COMM 226 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Enterprise Application Integration, Sap Erp, Production Planning
5 Dec 2018
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Data isolated in separate information systems: solutions, eai. Connects information silos via a new layer of software. Enables existing applications to communicate and share data. Leverages existing systems, leaving departmental information systems as is, but providing an integration layer over the top. Enables a gradual move to erp: erp characteristics. Consolidation of data for real-time sharing of data. Before epr implementation: use reliable suppliers, use boosters (unstated) What are the elements of an erp system: manufacturing software. Mrpii: erp includes applications that integrate the processes for the following functions: Accounting: five components of an erp system. People: erp software: configuration, erp data. Organizational data: hardware: cloud implications, procedures, people: users, systems analysts and consultants. What are the benefits of an erp system: benefits of using an erp solution. Implements integrated processes that are industry best practices. More managers see more data, leading to better oversight. What are the challenges of implementing an erp system: decision-making challenges.
