Enterprise Resource Planning: The Magnificent Guide
Table of Contents Introduction What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)? Understanding ERP Systems The Origins of Enterprise Resource Planning MRP Adoption ERP Software And The Cloud ERP Systems Today The Importance of ERP ERP Deployment Models On-Premise ERP Software Pros And Cons of On-Premise ERP Software Cloud-Based ERP Software ERP Systems And Organization Size Pros and Cons of Cloud ERP Software Hybrid ERP Software ERP Features And Modules 1. Data Sharing Features 2. Process Integration Features 3. Analytics and BI Features 4. Automation Features 5. Reporting Features 6. Visibility Features 7. Customer Relationship Management Modules 8. Supply Chain Management Modules 9. Manufacturing Modules 10. Human Resources Modules 11. Marketing and Sales Modules 12. Accounting and Finance Modules Building and Deploying an ERP System Where to Begin: The Big Enterprise Application Development Questionnaire Building an Enterprise Resource Planning Software System With RAD Studio® Conclusion Contact a customer success agent now Introduction When the operations of an enterprise grow beyond a certain level of complexity, the familiar spreadsheets are no longer able to capture the value, support the proper coordination of activities and generate the insights for that enterprise to function efficiently and productively, and grow to the next phase. This is why ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) emerged as a single-system approach to business processes management, first in the 1960’s in the form of a Materials Requirements Planning collaboration between Black & Decker and IBM, and through the 1990’s and the first use of “enterprise resource planning” by Gartner. As a developer you may be called upon to build ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems to help enterprise clients manage their resources and build up to new levels of efficiency in their business processes. To help illuminate all the corners of what Enterprise Resource Planning is and what it involves, we’ve put together this detailed guide to help you along the way. We hope it’s an enjoyable read and a useful resource. Want a printable copy? Download this guide in PDF format. Let’s begin with what an ERP system is. What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)? An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a management system that integrates operations, functions, roles, and material and human resources across an enterprise or organization. An ERP software system is about integrating core business processes. Advanced ERP systems are likely to include functions and modules related to supply chain management, inventory management and order fulfillment, finances, procurements, and logistics. It can also include functions and modules for managing product lifecycles, risks, performance, and human resources. An enterprise performance module of an ERP system helps a business plan, budget and forecast financial processes and deliver reports on the financial outcomes of its operations. ERP systems rely on the continuous and reliable flow of accurate data generated by business operations, and the sharing of that data between different teams with a view to generating insights and maximizing efficiency. In an ERP system, all departments reference the same pool of shared data with the required level of data integrity. ERP systems are stored either on premises or in the cloud, depending on an organization’s needs. They are used by businesses and organizations of all sizes, from small and mid-sized businesses to multinational corporations. The larger the organization and the more complex the operations involved, the more benefit there is to […]
