A brief explanation of DC/DMS and ERP in the market.
ERP software also integrates various functions into one complete system to streamline processes and information across the whole organisation
2. What is document control
• Also called DMS
• Used to track, manage & store documents &
reduce paper
• Capable to keep a record of the various
versions created & modified by different users
3. Advantages of DC
• Centrally stored documentation is available & can be safeguarded
• Saves time & money
• Avoid unnecessary duplicate efforts & duplicate documentation
• Publishing is simplified
• System controls the workflows
• Archiving as easy as 1-2-3
4. What is Enterprise Resource Planning
• ERP is a business process management software
• Functions by allowing organization to use a
system of integrated applications to manage
business & automate back office functions
• Operations include product planning,
development, manufacturing, HR, inventory,
order management, CRM, sales & marketing
5. ERP (further explanation)
• ERP software integrates various functions into
one complete system to streamline processes &
information across the organization
• Shared database and offers synchronized
reporting and automation
• Portal/dashboard to enable employees to
understand business performance on key metrics
6. Type & Vendors of ERP
Type of ERP
• Mobile ERP
• Cloud ERP
• Social ERP
• Two-tier ERP
ERP Vendors
• Large ERP – SAP, Oracle, Windows
• Mid ERP – Sage, IFS, Epicor, Infor, QAD
• Small ERP – Syspro, NetSuite, Consona, CDC Software
7. Advantages of Cloud ERP
• Predictable costs over time
• Cheaper upfront investment
• No additional hardware investments
• Data security in the hands of vendor
• Offer greater stability & continuous updates from vendor as a result of less
customization
• Organizations can work with vendors to see what changes can be made
• Typically takes less time to implement
• Easier to scale one’s growth with Cloud ERP
Editor's Notes
Example : Employees in different divisions; accounting and sales can rely on the same information for their specific needs
Example II: Sales orders automatically flowing into the financial system without any manual re-keying, the order management department can process order more quickly and accurately and the finance department can close the books faster.
*Mobile ERP – Real-time access to information. With Mobile ERP, businesses are able to gain access to reports, dashboards & conduct key business processes
Cloud ERP – Organizations are slowly moving towards the advantages of cloud ERP
Social ERP – Adding social media packages to their ERP systems (More gain with integrating social media with ERP?)
Two-tier ERP – running two integrated ERP systems simultaneously. (One system – legacy application / tier 1 system)