Web Based ERP
- 3. ERP Definition:
ERP is a system which has its goal, components, and boundary.
Components
Goal
ERP S/W
ERP System
H/W & OS
Boundary
End Users
Business
Processes
- 4. PeopleSoft revealed a series Internet-
based applications in 1997
Oracle, the first ERP vendor to move its
client/server applications to the Web.
SAP’s CEO Hasso Plattner personally
christened mySAP.com
In 1999, PeopleSoft 8; a suite of e-
business applications
The core ERP applications, are
expanding to embrace strategic functions
such as e-business relationships (EBR),
supply chain management (SCM) and e-
commerce services.
- 5. Web-based ERP Web-enabled ERP
Web-based systems specifically run Limited set of functions/capabilities
within the web environment. are available in the web browser.
The ‘client’ is responsible only for Web-enabled system allows web
displaying the user interface. connectivity of the system.
- 6. Benefits
Platform independent
Multilingual interface
Easy Installation
Easier On-going Maintenance
Reduce IT and administrative cost
Save time & cost in the maintenance of the server & other hardware.
Avoids the worry towards implementation time
Removes your worry about the new functions and features
Makes life easier for the employees and enhance the online presence.
- 7. Dilemmas
Slow user response time due to network congestion
Client-side caching
Internet threats
o Password crackers
o Which employees can access what information?
o To protect confidentiality of sensitive information
Limitations in web-enabled systems
oTraining
o Limited Set of Needs Met
o Speed of light problem
- 8. Security Measures
Limited access to the user using a role based model
Prevents password crackers from breaking the security
Encryption using SSL
Only accessible options will be displayed on the screen
Variable authorization system
Maintenance package for checking security configurations
Use of Cache cleaning software
- 9. In order to enhance the online presence, Web-based / web-enabled
ERP have been citied as one of the important reason for ERP's
dominance in the days to come.
Web-based ERP systems are beneficial for the businesses and help to
improve internal business processes and enable organizations to
improve customer satisfaction and thereby increasing overall
operational efficiency.