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Role of ERP and ERP architecture

Role of ERP and ERP architecture

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Role of ERP and ERP architecture

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- [Lecturer] Okay, Now let's discuss the role of the ERP system. Yuck. I know. Look, while you may work with the ERP system every day, please don't skip ahead. Why? As you work to develop your story to leadership, it's important to take note of how an ERP system is set up and how this architecture impacts your process. Before we dive into how ERP impacts storytelling, let's recap. You understand the process. You've listed the stakeholders and decision makers, and you've uncovered some important metrics. So now, finally, it's time to look at some data. The ERP system, this is where organizational data is housed. That said, what exactly is ERP? Well, ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. The key word here, being resource. This system is trying to account for all of our organizational resources. This includes money, materials, people, equipment, all sorts of things. Let's take a look at a very simplistic supply chain. A customer places an order for a TV from an online retailer…

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