...Information Systems (HRIS), the mangers encounter the challenges that others before them have seen. Although there are many resources of knowledge, tools and options, the managers face a long conversion process. Even with the tools at hand, the conversion process may fail. Working with the public sector, this paper will show how issues can be avoided and the conversion can be successful. Human Resource Managers of the public sector have the most to gain from closely examining outcomes of past projects since research suggests that only 18 percent of information systems projects ended successfully (when compared to private sector segments retail: 59%, financial: 32%, and manufacturing: 27%) (Goldfinch, 2007). Summary As the workplace becomes more technologically advanced, all departments must keep up with technology. Technology can increase the efficiency of a company. Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) has kept up with technology to improve the effectiveness of the human resources department and its systems, programs, policies, procedures, activities, and legal statistical documentation in its functions. This project will provide insight into the formation of the HRIS in the public sector and other organizations and how it can be a challenge as well as an asset to the company. The HRIS handles the transactional duties in HR, including the employee records, applicant tracking, training and development needs and progress, performance appraisals, compensation and benefits...
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...WHAT IS ERP? Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a system that integrates planning, manufacturing, distribution, shipping, and accounting functions into a single system, designed to serve the needs of each different department within the enterprise. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ERP?? The fundamental benefit of ERP is that by integrating the myriad processes by which businesses operate, it saves time and expense. Decisions can be quicker and with fewer errors. Data is visible across the organization. Tasks that benefit from this integration include. ▪ Sales forecasting, which allows inventory optimization ▪ Order tracking, from acceptance through fulfillment ▪ Revenue tracking, from invoice through cash receipt ▪ Matching purchase orders (what was ordered), inventory receipts (what arrived), and costing (what the vendor invoiced) ERP systems centralize data. Benefits of this include: ▪ No synchronizing changes between multiple systems - consolidation of finance, marketing and sales, human resource, and manufacturing applications ▪ Enables standard product naming/coding. ▪ Provides comprehensive view of the enterprise (no "islands of information"). Makes real–time information available to management anywhere, anytime to make proper decisions. ▪ Protects sensitive data by consolidating multiple security systems into a single structure. WHICH ARE THE COMPANIES WHICH ARE USING ERP?? ➢ PrimeTech Software ➢ CD Tech Innovation pvt ltd ...
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...ERP IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR Group :6 Anubhav Chaturvedi (15) Anirudh Mishra (36) Amol Singh (57) Rohit Patil (60) INTRODUCTION ERP systems have traditionally been used by capital-intensive industries such as manufacturing, Services etc. Manufacturing firms are facing new challenges and in order to stay competitive many manufacturing operations require to be regularly updated with the Information Technology solutions. The manufacturing sector is one of the main economic activities in most of the nations. The most important aspect to characterize IT adoption is the industry and its specific characteristics rather than the country the firms belong to. Different industries have different operating characteristics and environments, and the factors related to ERP use may differ accordingly. Given the complexity of manufacturing firms, we then decide which aspects of a firm influence the use of technological innovations. Most of the manufacturing companies rely on ERP software to manage the entire range of business activities from CRM, manufacturing inventory and processes, accounting software, manufacturing planning, purchasing, quality, and more. For implementing ERP in any manufacturing industry the research objectives revolve around the following parameters(Mainly cost and quality measurement) * To identify whether there is significant difference in performance measures like cost and quality in industries with well defined IT system and industries with not such well...
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...Bastian Steppin March 24th 2013 000111821 Dr. Reimers CIS 300 Research Paper ERP systems The world’s economy moves fast, indeed it moves so fast that businesses need to be ready to change their strategies and market scope in the blink of an eye. To catch up with the rest of the world companies need to transform their whole resource management system away from old fashioned management consultants up to ERP systems, which operate faster, more effective and more precise. The key to run a business with success is to be innovative and use resources as efficient as possible. Many players on the competitive market make big mistakes on calculating their revenue and expenditure. Unfortunately most of the time the calculations neglect to take all expenditures in account. The human resource department for example often forgets to include the salaries paid to freelancers. Instead they only put the salaries of their permanent employees. Thus they only look at their fixed cost, but not on their real expenditure. The real problem about these relatively small mistakes is that they usually never come alone. Such miscalculations can be seen as cancer, whose metastases crawl throughout a company and make small damage in all the different sectors. Now take the whole company and the small sums ad up to one great deficit. The answer to all these problems is called ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). Thanks to the digital revolution, which started in the early 1980’s companies...
