Post on 03-Jan-2016
From Electronic Commerce to Electronic Resource (Requirements) Planning
ERP
Electronic Commerce
• “Electronic” business refers to more than just internet-based businesses– Electronic funds transfer– Electronic data interchange– Dial up or dedicated lines– Private networks
Types of e-Business
• B2B, B2C, C2C, C2B• New products – e-services• New markets – government constituencies• New channels –mobile
Creating an On-line Business: It’s too easy!
• Find an ISP provider for web hosting (For ISPs see thelist.internet.com)
• Set up web site with help of template from:
– America Online
– Store.Yahoo.com
– www.bicentral.com
– www.shopsite.com
– www.godaddy.com, etc., etc.
Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) Systems
• Software composed of a number of modules that integrate all major back-office data and processes of an organization into a single unified system
Issues
• Number of big players shrinking
• Microsoft’s growing role
• Web-hosted solutions
Expected vs. Actual Costs & Benefits
• From my research and experience…
Expected Actual
Software
Personnel
Database
ISNon_IS
ERP & Strategy
• IS ERP a tool for gaining competitive advantage?