| About the book | |
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an enterprise-wide software solution that integrates and automates business functions of an organization. This real-time information integration across the organization?s functional areas increases operational efficiencies and helps managers to arrive at better decisions?making the organization more competitive. Today having an ERP system is not a luxury, but a necessity. A robust ERP system along with a fully trained workforce is a must for an organization?s survival. This book covers in a nutshell: Written for managers and students, this book contains a host of pedagogical features to make learning more effective. A learning guide for students and teaching aids for instructors are available at http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070656800/ and also on the author's site at http://www.leon-leon.com/it/erpse/. | |
| About the author | |
ALEXIS LEON Alexis Leon is the managing director of L&L Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. He has more than 18 years of consulting experience in the areas of software engineering, workflow automation, groupware, product design, process improvement, project management, configuration management, quality assurance, productivity improvement, etc. He has written more than 40 books on computing, IT and management. He has worked with companies like Pond?s India Ltd. and Tata Consultancy Services. He holds a master?s degree (M. Tech) in Industrial Engineering. He can be reached through his website at http:/www.alexisleon.com | |
| Table of contents | |
Part I: Introduction 1. Enterprise-An Overview 2. Introduction to ERP 3. Basic Concepts of ERP 4. Risks and Benefits of ERP 5. ERP and Related Technologies Part II: ERP Marketplace and Functional Modules 6. ERP Marketplace and Marketplace Dynamics 7. ERP-Functional Modules Part III: ERP Implementation 8. ERP Implementation Basics 9. ERP Implementation Life Cycle 10. ERP Package Selection 11. ERP (Implementation) Transition Strategies 12. ERP Implementation Process 13. ERP Project Teams 14. Consultants, Vendors, and Employees 15. Success & Failure Factors of an ERP Implementation 16. ERP Operation & Maintenance 17. Maximizing the ERP System Part IV: Present and Future 18. ERP and eBusiness 19. ERP, Internet and WWW-ERP II 20. Future Directions and Trends in ERP Part V: Appendices ERP-A Manufacturing Perspective ERP Case Studies ERP Glossary ERP Resources | |
