ERP - enterprise resource planning

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business process management software that

allows an organization to use a system of integrated applications to manage the
business and automate many back office functions related to technology, services
and human resources.

ERP software typically integrates all facets of an operation — including product

planning, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing — in a single database,
application and user interface.

ERP is an Enterprise Application

ERP software is considered to be a type of enterprise application, that is software

designed to be used by larger businesses and often requires dedicated teams to
customize and analyze the data and to handle upgrades and deployment. In
contrast, Small business ERP applications are lightweight business management
software solutions, often customized for a specific business industry or vertical.

Today most organizations implement ERP systems to replace legacy software or to

incorporate ERP applications because no system currently exists. In fact, a 2016
study by Panorama Consulting Solutions, LLC., indicates that organizations
implement ERP for the following reasons:

 To replace out-of-date ERP software (49%)

 To replace homegrown systems (16%)
 To replace accounting software (15%)
 To replace other non-ERP systems / had no system (20%)
A Brief History of ERP
The term ERP was coined in 1990 by Gartner1, but its roots date to the 1960s.
Back then, the concept applied to inventory management and control in the
manufacturing sector. Software engineers created programs to monitor inventory,
reconcile balances, and report on status. By the 1970s, this had evolved into
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems for scheduling production
processes.
In the 1980s, MRP grew to encompass more manufacturing processes,
prompting many to call it MRP-II or Manufacturing Resource Planning. By 1990,
these systems had expanded beyond inventory control and other operational
processes to other back-office functions like accounting and human resources,
setting the stage for ERP as we've come to know it.

NetSuite ERP

WHAT IS NETSUITE ERP?

NetSuite ERP is a complete, scalable cloud ERP solution targeted at high-growing, mid-
sized businesses and large enterprises. It automates front- and back-office processes
including: financial management, revenue management, fixed assets, order management,
billing, and inventory management. In such way, it provides the entire organization from
the top management to the key clerical staff a customizable view of key performance
indicators and reports for their role.
What makes NetSuite ERP a leader in its industry is the smartly executed combination
between financial management operations and built-in business intelligence, thanks to
which companies make data-driven and well-informed decisions. The platform also
excels in accelerating order-to-cash processes with a robust and well-connected order
management suite, where each sales and fulfillment operation is tied to pricing. NetSuite
will also surprise you with best-in-class production management features and leverage
full visibility into your production workflows, so that you can place products on the
market efficiently and in time.
Warehouse administration is another distinctive advantage, as you can manage your
inventory end-to-end, and have fulfillment data updated on a regular basis. The best part
of the process is that NetSuite ERP manages all your inbound/outbound logistics while
reducing the total cost of ownership. In the meantime, it will also make your procure-to-
pay processes more accurate, and make sure you’ve optimized the value of your human
capital with integrated HCM features.

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The same as other NetSuite products, the compact ERP suite comes with a very flexible
pricing scheme, where each user gets a package tailored to his exact needs. It will support
your growth efforts on a price you can afford, and work seamlessly with all other
products in your productivity suite to minimize your software investments. Before you
make a decision, you can also subscribe for a free product tour and examine first-hand
what this product can do for you.
NetSuite ERP is a developer hosted, cloud-based ERP platform that is offered as a
software-as-a-service (SaaS). In fact, it is touted as the “the world’s most deployed cloud
ERP solution” as it is utilized by more than 16,000 enterprises in 160+ nations.
NetSuite provides ERP management functionality to support the needs of finance, HR,
sales, operations, and service departments. This application offers a host of benefits
including enhanced employee productivity via cross-departmental system integration and
software automation. It presents real-time data visibility which helps in smarter decision
making.
With NetSuite ERP, you can reduce technology support expenses by outsourcing
application hosting and eliminating the costs of investing in dedicated server hardware.
Plus, you can deploy self-service B2B business portals to enable effortless supplier and
customer collaboration, thereby improving business partner relationships. Finally, the
software offers a suite of application development and configuration tools that give you
the flexibility to support growing, business-specific requirements.

