Synopsis

Key Features Numerous screenshots familiarize readers with software programs and key concepts End-of-chapter questions and exercises test mastery of the subject matter periodically and allow for immediate feedback Ongoing case study of a fictitious company illustrates how ERP works when applied to all aspects of a single business Many examples use the industry-leading software, SAP, preparing readers for work with a program that they are likely to encounter in their professional experiences About the Book: Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning In today's cutting-edge business world, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software plays a critical role. By bringing a company's many different functions together into one large integrated system, it creates an abundance of opportunities for growth and increased productivity. However, mastery of ERP is central to success and Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, Third Edition, provides the perfect tool for making sense of this vastly important technology. The book examines enterprise software in general and shows readers how ERP software can improve the functions of a company, how it can streamline operations, and how the functional areas of any package relate to each other. The third edition has been updated to reflect the very latest trends and updates in ERP software. With all new sidebar cases and real-world examples throughout, this text will not only provide a thorough introduction to the world of enterprise resource planning, but will also prepare readers for success in today's marketplace. Contents Chapter 1. Business Functions, Processes and Data Requirements Chapter 2. The Development of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Chapter 3. Marketing Information Systems and the Sales Order Process Chapter 4. Production and Supply Chain Management Information Systems Chapter 5. Accounting in ERP Systems Chapter 6.

• Paperback
• Publisher: Cengage (2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9788131516713
• Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches