ERP, an integration tool of SCM: a case study on Bitopi Group

Abstract

This report is prepared addressing ERP as an integration tool of SCM based on Bitopi group. Integration of P2P cycle of procurement and others functions of organization through ERP can ensure efficiency and effective not only SCM but also whole organization. ERP uses central database and ensures data sharing, data security and privacy, data validation, removes repetition of work, provides report for strategic decisions, accelerates activities, reduces total cost, increases overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Development, implementation and maintenance of ERP are costly but organization can reduce cost through development of internal team. Careful analysis of business need and total cost of ownership is precondition of success. ERP development team must have up-todate knowledge about latest technology, tools and methodology available. Uses of back-dated technology can cause obsolescence of ERP within short time.