An e-contracting process or life cycle consists of a number of phases where each phase constitutes activities confined to that phase. At a broad level, we classify e-contracting processes into three phases: 1.E-contract formation. The following steps take place during Read More …
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EXTRANETS
An extranet in an intranet that has been extended to give selected external partners (such as suppliers) authorized access to particular areas or levels of the organizations website or information network, for exchanging data applications, and sharing information. E.g. the Read More …
INTRANETS
The internet and the World Wide Web are n accepted framework for implementing and delivering information systems applications. The internet is a global collection of telecommunications linked computer networks, which has revolutionized global communication and commerce through tools such as Read More …
The structure of a common ERP
The essence of ERP is the fundamental approach which takes a wider, holistic view of the organization. Traditional application systems treat each transaction separately. They are built around the strong boundaries of specific functions that a specific application is meant Read More …
The origins of ERP
ERP has its origins in MRP, which has been in business practice from the 1970s. The driver from MRP to ERP has been the application of information technology which served to make MRP an essential manufacturing business tool, in turn Read More …
Defining ERP
Enterprise Resource Planning is the practice of consolidating an enterprises planning, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, sales and marketing efforts into one management system. To integrate systems across an organization is a tall order. Each department has its own system designed Read More …
