Thursday, February 11, 2010

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Assignment : From news article or internet information, find an example of an organization that is installing an ERP package.

Definition
Is the latest IT planning tool to business. It is an integrated computer-based system used to manage internal and external resources of an organization through information between the organization and the external stakeholders.
ERP package has to be implemented systematically rather on big-bang theory. This constitutes phases to be executed to have better result. Successful implementation of ERP package usually requires 1.5 to 2 years.


Phases
1. Detailed Discussion Phase
Tasks: Project initialization, Evaluation of current processes and business practices
Deliverables: Accepted norms and Conditions, Project Organization chart, Identity work teams

2. Design and Customization Phase
Tasks: Map organization and business process, Define functions and processes, ERP software configuration and Build ERP system modifications
Deliverables: Organization structure, Design specification, Process Flow Diagrams, Function Model, Configuration recording and system modification

3. Implementation PhaseTasks: Create go-live plan and documentation, Integrate applications, Test the ERP customization, Train users
Deliverables:Testing environment report, Customization Test Report and Implementation report

4. Production Phase
Tasks:  Run Trial Production, Maintain Systems
Deliverables such as: Reconciliation reports and Conversion Plan Execution

Some ERP Packages
• Microsoft - Microsoft Great Plains version 7.5 
• Oracle - Oracle E-Business Suite 11.5.9
• PeopleSoft - PeopleSoft Enterprise 8.8 and 8.9, EnterpriseOne 8.11
• Sap- SAP mySAP Business Suite R/3 4.6 and SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7• Siebel- Siebel 7.5 and Siebel 7.7
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