OVERVIEW OF NETSUITE ERP BENEFITS

Billed the world’s no. 1 Financial Management solution

NetSuite accounting software is used by thousands of companies for their accounting
needs, such as: financial close; strong expense management; streamlined and auditable
revenue management; and complete real-time visibility of critical information related to
the company’s financial performance. At the same time, NetSuite accounting software
integrates seamlessly with other NetSuite software like order management, inventory,
CRM, and e-commerce functions.
Complete visibility of your supply chain
Get a complete set of inventory management, manufacturing, and purchasing features for
a more efficient supply chain that delivers an end-to-end, procure-to-pay process.
Likewise, get an insightful, real-time look at key supplier, inventory and procurement
indicators. Other notable features of this module include: self-service capabilities for
partners; and improved collaboration between vendors and customer throughout the
supply network.
Fast track quote-to-quote process

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Manual data input not only slows your operations down; it also increases the chances of
mistakes in computations. By using NetSuite ERP’s order and billing management
module, you can easily bring your sales, finance, and fulfillment operations together for a
more efficient workflow. In turn, you can improve quote accuracy, reduce billing
mistakes, and reinforce revenue recognition. Moreover, you can accelerate the order-to-
cash process by automating your approval, invoicing, and payment management
responsibilities.
Streamline fulfillment flow and keep customers happy
Customer, order, invoice, and shipping information are centralized to help reduce
fulfillment errors and avoid costs of reconciling shipping information. This module
integrates with top shipping carriers (ex. FedEx and UPS) to help you manage your
shipping needs, such as updated shipping rates and order processing costs, within
NetSuite.
Accurate revenue recognition management
Comply with accounting standards and generate timely financial reports with this
module. NetSuite’s revenue recognition management allows you to calculate and create
accurate financial statements for both product and service sales transactions occurring
either on a single point in time or across various milestones.
Financial planning helps you achieve goals
This module helps you keep tab of the company vision, while providing flexibility that
addresses the changing business landscape to ensure your company stays profitable.
Some of the capabilities include: “what-if” financial modeling features to aid in
budgeting and forecasting; evaluation of various financial scenarios to set annual targets
more accurately; and analysis of gap between actual and projected results to manage
expectations.
NetSuite has a robust financial planning foundation. It offers unlimited database
capabilities which allow you to easily perform advanced project accounting. You can go
beyond spreadsheets and execute custom, system-wide queries based on any type of
criteria. Custom reports and customizable templates give you real-time access to all the
data in the system. This enables you to generate unlimited what-if scenarios underscoring
NetSuite ERP’s prowess as a robust financial planning solution.
Optimize your employees’ capabilities
NetSuite Human Capital Management allows you to maximize your key people’s
productivity, while keeping down the cost of managing them. Likewise, the module
adapts to your organization’s growth by offering cost-effective, flexible solutions to scale
up a growing, diverse, or dispersed workforce.
Get the most out of your recurring revenue streams
This module integrates your front- and back-office workflow for a subscription-based
revenue model. It allows you a complete, up-to-date view of customer information and

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interactions, which will help you retain customers better and ensure continuous business
growth.
Make more informed and entirely data-driven decisions
NetSuite ERP also comes with built-in business intelligence features, and associates those
to your financial and production management data for maximum accuracy. You can use it
to turn numerical data into high-quality visual analytics, and monitor the health of your
business at any point of time. You can pull off a variety of reports and actionable insights,
and create custom data summaries.
Grows side-by-side with your business
What makes NetSuite ERP one of the most desired systems of its kind is scalability,
having in mind that it was developed to support your growth, and that its functionality is
fully configurable and expandable upon need. You can add and customize functions with
ease, up until you leverage an end-to-end business management system that eliminates all
need to invest in third-party solutions.
Won’t be painful to afford
NetSuite ERP is a quote-priced system, which means that each client gets a price tailored
exactly to their needs. For more details, contact the sales team. A free product tour is also
available, so that you can examine the features before making a purchase.
Excellent dashboards
NetSuite’s top notch dashboards are an indicator of its thoroughness and flexibility. It
provides numerous customizable screen layouts that can be configured for particular
company roles. Employees can personalize their dashboards if permitted by the
administrator.
The real-time dashboards help you analyze and report the system data, and track Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as your account balances and the number of
outstanding bills or invoices. In short, they enable a company to evaluate performance
versus their organizational goals. The dashboards also assist in dealing with routine
details by providing reminders of deadlines, calls, meetings etc.

