5. Why the demand for ERP?
Better decision making.
Demand for tools to increase productivity.
Clarity, integrity and accuracy of information
Centralized database.
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6. ERP Life Cycle
Deciding to go ERP
Choosing an ERP
Designing an ERP
Implementing ERP Systems
After Going Live (Stabilization Period)
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7. Advantages
►Allows easier global integration (barriers of currency
exchange rates, and language)
►Updates only need to be done once to be implemented
company-wide
►Provides real-time information, reducing the possibility of
redundancy errors
►May create a more efficient work environment for
employees
►User interface is completely customizable allowing end
users to dictate the operational structure of the product.
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8. Disadvantages
Expensive; this entails software, hardware,
implementation, consultants, training, etc
Not very flexible.
Return on Investment may take too long to be profitable.
Implementations have a risk of project failure.
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9. What is SAP?
♦SAP is a Comprehancive & Integrated software that control the
ERP system.
♦SAP is the leading ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software.
♦SAP stands for Systems, Applications and Products for Data
Processing.
♦Five German Engineers founded it in 1972.
♦SAP has been around for over three decades.
♦Implemented in more than 36,000 companies with more than 12
million users.
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10. Introduction to SAP - TodayIntroduction to SAP - Today
The World's Largest Inter-Enterprise
Software Company .
The world's Third-Largest Independent
Software Supplier Overall .
Employs Over 23,700 People in More
than 50 Countries.
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11. Usage of SAPUsage of SAP
SAP is an Integrated System that Supports all Kinds
of Industries and all Functions of the Industry .
This means that all SAP modules are designed to
share information between various business process.
SAP R/3 is the SAP Client/ Server – 3 Tier
Architecture Based Software Package
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12. Comparative ModulesComparative Modules
SAP Oracle PeopleSoft JD Edwards
BASIS
ABAP
SD Marketing, Sales Supply chain Order management
MM Procurement Supplier relationship Inventory, procurement
PP Manufacturing Manufacturing mgmt
QM Enterprise perform Technical foundation
PM Service Enterprise service
HR Human Resources Human capital mgmt Workforce management
FI Financials Financial mgmt sol. Financial management
CO Time & Expense mgmt
AM Asset Management Enterprise asset mgmt
PS Projects Project management
WF Order Management
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