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The document discusses enterprise resource planning (ERP), including its origin from MRP systems, how ERP integrates business activities through a centralized database, the characteristics and implementation of ERP systems, and the roles and challenges for managers in ERP implementation projects.

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Enterprise Resource Planning: Management Information Systems by Sahil Raj

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Enterprise Resource Planning
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Introduction
After going through this chapter, you should be able to
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The origin of Enterprise Resource Planning.
The need for ERP solutions.
In-depth knowledge of implementation issues regarding
ERP packages.
Characteristics of ERP solution.
Roles and Responsibilities of a manager in implementing
an ERP package.
Various ERP packages available in the market.

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Enterprise resource planning helps the organization to have
better co-ordination among its functional areas and
improves the overall business efficiency of the organization.
ERP also enables organizations to have better coordination
among different participating firms in the supply chain of
the organization.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a platform for
integrating, standardizing and optimizing the business
processes for effective functioning of an organization, and
enables the firm to gain competitive advantage.

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Origin of ERP
ERP has originated from two concepts:

MRP-I

MRP-I I

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Block View of ERP System
Centralised
Database
Marketing
Finance &
Accounting
Human
Resources
Operations
Suppliers
Employees
Customers
Info
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Characteristics of an ERP System
Real time operations

Integration of all business activities

Process view rather than function view

Flow of information

Best practices
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Enterprise Resource Planning
Implementation
The firms can implement ERP using two approaches:

Modify

Redesigning
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Role of Manager in Successful
Implementation of ERP
Commitment and support
Change management
Cost considerations
Communication
Risk management
Training
Project team competence
IT infrastructure
Vendor relationship
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Issues in ERP Implementation
Pre-Implementation Issues

Complexity of ERP Systems

Hiring and Managing

Consulting Firm

Knowledge Constraints
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Currently Available Packages
Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

QAD
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Thank You.

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