Tagged: ERP-Systems

DATENWERTSCHÖPFUNGSKETTE: DASHBOARDS
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ERP systems provide standard reports. Today, reports should be available online and in real time. Often, they are enriched with eye catching graphics. However, this is still not a “real” dashboard. There are key differences between a report and a dashboard. A dashboard must be the result of considerations related to a digital strategy.

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Only those who measure and check their results will be able to improve. Whether it is Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management or Continuous Improvement, in order to optimize processes, the “Key Performance Indicators” (KPIs) must be considered. Performance data is a sensitive area and KPIs and visual management must be understood as an overarching project and developed with stakeholder participation.

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It is a major decision whether the main components of a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system should be provided on dedicated servers within the company (on-premise) or in the cloud. Different options and costs depend upon this decision. Some vendors offer a mix of models where the cloud software is hosted on a company’s private servers. However, to consider the advantages and disadvantages, one should make a clear separation.