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IDIS 344 Exam 1 Johnson Rated A+ ERP System: ️ Integrates finances, manufacturing, and HR into a single computer system; focuses on cost and functionality. --- ERP Acronym: ️ Enterprise Resource Planning. --- Why ERP? ️ - Streamlines business processes - Improves efficienc...

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ERP System: ✔️

Integrates finances, manufacturing, and HR into a single computer system; focuses on cost and
functionality.



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ERP Acronym: ✔️

Enterprise Resource Planning.



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Why ERP? ✔️

- Streamlines business processes

- Improves efficiency

- Reduces costs

- Helps with stratification

- Integrates all operational aspects



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ERP Tracks: ✔️

- Products

- Salesforce

- Customers

- Vendors

- Financials

,- Analytics



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ERP is NOT: ✔️

- An autopilot for businesses

- A substitute for knowledge and experience



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Advantages of ERP for Distribution: ✔️

- Complete situational awareness of all operations

- Improves operational efficiency

- Reduces costs and increases profits

- Integrates various functions



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ERP Cycle: ✔️

1. Item ordered

2. Item received

3. Item placed into inventory

4. Item sold



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Inventory Management: ✔️

1. Tracks vendors and generates accounts payable

, 2. Tracks items, produces analytics, generates customer strategy, and tracks sales



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3 Trends Driving Growth in the Wholesale Distribution Industry: ✔️

1. Investment in technology

2. Renewed focus on basics (blocking and tackling)

3. E-commerce



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What to Do Before Implementing New Tech: ✔️

1. Conduct a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)

2. Develop an implementation plan

3. Determine ROI

4. Get buy-in from employees

5. Budget completely

6. Stay committed



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Goldilocks Theory of Inventory Management: ✔️

Don't stock too little or too much; stock just the right amount.



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Inventory Management is a Combination of: ✔️

- Science (technology)

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