Top notch ERP functionality

NetSuite’s ERP functionality begins with simple financial management tasks but it
accommodates more such jobs compared to its competitors. The basic configuration
presents detailed transaction forms and record formats that accounting staff can utilize for
their tasks.
The advantage is you can pay bills, create invoices, and submit purchase orders. On top
of that, you can provide timely and accurate product delivery to your customers as you
will be aware of the number of stocked widgets and thus can streamline the shipping
procedure. You can also track expenses and time, manage documents, generate reports,

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and maintain precise records of your engagements with contacts. For payroll, you need to
register with an integrated partner.
Perform advanced tasks
NetSuite ERP goes far beyond basic bookkeeping. On top of multi-currency capability, it
can comply with numerous international accounting standards. Plus, it can manage your
entire fixed asset lifecycle. It not only helps you track income and expenses, but also
facilitates advanced revenue recognition management. With this software, you can go
beyond merely tracking inventory as it effortlessly handles the whole supply chain.
Finally, you can automate routine, rules-based workflows, where possible, to enhance
efficiency and productivity.

OVERVIEW OF NETSUITE ERP FEATURES

Accounting

 Order-to-Cash

 Audit Trail Visibility

 Procure-to-Pay

 Tax Management

Fixed Asset Management

 Flexible Depreciation Management

 Workflow Management

 Fixed Asset Roll forward

 Integrated Financial Reporting

Payment Management

 Flexible Payment Acceptance

 Global Ready

 Fraud Prevention

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  Flexible Payment Processing

Demand Planning

 Demand Planning Engine

 Gross Requirements Inquiry

 Supply Chain Intelligence with MRP

Inventory Control and Warehouse Management

 Cost Management

 Order Fulfillment

 Inventory Control

 Inventory Visibility

Purchasing and Vendor Management

 Integrated Process Workflow

 Centralized Vendor Management

 Routing and Approval

Manufacturing

 Shop Floor Management

 Product Costing

 Manufacturing Routing

 Bill of Materials

 Materials Resource Planning

Billing Management and Invoicing

 Flexible Billing Scheduling

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  Integrated Process Workflow

 Shipping & Fulfillment

 Revenue Recognition Management

 Financial Planning

 Human Capital Management

 Core HRIS

 Payroll Services

 Incentive Compensation Management

 NetSuite TribeHR

 Recurring Revenue Management

USEFUL NETSUITE ERP RESOURCES

 Top 5 Accounting Software for Small Business in 2017

 5 Accounting Software Solutions For Enterprises

 Top 10 Alternatives to FreshBooks: Popular Accounting Software Solutions

Top 3 ERP Software Systems: Comparison of NetSuite ERP, Sage Intacct and SYSPRO

MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
GREAT PLANES

What is Dynamics GP?

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Dynamics GP is a piece of business software made by Microsoft. It’s an
enterprise resource management—or ERP—program that helps businesses
manage the back-end operations such as accounting that keeps it running on
a day-to-day basis.

Dynamics GP covers areas like business intelligence, warehouse management,

financial management, retail and e-commerce, inventory management, project
management, service management, human resources, manufacturing, and
distribution. Although it doesn’t boast all the features of a full CRM, it also has
some sales and service capabilities too.

How was Dynamics GP developed?

Dynamics GP started out as an administrative system, geared towards the US
market. Unlike other Dynamics platforms, GP does not feature extensive multi-
language or multi-currency capabilities, which limited its scope for expansion.

