Information Technology Classic Book Series - ERP Theory, Methods and Practice

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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book comprehensively introduces the basic principles and processing logic of ERP, dedicating significant to discussing ERP's planning functions, particularly the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and its related key concepts, theories, and methods, such as Resource Planning, Rough Cut Capacity Planning, Planned Bill of Materials, Available-to-Promise (ATP), Planning Horizon, Final Assembly Schedule, and Two-Level Master Production Schedule. It analyzes and discusses the benefits of ERP and the deep-seated changes it brings to various aspects of corporate operations, as well as the selection of ERP software systems, implementation, and operational management strategies. The book also introduces widely used ERP implementation and application evaluation methods. Based on the author's practical experience, it selects a representative implementation case study, providing a detailed introduction to the process, key practices, and firsthand experiences of enterprise personnel involved in ERP implementation. Additionally, it discusses related ERP topics such as JIT, TQM, CIMS, DRP, SCM, E-commerce, CRM, and BPR. Appendix A provides 60 comprehensive exercises, while Appendix B offers explanations of common terms. This book can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for undergraduate and graduate students in business administration and computer application at universities and colleges. It is also suitable for corporate training materials for systematic ERP knowledge learning, as well as for senior executives, managers at all levels, ERP implementation and application personnel, and teachers, researchers, and engineering technicians engaged in ERP and enterprise resource planning and control research and practice.