Evaluating ERP Software The 6 Key Decision Drivers Compliments of Abstract This white paper discusses the 6 Key Decision Drivers that you should consider as you evaluate ERP software products. These 6 criteria are: • Functionality • Technology • Software Vendor • Implementation Vendor • Support & Maintenance • Total Cost of Ownership If you ask the right questions of software vendors you will collect the right information to make an informed decision when selecting an ERP solution. The software
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Case 5 Whirlpool Corporation – Giving ERP a Spin Time Context Third to last quarter of 1999 Viewpoint David R. Whitwam‚ Whirlpool Chairman and CEO Statement of the Problem * How could the Whirlpool Corp. cope up with the changes in the corporation due to implementation of ERP applications‚ including SAP? Objectives Amend problems regarding shipment delays that causes customer dissatisfaction. Improve the implementation of SAP for more organized and on-time order-delivery cycle and
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3 Major characteristics of WANs • Generally connect devices that are separated by a broader geographical area than can be served by a LAN. • Use the services of carriers‚ such as telephone companies‚ cable companies‚ satellite systems‚ and network providers. • Use serial connections of a various types to provide access to bandwidth over large geographic areas. LAN connects computers‚ peripherals‚ and other devices in a single building or the small geographical area. Campus
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Risks to your ERP-SAP implementation 1. Inadequate “as is” documentation Symptoms: You are the implementation Project Manager for a consulting firm and you have a client that just selected an ERP system. You (the project manager) and your team start gathering requirements from end users through focus groups‚ workshops‚ sessions with SMEs‚ etc. After gathering information from end users you erroneously conclude that you have all the necessary information and requirements to successfully implement
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Tektronix‚ Inc.: Global ERP Implementation Business Context/Key Business Drivers • Tektronix‚ Inc. was founded in 1946 as a maker of electronic testing equipment. In 1993 Tektronix had grown to be a $1.3 billion manufacturer of electronic tools and devices. It was based in the United States and had an international presence in nearly 60 countries. • After 50 years of success‚ the company was facing increasing global competition of high-tech producer of electronic equipment. Tektronix should simplify
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RISK FACTORS The endings provide the risk factors associated with ERP systems implementation which were mentioned by senior project leaders and identify risks which actually materialized. These factors are represented in order of how frequently each one was mentioned. Failure to redesign the business processes to fit the software: Based upon their experiences‚ all of the project managers learned to avoid customization. Many companies ‘go to war’ with the package and try to make it meet
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CampusCare Education‚ a leading Cloud ERP for Education is an example of delivering perfect automation through seamlessly integrated modules that cover every activity that takes place in the school. School ERP software also contains several modules for specific functions which in turn comprises various other features. For example‚ admission module of the software would have features such as issuing online applications‚ short listing candidates according to marks and other credentials‚ scheduling
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Optimization phase and providing Nada Dairy with complete solutions for planning‚ production‚ logistics. • Implementing Ax-Dynamics successfully for Herd • Implementing Ax-Dynamics successfully for vehicle management system add on called Plant Maintenance • Leading the users and improving their skills to become key users to give the first hand for supporting the users • Providing Nada dairy with successful technical support for Ax-Dynamics
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and handle our entire operations smoothly and seamlessly.” Walia further goes on to comment that though Oman Flour Mills was using a locally developed application based on Oracle‚ the modules used in the system were not interlinked. “Since the previous software was not an integrated system‚ the information exchange within the modules was not being reflected across the various departments of the company. This in turn tremendously slowed
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Cisco CCIE LAB Security Cisco CCIE LAB Security Demo V8 Update September‚ 2011 Cisco CCIE LAB Security Cisco CCIE LAB Security 1.1 ASA1 initialzation • Configure ASA 1 initialization ‚ Use the exact names Detail to Be Used Interface name interface Security Level IP Address outside Ethernet0/0 0 2YY.YY.4.10/24 inside inside Ethernet0/1 100 2YY.YY.1.10/24 DMZ2 Ethernet0/2.2 20 2YY.YY.2.10/24 DMZ3 Ethernet0/2.3 30 2YY
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