Dynamics GP is sometimes referred to as Great Plains, after the software

company that originally developed the product. An independent company
based in Fargo, North Dakota, Great Plains released the first variation of what
would later become Dynamics GP in 1993. Dynamics Release 1.0, as it was
known, was one of the first multi-user accounting programs available in the
US.

In 2001, Microsoft purchased Great Plains, who had themselves recently

acquired another ERP company named Solomon Software, bringing both
Solomon IV and what was by then Dynamics Release 8.0 under the Microsoft
umbrella. These two products were later renamed Dynamics SL, and Dynamics
GP respectively.

In November 2016, Microsoft rebranded its Dynamics suite, rolling several of

its CRM and ERP softwares under a single new product name; Dynamics 365.

However, Dynamics GP, like Dynamics SL, remains a standalone product.

What does Dynamics GP offer?

Dynamics GP allows businesses to run core processes like financial
management, business intelligence and reporting, procurement, inventory,

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field service management, supply chain management, and project and job
accounting.

It includes more functionality than entry-level accounting systems, and is

comprehensive enough to support continued long-term growth as it can be
used to manage multiple companies or units.

It also supports simple manufacturing processes, such as kitting or light

assembly, and ships with integrated payroll functionality.

Who uses Dynamics GP?

Known for its strong financial management, Dynamics GP is used primarily by
larger businesses than Dynamics NAV, appealing largely to companies with a
$3-5m turnover. It’s a particular favorite amongst distribution companies.

Dynamics GP tends to be used by businesses who are not “IT lead”; those who
are not fast-changing, who have no desire or need for cutting-edge features,
and are happy to stick with what works for them.

What are the main benefits of using

Dynamics GP?
There are many reasons why businesses who require an ERP might choose
Dynamics GP. Firstly, it’s a proven product, having been in use since the early
2000s. It also has the benefit of Microsoft’s trusted name, and the familiar
look and feel of other Microsoft products.

Another perk of its longevity is that GP has grown a strong network of partners
and professionals around it, who are available to help businesses realize their
ERP vision. These partners have built a broad range of solutions that address
specific industry needs.

Dynamics GP is a robust system, and most business can enjoy extensive

functionality right out of the box, with minimal customization required. Those
who do want to extend its capabilities can do so easily, thanks to the vast
catalog of third-party add-ons available for GP.

The platform can also be deployed in a number of ways, giving businesses

flexibility when it comes to how they choose to store their Dynamics data and

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how they access the system. GP can be accessed through the web, via a
SharePoint portal, or using a traditional desktop computer, so both office and
remote employees can perform business processes whenever they need to.

The business intelligence capabilities of Dynamics GP help users become

proactive when it comes to their financials, allowing businesses to not only fix
problems, but also prevent them from occurring in the first place.

GP’s native integration with Microsoft Office, and other commonly used
business tools like SharePoint and Outlook, makes it easy for businesses to
further centralize their tasks, and collaborate with other departments and
other businesses more easily.

Does Dynamics GP offer integration

options?
The software also integrates naturally with another popular Microsoft product;
Power BI. Microsoft’s powerful, cutting-edge business intelligence platform,
Power BI can help GP users get more out of their business data, helping
visualize key information, and offering AI-fueled guidance on next steps and
areas where efficiency could be improved.

There’s also the guaranteed support; whichever version users opt for,
Microsoft will provide updates and fixes for up to 10 years after its release.

How can it help businesses grow?

Businesses can’t grow their operations unless they’re able to properly assess
the way they currently work. Dynamics GP allows businesses to improve
visibility internally, and get a complete picture of their processes so they can
see exactly where they can do better. Real-time analytics enable businesses
to spot trends in their data, so they can quickly respond to changes in the
market, and generate forecasts that ensure they’re always ready to meet
demand.

On the most basic level, using an intelligent ERP like GP improves record
accuracy, making sure every user has access to the right information first
time, which not only saves time, but improves the quality of a company’s
engagement with their customers and clients, helping to boost customer
satisfaction and cement long-term loyalty.

