Proposed ERP Architecture The type of ERP Architecture for the ERP system proposed that would be utilized would be a logical architecture. There is much confusion between getting the basic information needed from the client to the owners and general managers of Mavericks Goods & Fresh Produce that a ‘simple’ logical architecture is best. This logical architecture relays data from the hardware, to an all in one database, to the core business logic (security/access), to the functional business applications needed (this includes accounting, supply chain, distribution, finance, HRM, marketing and production) and to the client user interface applications and back again. Those who utilize this ERP but work on a face-to-face basis with the customers will never see some of the tiers of the ERP architecture, but the store owners and managers will be able to relay information back and forth from one store to the next. The end goal of this ERP system will be to track hours worked by employees and implement payroll, check inventory at any of the stores at any given time in order to sell off overstocked inventory or order more, gather statistics on which items are selling best to determine whether a price increase or decrease will need to be done, and overall reducing the amount of physical time spent in each store wasted on attempting to input data into an old Microsoft Excel system. Each store will be able to communicate fluidly but the friendly ‘click of a button’ functions that will be implemented will save time, money and headaches caused by overworked employees and human error. While the errors can still happen, they are less likely when each location is utilizing one electronic system which basically does the work for the store.
A cloud computing architecture may work best for Mavericks Good and Fresh Produce’s purposes. Licenses and upgrades will not need to