Summary
ERP to E2RP: A Case Study Approach is a comprehensive and well-organised book that covers wide aspects of ERP and E2RP.
The text highlights details of operational and supporting processes related to industry verticals, namely, manufacturing, healthcare and construction. It presents general implementation methodologies as well as specific methodologies prescribed by Oracle and SAP for the implementation of their products. The book contains some sample business processes that are mapped with the help of ERP product screens.
Part I of the book focuses on ERP including the concepts, evolution, various business processes in different verticals and implementation methodologies. Part II of the book explains the concept of E2RP, and describes the major functionality of its modules, namely, supply chain management, customer relationship management, business intelligence and employee focus portals (intranet). Topics related to new emerging technologies (i.e., open source ERP and cloud ERP) and knowledge management are also covered in this part.
This book is primarily designed for undergraduate students of computer science and engineering, information technology and also for postgraduate students of management and computer application.
Key Features Incorporates numerous case studies that are based on face to face interaction with the organisations. Includes features such as chapter summaries, exercises and assignments. Provides a glossary.