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Having a single repository for operational data enables businesses to get a
clear, complete picture of things like production costs and outgoings, so
budgets can be assessed and reevaluated on a regular basis to keep spending
as low as possible.

What releases are currently available?

The latest available version of Dynamics GP is GP 2018, which was released in December 2017.

There are still a number of older versions—GP 2013, GP 2015, and GP 2016—which are still supported by
Microsoft, and remain in use by many businesses.

Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics NAV

Both GP and NAV are full-featured, industry-leading business management solutions. Both have been
proven in tens of thousands of businesses worldwide, providing financial management and operations
capabilities that save time and support business growth.

Though its suitability for international growth was limited by its language capabilities, Dynamics GP was
always developed as a fully functional product for English-speaking markets, ready to be used by
businesses straight out of the box.

Dynamics NAV, on the other hand, was built primarily as a foundational platform on which ISVs could
develop their own product. Businesses opting to use Dynamics NAV can expect around 65% of the
functionality they need to be available in an off-the-shelf iteration of NAV; they then have the space to be
able to add in what else they need based on their own business-specific requirements.

Here are some key differences in functionality between NAV and GP:

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 DYNAMICS GP IS NOT AS ADAPTABLE, AS IT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED RIGHT
OFF THE SHELF.

How is Dynamics GP sold?

Dynamics GP is purchased through Microsoft partners, who sell GP on
Microsoft’s behalf. Users purchase a “base” version of Dynamics GP, known as
the Starter Pack, and can choose to add in extensions and other modules to
build out the platform’s capabilities if necessary.

The Starter Pack includes three Full User Licenses, and covers GP’s core
functionality including finance, distribution, and payroll.

For an additional one-off cost, users can purchase the Extended Pack, which
includes modules for manufacturing, warehousing, and project management,
plus some CRM and business intelligence capabilities.

Further expansion packs include the Customization Pack, featuring the

Integration Suite and Customization Suite, and the Extended HR and Payroll
Pack, which gives users access to advanced payroll and HR features, PTO
manager, and benefits self-service.

How much does Dynamics GP cost?

 Starter Pack: $5,000 for 3 concurrent users
 Additional Full Users: $3,000 each
 Additional Limited Users: $600 each (read-only access)
 Self-Serve Users: $60 each

ORACLE PEOPLESOFT

PURPOSE:

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PeopleSoft is an e-business software product line owned
by Oracle. PeopleSoft originally offered human resources
and finance applications. Over the years, it has added tools
and applications for general business processes, such as
materials management, and applications for specific
industries, such as the automotive, communications and
higher-education fields.

PeopleSoft now provides users with an integrated ERP

(Enterprise Resource Planning) software package that
assists in the day-to-day execution of various business
operations. PeopleSoft applications are used by human
resource departments in large corporations. These
applications include human resource management systems
(HRMS), customer relationship management (CRM),
financials and supply chain management (FSCM) and
enterprise performance management (EPM).

HISTORY:
PeopleSoft was founded in 1987 by Dave Duffield and Ken
Morris to launch their human resources application. Their
mission was to provide software to meet the changing
demands of the business world. PeopleSoft became well
known for its HR capabilities in managing a company’s
workforce. It was initially a client/server architecture, which
was popular in the 80’s and 90’s, but by the late 90’s they
realized that the web was the future. In 2000, the company
launched the web-based version of its software,
PeopleSoft8. Its web-based applications are intended to

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integrate systems easily, so a company can connect
customers, employees and suppliers more cost-effectively.

In 2003, PeopleSoft and rival company JD Edwards merged.

By merging with JD Edwards, PeopleSoft was able to
properly provide for these companies, thus expanding its
customer base. In 2005, Oracle purchased PeopleSoft for
$10.3 billion, adding CRM software to its product lineup.
Shortly after acquiring PeopleSoft, Oracle laid off 5,000 of
the company's employees. Oracle later rebranded the former
JD Edwards product line, PeopleSoft Enterprise One
became JD Edwards Enterprise One, and PeopleSoft World
became JD Edwards World.

