The Best-of-class Financial Systems Strategy: An Alternative to ERP Platforms
Technology Evaluation Centers
This white paper features insight from the UNIT4 group about issues facing companies that need an adaptable financial system but not necessarily a full-blown enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Also included are TEC's suggestions for identifying financial system functionality that supports your organization's changing processes, and a checklist for soliciting such information about enterprise software solutions.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part 1: Quantifiable Benefits from an ERP System
Dr. Scott Hamilton
Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry do not affect the results. Benefits have been indicated for large and small firms, whether they make standard or custom products or are in discrete or process manufacturing environments. This section explains the quantifiable benefits in terms of several areas of improvement. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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Two Origins, One Destination? A Look at the Two Main Genres of PLM Solution from the Integration Standpoint
Yu (Kurt) Chen
There are two major genres of PLM solution: CAD-PLM and ERP-PLM. These two types have different integration capabilities, but the gap between them is shrinking thanks to various factors driving the market. Currently, however, the difference still matters in the solution selection process.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part Four: Replacing or Re-implementing an ERP System
Dr. Scott Hamilton
An investment analysis focusing on enterprise resource planning (ERP) benefits frequently applies to those firms initially justifying an ERP implementation. It can also be used to justify a 're-implementation' when the initial efforts have failed to produce desired results. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part Three: Costs of Implementing an ERP System
Dr. Scott Hamilton
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both types of costs can be segmented into hardware, software, external assistance, and internal personnel. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part Two: The Intangible Effects of ERP
Dr. Scott Hamilton
The intangible or non-financial benefits of an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be viewed from several perspectives. For illustrative purposes, the discussion will focus on the benefits for accounting, product and process design, production, sales, and management information system MIS functions. From the overall company standpoint, ERP provides a framework for working effectively together and providing a consistent plan for action. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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