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...“ERP – THE CHANGES TRENDS SALES AND DISTRIBUTION” Prof. S.L Gupta* and Ms Richa sharma** * Professor, Birla Institute of Technology(Deemed University), Noida Campus, Noida (U.P). ** Research Scholar, Singhania University, Rajasthan. ABSTRACT TO keep pace with rapid changes in the business world, companies need an integrated and flexible enterprise system that supports all aspects of their business with state-of-the-art functionality. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system helps companies to run their businesses in an effective and efficient manner by providing integrated and consistent information flow. It makes the task of keeping track of all the transactions so much easier. A retail ERP system allows automatic recording of the transactions in real-time environment. They have become indispensable tools to survive and increase profitability in race of running the large organization. SAP ERP system is tightly integrated with the Sales and Distribution module. This integration enables the mapping and supply of single-site or multi-site organizations. Developing precise logistics planning for just-in-time deliveries, this system can also generate replenishment orders by using defined warehouse requirements. The ERP Information Systems facilitates faster and better management decisions by providing crucial information in a timely manner. The research focuses on to gain in general understanding of...
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...Migrating to a Standardized ERP System in a Cloud Computing Environment at ABC Corporation Barbara Ferneyhough Managerial Applications of Information Technology – IS535 (ON) Section B DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management December 11, 2011 Course Project Example used with permission from student Migrating to a Standardized ERP System in a Cloud Computing Environment at ABC Corporation Proposal Topic This proposal discusses the use of multiple financial systems throughout ABC Corporation (ABC), the impact that this has upon effective corporate operations and proposes a solution. ABC maintains four different ERP systems (BaaN, PeopleSoft, SAP and Deltek) and a financial consolidation system (Hyperion) across all of its divisions leading to increased IT costs as individual systems must be procured, maintained, and manipulated to provide financial data in a format that is meaningful to the home office for reporting and strategic management purposes. Not only is this a potentially inefficient use of technology, the use of a non-standardized system impacts the ability of management to obtain, manipulate and interpret critical data elements for strategic planning purposes and regular performance monitoring. Problem The business problem to be solved is how to improve operational efficiencies, reduce IT costs, and improve insight into the financial management aspects of the company for improved strategic planning and performance monitoring. Approach ...
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...intricate and convoluted amalgamation of technological, organizational, and business enterprises. It needs understanding of a process, an explicit association of processes, its setting, contest, and IT. ERP systems have been often castigated for being rigid, overly complex, huge and therefore not easy to implement and control. Because of the integrated and ubiquitous nature, ERP requires adopters, implementers and users to define a common set of business rules, data standards, processes and procedures that span the entire organization (Alvarez et al. 2002, 10). Troubles in implementation have been portrayed as resembling “the prisoner escaping from an island prison” (Ross and Vitale 2000). Popularity and demand for ERP systems from organizations is increasing, but only this wish single-handedly is not sufficient, and it is evident from research that several key factors must be considered for the success of any ERP system. Petter, DeLone, and McLean (2008), describe ERP system as a tool that manages procedures and resources; therefore, it is imperative for organizations to have this tool to facilitate the...
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...DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Name : ______________________________________ ------------------------------------------------- Course : ______________________________________ ------------------------------------------------- Semester : ______________________________________ ------------------------------------------------- University : ______________________________________ ------------------------------------------------- Roll No. : ______________________________________ ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- An Introduction to Database Management Systems A database is a collection of related files that are usually integrated, linked or cross-referenced to one another. The advantage of a database is that data and records contained in different files can be easily organized and retrieved using specialized database management software called a database management system (DBMS) or database manager. DBMS Fundamentals A database management system is a set of software programs that allows users to create, edit and update data in database files, and store and retrieve data from those database files. Data in a database can be added, deleted, changed, sorted or searched all using a DBMS. If you were an employee in a large organization, the information about you would likely be stored in different...