Since the Oracle takeover in 2005, the product line has been
reduced and release pace has dropped dramatically.
Following the death of PeopleSoft, Dave Duffield started a
new company, which was called Workday. Still a lot of
companies are using PeopleSoft. Its market share is
decreasing but not so rapidly.

MAIN POINTS ABOUT PeopleSoft:

 PeopleSoft Application Engine allows users to develop,
test and run batch or online programs that perform
high-volume background processing against data.

 PeopleSoft Application Engine's updates are more

efficient, because the definition itself is stored in the
database.

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 PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) allows
users to execute common HR tasks, such as approving
a promotion transaction, managing their team, viewing
a pay slip or editing personal information.

 PeopleSoft HCM can be customized to fit the needs of

specific industries for managing, tracking and
administrating the entire workforce, including
managers, employees

 PeopleSoft HCM can be used on any mobile device,

allowing users to access data from anywhere.

 PeopleSoft products are available via Oracle Cloud

 In PeopleSoft's Deployment Framework and

PeopleTools 8.55, users can transfer data to virtual
machines in the Oracle Compute Cloud

 Users are also able to use their own custom data with
PeopleSoft and create multinode PeopleSoft clusters
on the Oracle Cloud.

 Users are also able to use their own custom data with
PeopleSoft and create multinode
PeopleSoft clusters on the Oracle Cloud.

 PeopleSoft also offers business process management

(BPM) tools, allowing users to set up orders and
workflows, as well as automate processes.

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  PeopleSoft offers business process management
(BPM) tools, allowing users to set up orders and
workflows, as well as automate processes.

DOWNSIDES:
Nearly half of the organizations using Oracle’s
PeopleSoft applications are vulnerable to cyber attacks,
according to a report from ERPScan, a company that
specializes in securing business-critical enterprise
resource planning (ERP) solutions from SAP and Oracle.
Using a special Google search, ERPScan has determined
that there are 549 PeopleSoft systems accessible through
the Internet. Researchers discovered that an attacker can
log in to the system as any user by brute forcing this hash.
According to ERPScan, the token can be decrypted within
one day using a GPU that costs roughly $500. Oracle
PeopleSoft solutions are used by many public and private
organizations worldwide for human capital, financial, supplier
relationship, and supply chain management. The popularity
of applications such as PeopleSoft Human Resource
Management Systems (HRMS), reportedly used by more
than 7,000 companies, makes them an attractive target for
cybercriminals.

FUTURE OF PeopleSoft:

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Today’s PeopleSoft delivers continuous innovation with new
features, functionality, and enhancements across the
applications suite. Oracle’s PeopleSoft applications are
designed to address the most complex business
requirements. They provide comprehensive business and
industry solutions, enabling organizations to increase
productivity, accelerate business performance, and provide a
lower cost of ownership.
1-SAP (Systems Applications and Products in Data
Processing)

Introduction:

SAP (Systems Applications and Products in Data

Processing) Software was Founded in 1972 by Wellenreuther, Hopp, Hector,
Plattner and Tschira. SAP system consists of a number of fully integrated
modules which covers virtually every aspect of the business management. SAP
is number one in the ERP market. As of 2010, SAP has more than 140,000
installations worldwide, over 25 industry specific business solutions and more
than 75,000 customers in 120 countries.

An ERP was built based on the former SAP R/3 software. SAP R/3, which was
officially launched on 6 July 1992, consisted of various applications on top of
SAP Basis, SAP's set of middleware programs and tools. All applications were
built on top of the SAP Web Application Server. Extension sets were used to
deliver new features and keep the core as stable as possible. The Web
Application Server contained all the capabilities of SAP Basis.

