Enhancing Data Security in ERP Projects Using XML

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Chandrakumar ◽  
S. Parthasarathy
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Data Security ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Xml Signature ◽  
Tightly Coupled ◽  
Basic Features ◽  
Functional Areas

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is integrated packaged software, which addresses most fundamental business processing functionality across different functional areas and business units, in a single software system, with single database and accessible through a unified interface and channel of communication. Meeting security requirements for privacy, confidentiality and integrity is essential in order to move business online ERP System requires an accurate, precise and Data security in business concepts of the enterprise. The authors introduce basic features and security of ERP System using Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) technology. Traditionally, XML security has developed along two distinct though related lines of research, corresponding to two facts of the XML security notion. The first fact defines XML security as a set of security techniques (encryption, digital signature) tightly coupled with XML to maintain the main features of the XML semi-structured data model while adding to it all necessary security capabilities. In this paper we will explore XML Signature specification from W3C and its implementation in .NET.

scholarly journals Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Project-Based Firms: Benefits, Costs & Implementation Challenges

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yajun Zeng ◽  
Yujie Lu ◽  
Miroslaw Skibniewski
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Costs And Benefits ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems ◽  
Functional Areas

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are configurable enterprise-wide information system packages that integrate information and information-based processes within and across functional areas in an organization. They have been widely adopted in many organizations and accepted as a de facto industry standard for the replacement of legacy systems. This paper analyzes and presents the costs and benefits of ERP systems for project-based industries, which  have lagged behind other major industries in adopting ERP systems due to their project-centric nature and the high stakes involved in ERP implementation. The challenges during the process of ERP implementations are also identified as part of the effort to understand the implied costs of an ERP system. The evidence of the costs and benefits are drawn from previous studies and the analysis of the prevailing working practices in project-based firms. The classification of the costs and benefits constitutes a cost and benefit taxonomy which can be used to enable executives in project-based firms to make informed decisions on their ERP system investments.

Effectiveness of Enterprise Resource Planning System in Supporting the Lean Manufacturing

2013 ◽  
Vol 315 ◽  
pp. 899-904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pang Chee Kong ◽  
Yusof Daud
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Planning System ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Record System ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Integrated Software ◽  
Functional Areas

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is integrated software that linked the functional areas in the organization by using and sharing the database in one platform. The implementation of ERP system in most of the manufacturing plants help in simplifying the production and scheduling system and smoothing the process flow which will lead the organisation towards lean manufacturing environment. Most of the manufacturers do not analyse and review on the effectiveness and implications of the ERP system at the post implementation stage. This study was established to address the impacts of the ERP system in leveraging the lean practices at the shop floor and the recommendations for the continuous improvement initiatives. Data for analysis has been retrieved from in house ERP system and from manual record system of a company that already implemented ERP system. Questionnaires have been distributed to ERP users within Malaysia and Singapore to gain insight the related issue of using ERP system in their company. The study provides evidence on the effectiveness and positive impacts of the ERP system to support manufacturing industries to become more lean and agile. ERP system also effectively to response to the customer requirement and added the value along the supply chain.

ERP Consulting Career Perspectives: Career Paths and The Current Job Market for Emerging Professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
D.S. Robinson Smart ◽  
Joses Jenish Smart ◽  
Erick C Jones
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Good News ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Organizational Functions ◽  
Career Options ◽  
Functional Areas ◽  
A Company ◽  
Business Sectors

It has been challenging for many individuals to discover their career path especially for budding professionals. It’s often difficult to narrow down to a subject and the risk involved is equally high. A career path is a cluster of jobs that uses similar skills and with due education and experience helps one to move up the ladder in their career. It often involves related training and certification in its field to reach the top level. A trial that any organization face is the integration or co-ordination of various activities between its different core functional areas. It becomes close to impossible to achieve such activities effectively. To accomplish such activities, organizations need to employ the modern information systems across their organization. One such system is the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that integrates all or most of the core processes that a company needs to run such as its finance, manufacturing, HR, supply chain, services, warehousing, procurement, accounting, marketing etc.,. The anticipated sales growth of the ERP market up to 7.2% by 2020 yielding an assessed sales value of about $41.60 billion [https://www.educba.com/three-broad-erp-career-options/] clearly explains the upcoming possible opportunities for the need of trained ERP professionals who often is someone usually has a good understanding of the business process. The good news is, a typical ERP professional can changeover their career across different organizational functions as mentioned earlier and have the luxury to choose their specialization by business sectors even though the soft skills and qualities required varies significantly.

ERP Consulting Career Perspectives: Career Paths and The Current Job Market for Emerging Professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
D.S. Robinson Smart ◽  
Joses Jenish Smart ◽  
Erick C Jones
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Good News ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Organizational Functions ◽  
Career Options ◽  
Functional Areas ◽  
A Company ◽  
Business Sectors

It has been challenging for many individuals to discover their career path especially for budding professionals. It’s often difficult to narrow down to a subject and the risk involved is equally high. A career path is a cluster of jobs that uses similar skills and with due education and experience helps one to move up the ladder in their career. It often involves related training and certification in its field to reach the top level. A trial that any organization face is the integration or co-ordination of various activities between its different core functional areas. It becomes close to impossible to achieve such activities effectively. To accomplish such activities, organizations need to employ the modern information systems across their organization. One such system is the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that integrates all or most of the core processes that a company needs to run such as its finance, manufacturing, HR, supply chain, services, warehousing, procurement, accounting, marketing etc.,. The anticipated sales growth of the ERP market up to 7.2% by 2020 yielding an assessed sales value of about $41.60 billion [https://www.educba.com/three-broad-erp-career-options/] clearly explains the upcoming possible opportunities for the need of trained ERP professionals who often is someone usually has a good understanding of the business process. The good news is, a typical ERP professional can changeover their career across different organizational functions as mentioned earlier and have the luxury to choose their specialization by business sectors even though the soft skills and qualities required varies significantly.