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... Provision of Basic Needs and Services 10 f. Education Infrastructure 11 4. Conclusion 12 5. References 13 ABBREVIATIONS 1. SAP - Structural Adjustment Programme 2. ERP - Economic Recovery Programme 3. IMF - International Monetary Fund 4. GDP - Gross Domestic Product 5. PAMSCAD- Programme of Action to Mitigate the Social Cost of Adjustment 6. CIPs - Community Initiative Projects 7. ADRA - Adventist Development Relief Agency LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1 CIPs under PAMSCAD completed and commissioned by 1990 1 TABLE 2 CIPs under PAMSCAD under construction by 1990 BACKGROUND OF PAMSCAD In 1983 the government of Ghana adopted a Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) locally dubbed the Economic Recovery Program (ERP) under the guidance of the World Bank and the IMF. The overriding purpose of the ERP was to reduce Ghana's debts and to improve its trading position in the global economy. The stated objectives of the program focused on restoring economic productivity at minimum cost to the government and included the following policies: lowering inflation through stringent fiscal, monetary, and trade policies; increasing the flow of foreign exchange into Ghana and directing it to priority sectors; restructuring the country's economic institutions; restoring production incentives; rehabilitating...
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...Agenda: A. Introduction B. ERP 1. What is ERP ? 2. ERP Modules & Components 3. Available ERP Tools 4. How to Choose an ERP Software ? 5. Future of ERP 6. Comparisons and Surveys 7. Demos & case studies ERP Mind Mapping Managers & Stakeholders Reporting Applications Sales Force & Customer Service Reps Back-Office Admins & Workers Financial Applications Sales & Delivery Applications Centralized Database Manufacturing Applications Service Applications Inventory & Supply Applications Human Resources Management Apps Customers Employees Suppliers Architecture of ERP ERP Modules Finance Human Resources Inventory Management Project Management & Planning Quality Management Sales Management Purchase Management E-Commerce CustomerRelationship Management Document Management SupplierRelationship Management Risk Management Production Planning & Controlling Knowledge Management Business Intelligence ERP Challenges High Cost Implementation Time ERP Package Selection Consulting Fees Customizations ERP Challenges Business Process Reengineering Custom Reports Security Change In Organization Requirements Integration with Other Data Sources Integration with Other Applications Integration with Legacy Systems Total Cost Implementation Time Project Facotrs Benefits Risks Goal & Vision Fit Strategic Fitness Local Environmental Requirements System Factors Reliability & Quality User Friendliness...
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...DR.V.MAHALAKSHMI M.L,MBA,Ph.D 7A, CID Quarters, V.K.Iyer Road, Mandaveli – 600 028. karunamaha@yahoo.co.in ; Phone: 95 – 044 – 4281 5557, 24615636, Cell: 98404 60478.98842 51564 Profile: [pic] • Dean, Panimalar Engineering College • 15 Years in the realm of Teaching & Training • 8.11 Years full time Legal Practice in various courts. • Currently guiding 6 research scholars in various universities • Legal consultant for corporate houses • Authored a book in Retail Management. • Authored a book in Operations Management(Under Publication) Work History: |Institution/Organisation |Time Period |Designation | |Panimalar Engg College, Chennai |From 2006 till date |Dean | |Panimalar Engg College, Chennai |From 2003 - 2006 |Head of the Department | |Panimalar Institute of Management Studies, Chennai. |From 1997 - 2003 |Head of the Department | |VGP School of Management Studies |From 1996 - 1997 |Lecturer | |Independent Practice |From 1989 - 1996 |Advocate | Concurrent Assignments: |Institution/Organisation ...