A complete architecture change took place with the introduction of mySAP ERP
in 2004. R/3 Enterprise was replaced with the introduction of ERP Central
Component (SAP ECC). The SAP Business Warehouse, SAP Strategic
Enterprise Management and Internet Transaction Server were also merged into
SAP ECC, allowing users to run them under one instance. The SAP Web
Application Server was wrapped into SAP NetWeaver, which was introduced in
2003. Architectural changes were also made to support an enterprise service
architecture to transition customers to a Service-oriented architecture.[5]

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The latest version, SAP ERP 6.0, was released in 2006. SAP ERP 6.0 has since
then been updated through SAP enhancement packs, the most recent: SAP
enhancement package 8 for SAP ERP 6.0 in 2016.

SAP ERP Implementation:

SAP implementation is a collection of practices and workflows intended to

design, build and tune an SAP landscape. SAP landscapes are all unique, so
SAP implementations are seldom the same. Each has its own organization
specific requirements based on distinctive SAP configurations, customizations
and combinations of SAP and third party modules. Unique adaptations aside, an
SAP implementation is always about taking a vision for SAP in the business and
turning it into a reality. It’s a multi-step process, with distinct phases.

It consists of several modules, including Financial Accounting, Controlling, Asset

Accounting, Sales & Distribution, Material Management, Product Planning,
Quality Management, Project System, Planned Maintenance, Human Resource.
SAP ERP collects and combines data from the separate modules to provide the
company or organization with enterprise resource planning.
Implementation phases consist of:

1. Project Preparation

2. Business Blueprint

3. Realization

4. Final Preparation

5. Go live Support

Project Preparation:
The purpose of this phase is to provide initial planning and preparation for your
SAP project.
Business Blueprint:
The purpose of this phase is to achieve a common understanding of how the
company intends to run its business within the SAP System. The result is the
Business Blueprint, a detailed documentation of the results gathered during
requirements workshops. The Business Blueprint document represents the
business process requirements of the company. It is the agreed statement of how
the company intends to run its business within the SAP System.

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Realization:
The purpose of this phase is to implement all the business process requirements
based on the Business Blueprint. The system configuration methodology is
provided in two work packages: Baseline (major scope); and Final configuration
(remaining scope).
Final Preparation:
The purpose of this phase is to complete the final preparation (including testing,
end user training, system management and cutover activities) to finalize your
readiness to go live. The Final Preparation phase also serves to resolve all
critical open issues. On successful completion of this phase, you are ready to run
your business in your SAP System.
Go Live and Support:
The purpose of this phase is to move from a project-oriented, pre-production
environment to live production operation.

Costs of an Implementation:
There is no straight answer, but it is not an inexpensive process. Each
implementation is different in terms of scope, length of time and required
resources. Thus, the budgets vary accordingly. Good planning helps keep
projects as economical as possible. And, an investment early on in detailing the
requirements review and scoping will pay dividends in lower costs over time.
Hiring the right project managers similarly keeps the process under control, in
terms of cost.

Advantages of SAP:

SAP provides a lot of advantages to companies, some are as follows:

1- Flexibility

2- Features

Flexibility:

One advantage of SAP is its flexibility. SAP allows companies to create their
own rules within the SAP structure. These rules set the parameters for

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acceptable and unacceptable transactions. For example, the system will not
allow a journal entry to process if it does not balance. Companies determine
which employees access each area in the SAP environment. Only qualified
personnel receive access to personnel data, such as wage rates. SAP also has
the flexibility to integrate its data with a variety of databases. Users can
download information into spreadsheets for further analysis .

Features:

SAP allows businesses to manage financial transactions, product life cycles

and supply chain activities. The software has various analytical features, such
as evaluating performance, reporting and decision making.

SAP can analyze data from any source and conduct collaborative decision
making. These features allow SAP to meet the needs of many complex
businesses and government organizations.

Disadvantages of SAP:

Disadvantages are also there, which are:

 High cost

 Complexity

High cost:

A disadvantage of SAP is the high cost of purchasing and implementing this

program. The company must purchase the software and hardware necessary
to run the programs company wide. Costs include labor costs of internal
information technology employees or external consultants overseeing the
process. Once the company implements the software, employees need to be

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trained. This involves training each employee in the functions they have access
to. Ongoing costs include software maintenance and periodic upgrades.

