MIS 180 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Enterprise Application Integration, Enterprise Resource Planning, Sales Force Management System
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Section 8. 1 enterprise systems and supply chain management. Enterprise system provide enterprisewide support and data access for a fir(cid:373)"s operatio(cid:374)s a(cid:374)d (cid:271)usi(cid:374)ess pro(cid:272)esses. Enterprise application integration (eai) connects the plans, methods, and tools aimed at integrating separate enterprise systems. Middleware several different types of software that sit between and provide connectivity for two or more software applications. Enterprise application integration middleware takes a new approach to middleware by packaging commonly used applications together, reducing the time needed to integrate applications from multiple vendors. Five basic supply chain activities: plan, source, make, deliver, return. Supply chain visibility the ability to view all areas up and down the supply chain in real time. Supply chain planning system uses advanced mathematical algorithms to improve the flow and efficiency of the supply chain while reducing inventory. Supply chain execution system automates the different activities of the supply chain.