2. Operations - Basics
Achieve excellence in production operations, infrastructure and service management.
Relation b/w IT & Operations:
• IT for Operations
• Enabling Services. Automating Processes. Data centralization and overall processes overview.
“IT is an enabler, not the driver.”
• Operations in IT
• IT operations management (or more commonly, just "operations") is generally agreed to encompass the day-to-day tasks
related to the management of technology infrastructure components and the more granular needs of individual applications,
services, storage, networking and connectivity elements of a total IT stack in any given deployment scenario.
3. ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
ERP system typically handles company's logistic, distribution, shipping, manufacturing,
procurement and sales order (among other things).
Today the most ERP software provide Business Intelligence feature for leveraging ERP database into
Decision Support System because the decision makers need to analyze company's performance to
prepare appropriate actions.
Integrating physical layer to ERP
Mobile solutions
Solutions for plant operations and production
Inventory maintenance and analytics
Asset management solutions
Pipeline automation, integration, real-time data
Terminal automation, safety system automation, retail automation solutions, Plant information
management systems
10. Ultimatix – Where All the Action Is..
Learning Management System
Integrated Project Management System
“Time Sheet Entry” & Leave Management System
Senior Management Dashboards
Employee Allocation
Request for Resources – Global Help Desk
LTA, “Bouquet of Benefits”, TRLP
Employee Information/Location Allocation for the Resource Management Group
Knowledge Bank
Social Interaction - Knome
12. ERP – Advantages and Hurdles
Advantages
Integration
Efficiency
Cost reduction
Less personnel
Accuracy
Hurdles
Very Complex
High Costs
Time Intensive
Only certain modules implemented at a time
Need of an outside consultant
Ashok Cherian IT future aspects were briefed upon.
As an example I would like to state the fact that while in IT the guys design the ERP using operations management techniques whereas the Operations people use IT (like ERP’s and other tools) to automate and optimize their processes.
ERP software can aid in the control of many business activities such as sales, marketing, finance management, inventory management, delivery, production, quality management and so on.
Developing strategies for market penetration for new products as well as increasing the share of the existing products. Reviewing & interpreting the competition & market information to fine-tune strategies.Selecting & deciding the right distribution channel for the product& implementing the right pricing & promotional policies. Coordinating marketing activities, obtaining leads for new projects
Increase profitEnforce Best PracticesGuarantee TraceabilityProduction Scheduling/Forecasting - MRP Engine
1. Definition and AnalysisHold discussions with various functional personnel to establish the actual number of systems operating at client site, what they are used for, why and how oftenProduce the Project Scoping Document outlining current situation, proposed solution and budgeted time Challenge : REQUISITE EXPERTISE - No two clients are the same2. DesignPrepare various functional reports - specifies current scenario and wish listPrepare Design document which specifies how the system is going to workPrepare test scripts to be followed on system testing Map out the interface paths to various modules Challenge : INFORMATION SHARING - Availability of staff3. BuildConfigure system as per set up document specifications i.e. transfer conceptual model into realityTest system to verify accuracy (preliminary tests) Challenge : TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT - System functionality4. TransitionTrain users on their specific areasAssist in test data compilation and system testing by usersFinalise the Live system and captured opening balances Challenge : USER RESISTANCE Understanding and acceptance data preparation5. ProductionOfficial hand holdingEffectiveness assessmentBusiness and Technical Direction recommendations