Complexity:

Another disadvantage of SAP is the complexity built into the software. Most
companies implement one feature or function of the software at a time. The
complete implementation process may take several years because first they
allow employees to get familiar with the existing feature of the software before
moving forward to implement the new ones.

JD EDWARD

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is a suite of enterprise resource planning

(ERP) software that is developed and sold by Oracle Corporation.

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne contains more than 80 separates

application modules designed to support a wide range of business
processes. The suite includes supply chain management (SCM)
software as well as applications for financial management, project
management, enterprise asset management, order management,
manufacturing operation managementand operational reporting. The
software suite also features mobile applications that support both iOS
and Android and can be used on smartphones and tablets.

What is JD Edwards Enterprise One?

Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is a cloud-based Enterprise

Resource Planning (ERP) and supply chain management solution that
provides ERP applications and tools for finance, consumer goods,
human resources, distribution and manufacturing sectors. It caters to
small, midsize and large businesses. Primary features include financial
management, project management, asset lifecycle management, order
management, CRM, manufacturing, supply chain planning and logistics,
reporting and business intelligence.

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Other features include real estate management, human capital
management, environmental health and safety and commodity trading.
The manufacturing and distribution module allow users to manage
various manufacturing operations via lean and project-based
manufacturing modes. The consumer goods module allows users to
manage the quality of products, supply chain and transportation.

It is compatible with Linux, AIX, Microsoft Windows and IBM I5OS. It is

also compatible with a mobile web browser.

To answer this need, Oracle has developed this ERP-solution especially

designed for the demand-driven environment. With JDE organizations
can integrate different aspects of their business in one system. Hence,
this allows all different business units to improve their cooperation but
also helps to detect potential problems before they cause damage.
Either before or after the ERP-system has been implemented, it can be
adapted to fit to the way your business works and according to your
organization’s structure.

What is JD Edwards program?

Meet Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, the integrated applications

suite of comprehensive enterprise resource planning software that
combines business value, standards-based technology, and deep
industry experience into a business solution with a low total cost of
ownership.

FOR WHAT KIND OF COMPANIES JDE IS A SUITABLE SOLUTION?

In many organizations the resources for IT are limited. They look for a
software solution that can be implemented quickly and help them to
increase efficiency and reduce costs. In other words: they want a
solution that allows them to do more with less. JDE answers this need
by offering an ERP system which requires little effort to implement and
maintain, so you can soon start to obtain value from your solution.

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FOR WHAT INDUSTRIES IS JDE A SUITABLE SOLUTION?
The industry-specific capabilities that fit the way you do business single,
integrated source of information that makes you—and the businesses
you work with—more efficient, flexible, and productive. JDE has
functionalities for different business units in different industries, like:

 Project Management

 Financial Management

 Supply Chain Management

 Customer Relationship Management

 Human Capital Management

 Real Estate and Home Construction

 Food and Beverage Producers

WHAT IS THE TYPICAL JDE USER?

In the typical JD Edwards EnterpriseOne company, employees wear
different hats. They have multiple responsibilities that require visibility
into an entire business process. The same person who quotes a price
may take an order, check credit, update forecasts, and approve
invoices. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne allows your employees to view
information from throughout the business at any level of detail. A single,
integrated database that serves your entire business ensures that you
have the latest information on orders, inventories, projects, and
equipment so that you can make the right decisions.

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What database does JD Edwards use?

The software is fully web-based and uses the JD Edwards

EnterpriseOne Tools, which is the heart of the EnterpriseOne
architecture. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools is the technology layer
that integrates with: database systems, web application servers,
reporting tools, and other third-party solutions. JD Edwards
EnterpriseOne Tools provides:

 Mobility Platform

 JD Edwards Development tools

 Oracle Middleware and Integration software

 Security, Access Management and Roles

 Life Cycle Management

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is very scalable and runs on multiple
operating systems (Linux, AIX, Microsoft Windows, IBM I5OS), various
databases ((Oracle, SQL, DB/2) and Virtual Servers (Oracle VM and
VMware).

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