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Founded in August 1977 by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, Ed Oates and Bruce Scott Initially called Systems Development Lab or SDL 1978 SDL was renamed Relational Software Inc( RSI) to market their new database RDBMS created in 1977 available with the launch of Oracle version 2 in 1979 Name changed to Oracle Systems Corporation in 1982 Released Oracle version 3 in 1983 and version 4 in 1984 as a result of huge demand Released 8 more versions from 1985 to 2007 Released tuning tools along with the versions to fine tune performance
Introduction
Oracle ERP software is designed on Oracle App framework Oracle Financials is the best of all its packages Human resource management package is slowly gaining popularity Company hires expert consultants to inform buyers about the product Efficient and helpful customer support Annual revenue of $10.9 bn (USD) Oracle nearly doubled the size of its application business through the acquisition of PeopleSoft (and JD Edwards which was acquired by PeopleSoft) Offers its database, tools, and application products, along with related consulting, education, and support services in more than 145 countries around the world
Pros Availability of many modules HRMS, finance, production, supply chain, customer relationship Can choose any number and any combination of modules Easy to use Oracle UIs Integration of web-enabled features in ERP applications Security of database
Modules from different vendors result in decreased efficiency Unattractive UIs Connection with other databases is not possible
Oracle 9i RAC
PeopleSoft
JD Edwards World
RETAIL SECTOR
Retail ERP
ERP is implemented heavily in large retail chains These packages help in facilitating the optimization and administration of the internal business processes ERP packages are now a differentiating strategies for most enterprises they act as competitive tools large retail chains An ERP software function through information sharing among different They comprise of function-specific components and can interact with accounts section, order entry, distribution, POS, etc.
Other challenges include: Market competition: understanding the market demand can help improve profitability Margins in this sector are low, inefficiencies/ wastages can lead to losses. Enterprise wide monitoring can help improve the profitability in the long run Regulatory pressures exist in the system, thus visibility need to be present at every level (in terms of reliable information, accessible data, etc.) Continuous monitoring is required in the retail sector In order to address the above problems, and to bring about visibility, efficiency and proper communication within the enterprise, ERP packages can be implemented
Secondary
Scalability & Configuration Phased implementation support Support for advanced functionality Workflow automation Technology and application integration
Success of an ERP package in retail depends on the IT skills, workforces experience, the training they have undergone to make effective and efficient utilization of information system Training forms the crux of retail ERP, cutting down on training costs may yield disastrous outputs, thus budget should be allocated to meet the training needs in ERP retail implementation
Threats Complexity of the system, ERP success cannot be predicted during implementation Profitability becomes a concern if training costs exceed the revenues Customization is costly affair, thus retail chains prefer to rely on legacy systems
SCOPE
Sales and operation planning Buffer resource strategy Material and Capacity requirements Distribution Logistics
Inventory backlog
Marketing
Sales
Supplier scheduling
Execution
Execution
Materials management: Demand planning and Supply planning Issues in inventory management
How to cope with demand variability? Relationship between service and inventory levels
Distribution
Warehousing Fixed location storage Random location storage Zone management storage Three strategies for picking inventory Out and Back Picking Route collection picking system Zone picking system Lot tracking Transportation Distribution Requirements planning Material handling Order administration
Cross docking
Cross docking
Cross docking can cut 35 to 45 cents off a vendors total cost of 60 to 70 cents per case to deliver products to a supermarket chain
To outbound trucks
Inbound trucks
To outbound trucks
To outbound trucks
UPC (Universal Product Code) labels on the carton indicate the store to which it is to be sent; the vendor may also affix price tags on each item in the carton
Since the merchandise is ready for sale, it is placed on the conveyor system
The conveyor system routes it from the unloading dock at which it was received to the loading dock for the truck going to the specific store
Quality management
Statistical process control charts PDCA cycle Quality Planning Quality Control Evaluating performance, Comparing performance with goals Taking action on the difference Quality Improvement
ACT
PLAN
CHECK DO
Highly integrated Efficient Help Desk Up-to-date database management Billing and Invoice Purchasing and discounts Planning and scheduling shipping Maintaining relationships Order placing and tracking Information system
Financial accounting
Financial accounting Controlling Asset management
Personnel Admin Time management Incentive wages Payroll Benefits Planning Recruitment Travel expenses Information system
Challenges
Choice of solution
Scalability Vendor management Functionality Reliable service and support
Implementation process
Knowledge of application Experience in implementation Reliable support
Market experience/Knowledge
The products stage of development or Quality Control maturity Range of products of a particular type Product adaptability to a customer demand Production costs Relationship management Skills Product development skill Company image Level of additional service and personnel Additional product features Production capacity
Customer attractiveness factors Contribution to profit/margins Contribution to company technology development Long term prospects of relationship Relationship specific investments
Technology strength factors Category of technologies-basic, distinctive, external, internal Company standing in this technology Technology life-cycle position Products supported Customers supported Strategic technology areas of which it is a consultant Other user specified factors
Product positioning
MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS
ORACLE
PRODUCT STRENGTH
Customer positioning
MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS
ORACLE
CUSTOMER ATTRACTIVENESS
CUSTOMER ATTRACTIVENESS
CASE AAFES
How did Oracles RMS help AAFES bring about new organizational changes?
It addressed the business process changes
New Business Process could
Change the way targets were met, and business was accomplished on daily basis Accomplish new replenishment methods Achieve new item management setup Adopt a new Point of Sales (PoS) Strike new deals
It was all about having the right product, at the right place, at the right time!
Helped structure the team Helped incorporate systems changes Helped centralize buying
The pilot phase began in 2009, in 2 of their stores The main aim of AAFES was to grow their business, for this they wanted their new systems, new processes and new teams have everyone working together in the same direction!
