Monday, February 18, 2008

Configuring ERP System - 1

ERP System we talked in past and in last post we talked Configuring ERP System. Today we continue our talk on configuring ERP System.

Configuration Tables – A configuration table enables a company to tailor a particular aspect of the system to the way it chooses to do business. For example, an organization can select the type of inventory accounting – FIFO or LIFO – it will employ or whether it wants to recognize revenue by geographical unit, product line, or distribution channel. or an organization in insurance industry can select agency management software or insuranc software like insurance crm software or insurance sfa software.

So what happens when the options the system allows just aren’t good enough? At this point a company has two choices, both of which are not ideal. It can re-write some of the enterprise system’s code, or it can continue to use an existing system and build interfaces between it and the
new enterprise system. Both options will add time and cost to the implementation process. Additionally they can dilute the system’s integration benefits. The more customized the system becomes the less possible seamless communication becomes between suppliers and customers.

ref: wikipedia, Insurance Software, Customized Insurance CRM Software

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Configuring an ERP system

ERP Systems we are talking here and we talked different aspect of erp system. ERP System is part of Agency Management System which also include CRM Software and SFA Software. We talked Implementation of erp system in last post. Today we are going to talk about Configuring an ERP System.
Configuring an ERP system is largely a matter of balancing the way you want the system to work with the way the system lets you work. Begin by deciding which modules to install, then adjust the system using configuration tables to achieve the best possible fit in working with your company’s processes.

Modules - Most systems are modular simply for the flexibility of implementing some functions but not others. Some common modules, such as finance and accounting are adopted by nearly all companies implementing enterprise systems; others however such as human resource management are not needed by some companies and therefore not adopted.



A service company for example will not likely need a module for manufacturing. Other times companies will not adopt a module because they already have their own proprietary system they believe to be superior. Generally speaking the greater number of modules selected, the greater the integration benefits, but also the increase in costs, risks and changes involved.

ref: Insurance Software, agency management software, wikipedia

Friday, February 1, 2008

Implimentation - ERP Systems

Agency Management System with crm and sfa software is part of ERP System. we are talking here different aspect of erp system. today we are going to talk how to impliment erp system.

Because of their wide scope of application within a business, ERP software systems are typically complex and usually impose significant changes on staff work practices. Implementing ERP software is typically not an "in-house" skill, so even smaller projects are more cost effective if specialist ERP implementation consultants are employed.

The length of time to implement an ERP system depends on the size of the business, the scope of the change and willingness of the customer to take ownership for the project.[citation needed] A small project (e.g., a company of less than 100 staff) may be planned and delivered within 3-9 months; however, a large, multi-site or multi-country implementation may take years.

To implement ERP systems, companies often seek the help of an ERP vendor or of third-party consulting companies. These firms typically provide three areas of professional services: consulting, customization and support.


ref: agency management system, Insurance Software, wikipedia