A Review of Problems Faced by ERP Consultancy and Client Organizations in China

2013 ◽  
Vol 572 ◽  
pp. 690-694
Author(s):  
Jia Chen Hou
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Chinese Enterprises ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Consulting Firms ◽  
Efficient Information ◽  
Functional Areas

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a system designed to bring processes and resource together by sharing data and information across functional areas. The use of ERP consultancy is becoming essential to the enterprises in China. However, many issues have risen in the process of ERP implementation. This paper aims to investigate the major obstacles in the way of ERP implementation among ERP consultancy and client organisations. It has found that the quality of Chinese consultancy is far from that expected as leading ERP products were not widely mastered by consulting firms. Efficient information system is essential for companies to stay in the competition. However, transparent information flow across functional areas is hard to achieve in China. A good understanding of ERP system and business processes can help Chinese enterprises to ease unrealistic expectations from ERP implementation.

A Case on ERP Custom Add-On in Taiwan

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 44-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celeste See-Pui Ng
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
Cost And Benefit Analysis ◽  
Integration Problems

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are complete and complex information systems that consist of firms’ business best practices. This study examines an ERP custom-made add-on/bolt-on system of a medium-sized computer memory producer with global business units around the world, and investigates implications of the customized system from the perspectives of system fit, user attitude and acceptance, and subsequent maintenance and upgrade costs. The authors adopted a rich descriptive case study method and conduct a cost and benefit analysis prediction of subsequent maintenance and upgrade costs on the system. The empirical data indicates that although developing an add-on may create integration problems and/or compatibility problems with the ERP system, in overall, the system users accept the system better as the add-on helps in improving their job performance. Also, even though having a custom development does create additional costs in this case study, this does not necessarily cost more than not having it. Instead, having an idiosyncratic system may actually transfer a lot of benefits to the company. This is the first empirical study showing why custom development is favored by SMEs. These results and implications can be valuable to IT managers and top management when making ERP customization decisions.

scholarly journals Pembelajaran Mandiri Aplikasi Enterprise Resource System: Studi Kasus pada Aplikasi SAP – Modul Sales and Distribution

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 627
Author(s):  
Johan Johan
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Erp System ◽  
System Requirements ◽  
Functional Areas ◽  
Self Learning

ERP (enterprise resource planning) is a solution needed by companies to assist the integration of all functional areas. A self-learning media of ERP system is needed for the successful use which is highly depended on the users mastery. The learning media must be flexible to time and place. Therefore, this research creates a self-learning application for ERP system based on a case study on SAP application. SAP is an ERP-based solution widely used by medium to large companies. The method used are data collection, analysis on running business processes and the identification of information needs, followed by the application design. Identificationof system requirements uses Flash CS5 Action Script 3.0. The result achieved in this research is a multimediabased learning tool which assists training for trainers and trainee and facilitates trainee supervision during training. The learning tool is found helpful in self learning process.

Integrating Technology into Marketing Courses via SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 424-430
Author(s):  
Shirley M. Stretch-Stephenson ◽  
H. Rika Houston ◽  
Michael A. Germano
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Integrating Technology

scholarly journals Evaluating ERP System Merging Success In Chemical Companies: System Quality, Information Quality, And Service Quality

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 282-293
Author(s):  
Ford Lumban Gaol ◽  
Intan Puryasana ◽  
Tokuro Matsuo
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Implementation Team ◽  
Chemical Company ◽  
Chemical Companies ◽  
It Application

AbstractThis study is aimed to analyze success of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Merging in Chemical Company Singapore that acquired two companies. The success component of ERP system success is using DeLone and McLean success model with qualitative method. The research methodology used detail interview with project implementation team, ERP consultants (8 informants) to get more detail from ERP system merging with information and collected supporting data from the ERP system itself. The result shows that ERP System Merging succeed to increase the system quality of Chemical Company which acquired two companies into one ERP system. It was depicted by the increment of easiness on using the system. The information much more integrated and accurate after the ERP system merging. Meanwhile service quality was increased because of all incidents now monitored in one efficient log system and handled by experienced IT application support team.

scholarly journals Blockchain, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Accounting Information Systems (AIS): Research on e-Procurement and System Integration

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 6792
Author(s):  
Alessio Faccia ◽  
Pythagoras Petratos
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Erp System

Accounting information systems (AISs), the core module of any enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, are usually designed as centralised systems. Nowadays, the continuous development and applications of blockchain, or more broadly—distributed ledger technology (DLT), can change the architecture, overcome and improve some limitations of centralised systems, most notably security and privacy. An increasing number of authors are suggesting the application of blockchain technologies in management, accounting and ERPs. This paper aims to examine the emerging literature on this field, and an immediate result is that blockchain applications can have significant benefits. The paper’s innovative contribution and considerable objective are to examine if blockchain can be successfully integrated with AIS and ERPs. We find that blockchain can facilitate integration at multiple levels and better serve various purposes as auditing compliance. To demonstrate that, we analyse e-procurement systems and operations using case study research methodology. The findings suggest that DLT, decentralised finance (DeFI), and financial technology (FinTech) applications can facilitate integrating AISs and ERP systems and yield significant benefits for efficiency, productivity and security.

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