Enterprise Resource Planning

ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is an IT enabled Business Solution. We evaluate the involved typical considerations in selecting appropriate ERP solution, implementation partner and a set of IT infrastructure required towards ensuring successful ERP implementation. ERP Solution consists of an ERP Software residing on an appropriate IT infrastructure (Computer H/W – Servers and Client Front-ends, Networking- LAN and WAN, Web-enabled Technology – EDI, e-Commerce, e-Business, etc.) and is properly implemented in an Organisation to address its Business Problems, Concerns and Issues through Optimal Planning / Utilization of its resources.

  • Defining an Enterprise

    An Enterprise could be defined as an Organisation of people, Machinery and Processes for providing products, services etc. An Enterprise could be Commercial or Non-Commercial such as Shop, Hospital, Bank, Financial Institution, Insurance Sector, Power/ Telecom Utility, Media, Manufacturing Industry etc..

    An Enterprise could be:

    • One or more Manufacturing Plants
    • Project Sites
    • Business Sectors / Divisions
    • Sales Offices
    • Corporate functions such as finance, HR etc..
    • A Company comprising of all the above
    • A Global / Multinational Organization
  • What are Enterprises Resources? – Examples
    • Materials (Raw Materials, Consumables, Components etc..)
    • Products and Finished Goods
    • Plants / Machinery, Work Centers etc..
    • Manpower – Skilled, Unskilled, others
    • Vendors (Suppliers, Sub-contractors etc.)
    • Finance and Cash
    • Dealers, Distributors, Warehouses etc..
    • Customers
    • Technology etc..
  • Typical Problems due to lack of Planning / Utilization of Enterprise’s Resources and Monitoring / Control Systems
    • Unable to handle competitiveness
    • Unsatisfied vendors
    • Not able to book orders
    • Unable to deliver orders on time
    • Money blocked in inventory
    • Too much Money spent on Customer Complaint Handling
    • Loosing customers
    • Under utilization of capacities – manpower, plant, machinery etc..
    • Unable to maintain cash flow properly
    • Distribution channel problems
    • Low productivity of people
    • Unable to meet targets and goals in respect of
      • Sales Turnover
      • Net Profits as %age of Sales
      • Various Financial and Operational indicators.
    • Unable to Plan Growth, Future Expansion / diversification
  • Possible Solutions

    Customized Software Solution with or without Process Reengineering and IT Infrastructure Up-gradation.

    • Means developing Solution around existing Systems and Processes.
    • Software Development and it’s Maintenance is Time Consuming, Cumbersome and Expensive
    • Retention of IT personnel is difficult, IT not being the core competency of user organisation.
    • Adapting to best of Breed Practices, Processes and Systems for the Vertical Industry Segment followed worldwide.
    • IT enabled Business Process Reengineering not possible.
    • Use of common databases and Linkage / Integration of systems difficult.

    ERP Solution with package enabled Process Reengineering and IT Infrastructure Up-gradation. The advantages of ERP Package Solution – is that ERP enables:

    • Package Enabled Business Transformation / Process Reengineering and adapting Best of Breed world class Business Practices / Processes for the Vertical Industry Segment that the organisation represents.
    • Use of Common Databases and their on-line updating of various transactions.
    • Accessibility of updated common databases to the various Functions / Functionality.
    • Process-wise Linkages and Integration across Functions.
    • Standardization of Computer Hardware, Communications, Networking and Processes.
    • An organisation to effectively INTERFACE1, INTEGRATE2 and SUPPORT INNOVATION3
    • Integrated Supply Chain Management
    • Reduction in Manufacturing Lead-Time, Production Costs and Inventories.
    • Improved Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
    • Improved Budgeting and Budgetary Control
    • Improved Sales Order Processing, Monitoring, Distribution and Customer Services
    • Single Point Entry of Data
    • Reduction of paper work- aiming towards paperless office.
    • Interactive and Fast response system
    • Meeting Country specific requirements of Sales Tax, Excise, TDS etc..
    • Linkage with External systems like Autocad, Lotus Notes, MS-Office etc..
    • Reduction of Batch Processing and On-line availability of information
    • Interactive and Participative Management
    • Fast Response Systems
    • Timely and Reliable Information Flow.
    • Management and Control of Quality, Cost, Product Cycle, Delivery Scheduled and Customer Service.
    • Interface – refers to implementation of industry specific business practices to better operate with customers and suppliers.
    • Integration – reflects the cost effective and timely manner by which the enterprise business processes are made cross-functional.
    • Innovation – means the ability to rapidly adapt and leverage cross-industry business practices to specific enterprise requirements.
  • Leading World Class ERP Solutions
    SAP BAAN ORACLE
    • Automotive • Aerospace and Defence • Consumer Packaged Goods
    • Chemicals • Automotive • Energy
    • Consumer Products • Electronics • Financial Services
    • High Technology and
    Electronics
    		 • Engineering and Construction • Industrial
    • Steel and Metals • Primary Metals • Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
    • Pharmaceuticals • Heavy Equipment • Public Sector and Government
    • Process • Discrete Manufacturing and Projects • Telecommunications
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