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Oracle Apps 11i

  1. ERP Overview
  2. Oracle Apps 11i: Overview of popular ERP Products
  3. Oracle Apps 11i: Advantages of Oracle E-Business Suite
  4. Oracle Apps 11i : Getting started with Oracle Applications
  5. Oracle Apps 11i: Internationalization Support and Multiple Reporting Currencies
  6. Oracle Apps 11i : File System
  7. Oracle Apps 11i Installation - System Requirements
  8. Oracle Apps 11i - Using Rapid install and the Steps Before Apps Installation
  9. Single Node and Multi Node Installation Part 1
  10. Single Node and Multi Node Installation Part 2
  11. Oracle Apps Application Framework
  12. Oracle Apps Table Registration API
  13. Oracle Apps Concurrent Processing
  14. Oracle Apps Concurrent Library Window
  15. Oracle Apps Message Dictionary
  16. Oracle Apps Flex fields
  17. Oracle Apps Implementing Key Flex field and Descriptive Flex field
  18. Oracle Apps Template Form
  19. Special Triggers in the Template Form in Oracle Apps 11i
  20. Creating New Forms in Oracle Apps 11i
  21. Creation of Master Detail Block in Oracle Apps 11i
  22. Registering New Forms in Oracle Apps 11i
  23. Oracle Apps 11i: Setting up Chart Of Accounts (COA)
  24. Oracle Apps Sys Admin - Users and Responsibilities
  25. Oracle Apps 11i : Creating Journals through Oracle GL
  26. Oracle Apps 11i : Suppliers
  27. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Asset Book Positioning
  28. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Asset Books Regions
  29. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Manual and Quick Additions
  30. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Mass Additions
  31. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Asset Adjustments
  32. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Mass Transfers
  33. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Depreciation
  34. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Retirements
  35. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Journal Entries
  36. Oracle Reports 6i

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ERP Overview

Author : Exforsys Inc.     Published on: 3rd May 2005    |   Last Updated on: 30th Nov 2010
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Overview covers What is ERP, Brief history of ERP, Why is it necessary, Market Leaders and the future of ERP.

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What is ERP?

Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP is an industry term for integrated, multi-module application software packages that are designed to serve and support multiple business functions. An ERP system can include software for manufacturing, order entry, accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, purchasing, warehousing, transportation and human resources. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. ERP modules may be able to interface with an organization's own software with varying degrees of effort, and, depending on the software, ERP modules may be alterable via the vendor's proprietary tools as well as proprietary or standard programming languages.

Brief History of ERP

The focus of manufacturing systems in the 1960's was on Inventory control. Most of the software packages then (usually customized) were designed to handle inventory based on traditional inventory concepts. In the 1970's the focus shifted to MRP (Material Requirement Planning) systems that translated the Master Schedule built for the end items into time-phased net requirements for the sub-assemblies, components and raw materials planning and procurement.

In the 1980's the concept of MRP-II (Manufacturing Resources Planning) evolved which was an extension of MRP to shop floor and Distribution management activities. In the early 1990's, MRP-II was further extended to cover areas like Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Projects Management etc i.e. the complete gamut of activities within any business enterprise. Hence, the term ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) was coined.

Why is it Necessary?

By becoming the integrated information solution across the entire organization, ERP systems allow companies to better understand their business. With ERP software, companies can standardize business processes and more easily enact best practices. By creating more efficient processes, companies can concentrate their efforts on serving their customers and maximizing profit.

Market Leaders

The top five ERP vendors, SAP, Oracle Corporation, Peoplesoft, Inc. (now Oracle Corp.), JD Edwards & Company, and Baan International, account for 64 percent of total ERP market revenue. These vendors continue to play a major role in shaping the landscape of new target markets, with expanded product functionality, and higher penetration rates. SAP dominates the $6.7 billion ERP applications market in Europe with 39% market share. Oracle and PeopleSoft come second and third respectively, followed by SAGE Group and Microsoft Business Solutions.

The Future of ERP

Industry analysts expect that every major manufacturing company will buy the software, which ranges in cost -- with maintenance and training -- from hundreds of thousands of dollars for a small company to millions for a large company. AMR Research of Boston says consolidation among the major players will continue and intensify. ERP vendors are expected to put more effort into e-commerce, CRM and SCM initiatives, with leaders redirecting between 50% and 75% of their R&D budget to these projects.

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According to Gartner research group, the rapid evolution of ERP has already lead to a new corporate must-have, ERP II, which is supposed to help businesses gain more competitive edge in the future. The major difference is that ERP II involves collaborative commerce, which enables business partners from multiple companies to exchange information posted on eCommerce exchanges.

In the next tutorial we will talk about popular ERP Products and the Modules and Application related to them.



 
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Oracle Apps 11i

  1. ERP Overview
  2. Oracle Apps 11i: Overview of popular ERP Products
  3. Oracle Apps 11i: Advantages of Oracle E-Business Suite
  4. Oracle Apps 11i : Getting started with Oracle Applications
  5. Oracle Apps 11i: Internationalization Support and Multiple Reporting Currencies
  6. Oracle Apps 11i : File System
  7. Oracle Apps 11i Installation - System Requirements
  8. Oracle Apps 11i - Using Rapid install and the Steps Before Apps Installation
  9. Single Node and Multi Node Installation Part 1
  10. Single Node and Multi Node Installation Part 2
  11. Oracle Apps Application Framework
  12. Oracle Apps Table Registration API
  13. Oracle Apps Concurrent Processing
  14. Oracle Apps Concurrent Library Window
  15. Oracle Apps Message Dictionary
  16. Oracle Apps Flex fields
  17. Oracle Apps Implementing Key Flex field and Descriptive Flex field
  18. Oracle Apps Template Form
  19. Special Triggers in the Template Form in Oracle Apps 11i
  20. Creating New Forms in Oracle Apps 11i
  21. Creation of Master Detail Block in Oracle Apps 11i
  22. Registering New Forms in Oracle Apps 11i
  23. Oracle Apps 11i: Setting up Chart Of Accounts (COA)
  24. Oracle Apps Sys Admin - Users and Responsibilities
  25. Oracle Apps 11i : Creating Journals through Oracle GL
  26. Oracle Apps 11i : Suppliers
  27. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Asset Book Positioning
  28. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Asset Books Regions
  29. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Manual and Quick Additions
  30. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Mass Additions
  31. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Asset Adjustments
  32. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Mass Transfers
  33. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Depreciation
  34. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Retirements
  35. Oracle Apps 11i : Asset Management - Journal Entries
  36. Oracle Reports 6i
 

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