISITE EXPERTISE - No two clients are the same
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  Process 2. DesignPrepare various functional reports - specifies current scenario and wish list Prepare Design document which specifies how the system is going to work Prepare test scripts to be followed on system testing Map out the interface paths to various modules Challenge : INFORMATION SHARING - Availability of staff
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  Process 3. BuildConfigure system as per set up document specifications i.e. transfer conceptual model into reality Test system to verify accuracy (preliminary tests) Challenge : TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT - System functionality
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  Process 4. TransitionTrain users on their specific areas Assist in test data compilation and system testing by users Finalise the Live system and captured opening balances Challenge : USER RESISTANCE Understanding and acceptance data preparation
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  Process 5. ProductionOfficial hand holding Effectiveness assessment Business and Technical Direction recommendations
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  Technology Technology isan enabler, not the driver (it is there to assist the organisation to achieve business goals) It is a means to an end, not the end
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  Conclusion ERP systemsprovide a mechanism for implementing systems where a high degree of integration between applications is required The Business Case or Value Proposition for implementation must be outlined To successfully implement a proper mix of people, processes and technology should be maintained
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  Speaker Information Name: Richard Byrom e-mail : [email_address] Web Site : http://www.richardbyrom.com