Business
2. Team Structure
Buyer
Allocator
Planner
Business
Replenisher
Pricing
Forecaster
The new item setup process is more detailed, thus it was time consuming but the time spent on proper item setup yielded greater benefit to AAFES in the lifecycle of the item
4. Centralized Buying
Centralized buying brought about dynamic changes the way AAFES replenished. Some of the methods used for replenishing are:
Just in Time (JIT) Replenishment Proactive Assortment Planning Offshore replenishment Mass Allocations Thus Lower inventory investments helped reduce costs
Reducing inventory storage and handling costs, improves customer fill rates and AAFES supplies goods that customers actually want Centralized buying could impact
Buyers: to determine the item or store relationships, regarding the funds and space, departmental margins Planners, Allocators and replenishers: plan and procure Pricing groups: help develop strategies, in clearances, competition, and margins Stores: to perform top line sales, expense-control, manage perpetual inventory
Oracle Marketers
Banking ERP
business consolidation
Teller Operations
Counters Interbank Transfers Numbered expressions Withdrawals and payments Foreign currencies
Technical architecture
Security User Friendliness
functions
Other common features are integration with the existing systems Risk performance management solutions are also offered by us
maximum ROI
We develop products with less lead time and our strategy is push marketing We constantly advertise our new products for mass awareness
Oracle Challenges
Compliance
Solutions Offered
Channel Management
Risk Management
Delivery Mechanism
Only service-oriented architecture with a banking-specific data model and process library
Combined strengths of Oracle Financial Services, Oracle E-Business Suite, Siebel, and PeopleSoft
Provides the broadest functionality for banks to effectively grow business and optimize performance
Oracle Daybreak
delivers a suite of analytical applications for multijurisdictional Basel II compliance and risk management
comprehensive solution for anti-money laundering, detecting risk, and enhancing customer relationships.
offers a unique blend of business consulting, application management, and technology consulting services across business areas to global financial institutions.
ORACLE FLEXICUBE
Comprehensive solution to support retail, corporate, and
investment banking
Offers world-class functionality coupled with regional flavors of banking to stay ahead of competition Success in supporting new business models such as Islamic banking, direct banking, and microfinance Supports regulatory requirements for Basel II and Anti-Money Laundering provisions through a highly secure data management system
can easily integrate with third-party solutions at your bank
ORACLE Mantas
Anti Money Laundering solution provides automated, comprehensive,
Enables financial institutions to comply with federal and international regulatory mandates by providing an enhanced level of internal controls and governance Uses sophisticated pattern recognition techniques to identify suspicious behaviour
Ledger Sets
Oracle R12
Legal Entities
Capability to create new products rapidly Easy integration with legacy back-office systems Support for multiple delivery channels Improved customer service with higher cross-sell rates Real-time processing and centralized maintenance Reduced operating costs Efficient business intelligence, decision support, and reporting facility
Regulatory Requirement
Anti Money Laundering (AML) BASEL II SOX
Increase Your Share of High Net-Worth and Mass Affluent Markets Achieve Efficient Trade Management
Transform Processes and Standardize and Leverage Industry Best Practices
Redesign processes quickly and efficiently Optimize, measure, and audit enterprise-wide processes Bring about greater transparency in processes, policies, and workflow
MANUFACTURING SECTOR
EBS 12
Will help in maximizing shop floor efficiency and throughput while minimizing cost
Oracles Manufacturing Execution system (MES) for Discrete manufacturing Challenges: Increase in demand for made-to-order, customized products MES is integrated with oracles ERP and manufacturing applications which helps them to adapt to unpredictable changes in demands Two main advantages:
Increased functionality Improved shop efficiency through improved visibility
This is deployed directly on the shop floor without complex and costly integration Offered with low-to-medium complexity environments increasing shop floor visibility Has ability to reduce manual activities and lowers total cost of ownership Also allows shop floor personnel to efficiently and effectively execute, record and monitor activities
EBS 12
This allows to go paperless, while clock in/clock out feature captures actual time
Case Study
Business Challenges
increased global competition that is eroding margins Low price customized products removing any inefficienciesfrom the shop floor to the extended supply chain Managing global and local suppliers Managing distribution network Increased number of resource and time constraints Managing Product life cycle
Oracle solution
Maruti has built its IT infrastructure on Oracle database and technologies including
Oracle Real Application Clusters, Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Server Weblogic
Benefits
Runs with 0.9 days Inventory Direct Interface with Customer touch points Availability of customer information across the dealer network Standardization helped in Tight Process control Automated workflow Decrease in no of vendors Single Database and visibility across the organization
Business Situation
Low level of computerization
Processes and accounting policies were not standardized across the company
Extensive paperwork with ad-hoc systems delayed decision making and decreased business efficiency
Oracle Solution
Oracle Apps E-Business suite R12 TCS as its partner develop a unique integrated mining solution within the Oracle applications framework for the company Modules: Financials, Costing/SLA, Purchasing, Order Management and Advanced Pricing, Inventory Management and HR Management Customizations for Indian statutory and public sector requirements
Benefits
Replacement of disparate systems with an advanced enterprise resource planning system, which helped in integration of flows, improved operational efficiency, better visibility and faster decision making Robust and highly reliable data infrastructure with Oracle Database Increased boardroom to shop floor visibility and reduction in processing time Standardized business processes across different units and streamlined business workflow
Benefits (Contd..)
Lowered implementation and operational cost Simplified employee management through the establishment of an integrated HR system Integrated financial information enabling efficient decision making Synchronized financial closing across all units Change management in public sector environment to align existing processes of Oracle applications Integrated procurement and inventory management system, enabling staff to track stock levels in real time and optimize resource usage
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