ERP Systems in business function

By, MSc. Emanuela MARAJ

Abstract

ERP software can integrate all the processes needed to run a company and companies use ERP systems – (Enterprise Resource Planning) for various reasons, such as the expansion and improvement of business operations as well as the reduction of costs during the activity. Automating business processes eliminates waste, improves work accuracy and improves productivity. Departments with processes from the simplest to the most complex can now synchronize work and communication to achieve faster and more successful results. Following each of the reasons, medium and large companies now operate in business with the help of ERP systems, technology and various information systems. Nevertheless, the goal of the process for a successful implementation project is to customize the ERP system according to the business needs and client’s requirements. During the implementation of an ERP information system, there is a need to adapt the system to the client’s requirements and the activity performed, so it is important that the system can leave room for changes and adaptation, but without going out of its way of operation and construction. In this scientific paper, we will deal with the implementation of two separate modules in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2020 – Wave 2 standard system, to achieve the adaptation of the client’s requirements to the system. The first implemented module will be the Contracts Module, which will be developed in new facilities with a new logic adapting to the system and workflow, since the system does not offer contract management by itself. This module aims to fully implement the management of contracts, framework agreements and amendments. The second implemented module will be the Fixed Assets Module, which will adapt to a new logic and what the system offers. This implementation will combine development in the Base Application objects and new Custom objects and will handle the transfer of fixed assets between companies that are subsidiaries of a parent company, which is not possible in the system by maintaining the history of these movements. Following this paper, the methodology, implementation and development carried out during the implementation of this project are explained.
Keywords: ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Enterprise Resource Planning, Implementation, Base Application, Modules, Customization.

How to cite: Maraj, E. (2021). ERP systems in business function. Ingenious, 1(2), 36–55.

https://doi.org/10.58944/uilx6037