In SGE we use a bunch of important domains. Broke down as following:

ERP Enterprise Resource Planning

  • Modular
  • Designed to enhance and fastening workflows
  • Easy communication with Customers or Providers Cons:
  • Costs.
  • Employees capacity to manage Software and work w it Types:
  • ERP on Cloud: ERP hosted in Cloud, PC clients connects to Cloud
  • Vertical: Created to solve issues in an exact sector, not compatible with others.
  • Horizontal: Made to work for bigger variety of sectors
  • Under License: (Paid)
  • Pay On Demand.

First Finance Apps in History

In the 60’s, apps where developed for Finance management:

  • BOM (Bill Of Materials)
  • IMC (Inventory Management Control) In the 70’s :
  • MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
  • MRP II, developed in the 80’s. In the 90’s:
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

In the future, new models of Business like:

e-commerce (B2C, B2B…): distribución, venta, compra, marketing y suministro de información de productos o servicios a través de Internet.

m-commerce: se trata de comercio electrónico usando el teléfono móvil, ya sea mediante un navegador o una aplicación como medio para la compra.

s-commerce: social commerce o comercio social es una de las mayores tendencias de comercio electrónico, y consiste en el uso de las redes sociales como canales de venta de productos

In the ERP world, the big leagues are:

  • Microsoft Most famous one in Spain:
    • Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta) para grandes empresas.
    • Microsoft y Dynamics NAV (Navision) para PYMES.
  • SAP
  • Oracle Other one are:
  • Sage: Proprietary Software oriented to small companies.
  • Odoo: Being the most famous Open Software in the market.

Acronyms:

  • ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning
  • CRM: Customer Relationship Management
  • MRP: Material Requirements Planning
  • MRP II: Manufacturing Resource Planning
  • KM: Knowledge Management
  • BI: Business Intelligence
  • SCM: Supply Chain Management
  • PRM: Partner Relationship Management
  • TRM: Treasury Management System
  • PLM: Product Life Management

Live cycle of an ERP:

  • Initial Analysis.
  • Planification.
  • Select of necessary Software
  • Reingeniería de procesos. Changes To do in the companies processes
  • Formation
  • Tests
  • Starting it up
  • Support