INFO102 Lab : Introduction to SYSPRO

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INFO102Lab Introduction to SYSPRO
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Functional View of IS
Traditionally, systems (and databases) were
developed to support individual business
functions.
What are issues when we have isolated systems for
each function?
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Process Oriented Application
ERP systems are composed of a series of modules
that support end-to end business processes (which
is how value is added in an organization)
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems are
  enterprise systems meant to integrate data and
  support many of the major functions of
  organizations.
• Traditional focus back office mostly
  isolated from customers (except sales)
• The goal of an ERP system is integrate data and
  to make the information flow dynamic and
  immediate, therefore, increasing its usefulness
  and value.

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ERP Supported Functions
All of these functions. One software package.
One database
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SYSPRO

• SYSPRO is an internationally recognized, leading
  provider of enterprise business solutions for
  small to medium sized companies.
• Aimed at manufacturing organizations
• Successful average growth rate 15 per year
• Privately held revenue numbers not available

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SYSPRO Key facts
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SYSPRO Locations
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Company Timeline
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SYSPRO System

• Much simpler, easier to understand vs. larger ERP
  systems (like SAP)
• Focus on small to medium manufacturers limited
  industry solutions
• Microsoft platform
• Modular, tight integration of modules
• Can implement single module, several or all.
• Strength is financials, distribution,
  manufacturing
• Multi - country / currency
• Multi company / location

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SYSPRO Managing an Organization

• Provides integration of functions work flows
  automatically from one area of business to
  another (e.g., from sales to manufacturing)
• Streamlined eliminates non-value / manual tasks
• Work happens in real time . Single enterprise
  database
• Information is easy to access

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Analyzing the organization

• SYSPRO provides different ways to access
  information
• Many pre-built reports
• View online
• Print
• Export to Excel for further analysis
• Ad hoc reporting capability users can build
  their own Wizard driven.

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SYSPRO user interface

• Look and feel like Microsoft Office applications
• Key features
• Access to all modules / functions from same
  interface
• Integrated task, calendar and email in SYSPRO
• Favourites commonly used functions (also access
  to web sites, etc.)
• Multiple panes access to different functions
  at the same time
• Help

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Modules

• Each Module
• Setup
• Functions
• Reporting

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Report Writer

• Provides users to create their own reports
• Wizard driven guides users through the report
  creation process
• Access to all SYSPRO data from one spot.
• Subject to security users only see what they
  are authorized to see.

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Lab overview

• Sign-on and navigation
• Selling a product (sales)
• Ordering a product from a supplier
• Creating a new report