Integrated Business Processes with ERP Systems covers the key processes supported by modern ERP systems. This textbook is designed for use as both a reference guide and a conceptual resource for students taking ERP-focused courses using SAP. It examines in depth the core concepts applicable to all ERP environments, and it explains how those concepts can be utilized to implement business processes in SAP systems. Students will gain a deep appreciation for the role of enterprise systems in efficiently managing processes from multiple functional perspectives. Examples of both positive and negative issues associated with enterprise systems are integrated throughout the chapters to illustrate the concepts with real-world experiences.
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1 Introduction to Business Processes 1
The Functional Organizational Structure 2
Business Processes 4
Global Bike Incorporated (GBI) 15
How to use This Book 16
2 Introduction to Enterprise Systems 23
Enterprise Systems 23
Data in an Enterprise System 29
Reporting 37
3 Introduction to Accounting 49
Organizational Data 51
Master Data 52
Key Concepts 58
Processes 61
Reporting 72
4 The Procurement Process 83
Organizational Data 84
Master Data 89
Key Concepts 95
Process 102
Reporting 119
5 The Fulfillment Process 127
Organizational Data 128
Master Data 139