MI0038 ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

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Assignment

DRIVE	SUMMER 2014
PROGRAMME/ SEMESTER	MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) / PGDISMN – (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE/ NAME	MI0038 ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
BOOK ID	B1964
CREDIT	4
MARKS	60

Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be

approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

1. Write short notes on: Type of information required at various levels of the enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) factor for developing ERP systems Role of ERP in Sales and Distribution Trans-shipment

[Type of information required at various levels of the enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) factor for developing ERP systems Role of ERP in Sales and Distribution Trans-shipment]

Answer:Type of information required at various levels of the enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) factor for developing: Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is a software design and software architecture design pattern based on distinct pieces of software providing application functionality as services to other applications. This is known as service-orientation. It is independent of any vendor, product or technology.

2. Write short notes on : Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) Role of ERP Consultants Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Collaborative CRM

[Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) Role of ERP Consultants Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Collaborative CRM]

Answer:

Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP): Distributions Requirements Planning is the method used by supply chain entities to plan orders in the whole supply chain taking into account the inventories to be kept along with buffer or safety stock, placing the orders with the manufacturer to replenish inventories to meet customer orders, etc.

It is similar to materials requirements planning(MRP)

3. What are the benefits and features of ERP purchase module.

[Listing of benefits of purchase module, Description of features of purchase module]

Answer:An ERP system provides the solid operational backbone. The system enables the Manufacturers and distributors to function promptly, which will able to improve the volume of production and fulfillment of orders while reducing costs. By optimizing manufacturing and distribution operations with ERP, the companies are also be able to focus on new business opportunities.

Here is a quick look at the benefits the ERP system has to offer:

·         Streamlining processes and workflows with a single integrated system.

·         Reduce redundant data entry and processes and in other hand it shares informartioin across the department.

·         Establish uniform processes that are based on recognized best business practices

·         Improved workflow and efficiency

·         Improved customer satisfaction based on

4. What are the benefits and features of ERP financial module?

[Listing of benefits of financial module, Description of features of financial module]

Answer: At this time, the main motivation of some companies for choosing ERP is to achieve an improvement in the management of their financial area. Sometimes they rush into the decision without taking into consideration the real contribution of the implementation in relation to the benefits that may provide this section with.

The high complexity and competitiveness of the market, due to continuous changes in a global environment, requires efficiency and

5. Case Study: Implementation of ERP HRM System at ABC

ABC is a US-based organisation that operates several museums, research centres, and zoological parks. A few years back, the organisation faced a number of issues in managing its human resource functions. This was due to the obsolescence of the existing human resource management system. The old system of the organisation was not able to provide accurate information related to employees.

Considering the on-going issues, ABC decided to implement the latest version of ERP HRM system called PeopleSoft HRMS V8.8 from Software Performance Systems, Inc. The implementation of this system was divided into four phases.

First Phase: Focused on implementing personnel management, benefits administration, and payroll administration functions.

Second Phase: Focused on implementing job requisition, labour relations, and workflow management features.

Third Phase: Concerned with the development of an organisation-wide learning source to facilitate information and knowledge sharing.

Fourth Phase: Focussed on competency mapping and personnel development.

The implementation of the ERP HRM system not only improved human resource functions but also increased the overall operational efficiency of the organisation.

Questions:

a) Why was ABC facing problems related to HRM? How did they solve it?

Answer: Problems which ABC was facing relating to HRM was obsolescence of of existing human resource management system. The old system of the organisation was not able to provide accurate information related to employees.

Four phases of implementation:

·         First Phase: Focused on implementing personnel management, benefits administration, and payroll administration functions.

·         Second Phase: Focused on implementing job requisition, labour relations, and workflow management features.

b) What are the advantages obtained by ABC after implementing the ERP HRM system?

Answer: The implementation of the ERP HRM system no

6. Discuss the ERP selection criteria

[Explain the importance of selecting the right ERP system

Explain the three major criteria for selecting an ERP system.]

Answer: The selection and implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is probably the most critical IT decision you and your organization will ever make – it’s not an easy task identifying which of the available solutions will meet your organization’s evolving requirements.  An ERP system will have a huge impact on the

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