Description

Description: These modules introduce students to the theory and applications of enterprise resource planning and operational systems and processes. A range of business decision analytics is covered in the course that has as their goal, optimizing economical use of resources and maximizing productivity and efficiency in the firm. Drawing on the recognizable tools, information technology and methods of operations management students will develop an understanding of enterprise planning, analytic models, deterministic methods of analysis, and scrutiny of results. 

This course features dynamic and engaging video with audio narration, infographics and short quizzes to test your knowledge.

Background: The previous section discussed how Supply chain, marketing, sales and customer management systems can be supported by ERP and integration and discussed how ERP can assist with interacting with the external environment. This section will continue this discussion looking at support to internal functions such as Human resources management and accounting systems.

Now, let's discuss the Human Resource Model of ERP.

Traditionally, ERP software has been viewed as an operational and transaction system. With ERP vendors and systems extending beyond managing financials and materials, it has grown to become a tool for managing one the most important resources; human resources. ERP has always been used to track the cost of labor, but also only recently grown beyond tracking production hours to also managing HR activities like time and attendance, time off management, talent management and other functions that were customised, manually performed, or part of a dedicated HR system. But it’s more important to note that the company must prepare its organization for its ERP strategy, whether it’s the initial implementation or the ongoing support and continuous improvement of the ERP strategy.

E-resource ERP Human Resource Management is a suite of integrated solutions, designed to facilitate HR operations by reducing time-intensive administrative tasks and lowering costs by deploying self-service applications. E-resource ERP solution offers many different sub-systems under the HR module. Here are some of the most common sub systems.
• Personnel Management: The personnel management comprises of HR master-data, personnel administration, recruitment and salary administration.
• Organizational Management: Organizational management includes organizational structure, staffing schedules & job description.
• Payroll System: Salary management, statutory reporting, attendance management for salary calculation.
• Time Management: Time management includes shift planning, time recording, absence & leave management.
• Personal Development: This section comprises of training and event management, additional training determination and training assessment.