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...difficulties in explaining and resolving these common pitfalls in research proposals. This paper proposes the use of Political, Economic, Social and Technological (PEST, also often referred to as STEP) analysis as a tool to identify narrower contexts and focus research questions around feasible and meaningful regional contexts. It illustrates this process with the results of an analysis carried out as part of an ongoing PhD research project. The project aims to investigate the barriers and risks associated with the post-implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in Chinese companies. PEST analysis was used to define an appropriate region in China (i.e. Guangdong), as well as the type of company to be studied, namely State Owned Enterprises (SOE). This analysis was followed by a set of SWOT analyses in order to identify a suitable sector, namely the electronic and telecommunication manufacturing sector. The paper also shows how the researcher reviewed, compared and synthesised large amounts of literature and statistical data when constructing...
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...Gujarat Technological University Syllabus for New MBA Program effective from Academic Year 2011-12 (Also applicable to 2nd Year Students of 2010-12 Batch MBA Program) COMPULSORY COURSES MBA-II Semester-IV Sub Name: - Comprehensive Project Report – Industry Defined Problem (CP-IDP) Sub Code: - 2830004 In addition to Major Specializations, there will be over sixty Sectorial / Industry Areas for Practical studies in which theoretical papers / books are not to be taught in regular classroom sessions, but the teachers and students are free to use any available books, publications and online material to understand and guide the students for various sectors. Ideally, a teacher should study and specialize in at least TWO Sectors, so four teachers can guide 60 students in a class. (Reference: Appendix 1: List of Sectorial Areas for Comprehensive Project study given in Sem III Syllabus). This report is similar to the Grand Project, which was the part of earlier syllabus. The Comprehensive Project Report is based on the research methodology and students have to prepare the research report by using appropriate scientific statistical research tools for preparation of the CP in consultation with the faculty guide. (Please also refer the Guidelines for CP in MBA Semester III, as the same Project Title continues in Semester IV). A student has to opt for any ONE of the Sectorial Areas and study it thoroughly. The students may undertake the CP based on the selection of an Industry Defined Problem...
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...Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) “have become increasingly popular over the last 15 years” (Guest Editorial, 2006). ERPs are “comprehensive, packaged software solutions seeking to integrate the complete range of business’s processes and functions in order to present a holistic view of the business from a single information and IT architecture.” (Helmut Klaus, 2000). Basically, ERP systems communicate and transfer data between departments within a company. “Having these systems has been shown to positively influence the firm’s financial performance; and because they are amount the most sophisticated and complex that a firm will every implement, most firms employ consultants to help them in customizing and implementing the vendor-supplied system.” (King, 2005) There are several types of businesses that use ERP systems to communicate within their company. These types of business include manufacturers and big-box retailers. ERP can be utilized in a manufacturing company to keep communication lines open between purchasing and receiving, parts and labor, warehouse, accounting, and inventory control. ERP systems can also improve the quality of work. “Manufacturers are forced to implement standard procedures and maintain accurate data for the system to work effectively. According to a survey of operations and quality assurance managers by consulting firm TR Cutler Inc., ERP systems also help improve quality by providing a record...
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...IT from India’ to 'IT for India' Bottom of Form India has come a long way as a supplier of IT services to the world. Analysts say that India has revolutionized the services sector the same way as Japan changed the manufacturing sector. But, Indian IT sector has mainly catered to a global market, and very little was done for the local market in India in the past. India presents a very large untapped market in terms of technology adoption and usage. The scope of technology development for India as a market is at a position when the world was some 15 years ago. The major advantage is that India can start implementing technology from the point where the rest of the world is right now. It can leapfrog ahead of the rest of the world with very little legacy technology to cope with. Indian Market-India should be considered not as a country but as another world in itself. People have committed the mistake of considering it as a single big unit of similar attributes and needs or in other cases, seen little value in understanding the diversity of the country. They concentrated more on the well-off English speaking crowd of the country and never seen any true value in tapping the regional segments. FMCG, Education, Entertainment almost everyone else except IT has understood the value of tapping into the regional segments. This can be mainly attributed to the fact that IT was never meant for the Indian market. While other industries aimed to cater to local demand, IT was basically present...
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