ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Course Description
This course presents the main concepts of integrated packaged software
systems that are used as the backbone of order management in almost
all large companies. The main functionalities of ERP systems are based
on previous concepts of MRP ("Material Requirements Planning")
and MRP II ("Manufacturing Resource Planning"). The functionalities
of these logistical systems are explained and the reasons for the importance
of ERP systems are discussed. The market for ERP systems is outlined
and the widely implemented SAP R/3 system is used to demonstrate certain
functionalities of ERP systems.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for people of all roles and disciplines that
are new to the field of Enterprise Resource Planning or need to understand
the whole picture. It is designed to bring people up to speed fast
so they can participate in ERP initiatives in their organization.
Duration:
3 days (9:00 – 5:00)
Course Outline
- The evolution of software systems for planning and control in manufacturing
companies
- Material Requirements Planning
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems \
- Basic methods and common features of ERP systems
- The market for ERP systems
- Selected functions of the SAP R/3 system
- Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems
- Basic methods and common features of SCM systems
- The market for SCM systems
- Selected procedures of the mySAP SCM system APO
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
- Basic methods and common features of CRM systems
- The market for CRM systems
- Selected functions of the mySAP CRM system
- Information Warehouses
- Architectures, interfaces, and integration issues
- Present state of ERP, SCM, and CRM applications and possible developments
in the near future
- Case studies
