DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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UNDERSTANDING DBMS

UNDERSTANDING DBMS
A DBMS is the tool you use to build that structure and operate on the data contained within the database. Many DBMS programs are on the market today. A database management system (DBMS) is a set of programs used to define, administer, and process databases and their associated applications. The database being managed is, in essence, a structure that you build to hold valuable data. Some run only on mainframe computers, some only on minicomputers, and some only on personal computers. A strong trend, however, is for such products to work on multiple platforms or on networks that contain all three classes of machines.

UNDERSTANDING DBMS
User communicates with the database through the DBMS. The DBMS masks the physical details of the database storage so that the application need only concern itself with the logical characteristics of the data, not how the data is stored.

What Does a Database Management System Look Like?

Microsoft SQL Server

Advantages of DBMS
1. Controlling of Data Redundancy 2. Eliminating of inconsistency 3. Integrity can be improved 4. Security Can be Improved 5. Data Model can be developed 6. Data backup And recovery

Disadvantages of Dbms
1. Privacy and security Reduces 2. Cost of using DBMS is High 3. Threat To Data Integrity 4. Complexity of Backup and recovery 5. Data quality is reduced

Why ERP?
When you search for "ERP" on the web, the sheer amount of information that comes up can be overwhelmingnot to mention a little confusing. Every website seems to have its own definition of ERP, and one ERP implementation can vary widely from the next. These differences, however, underscore the flexibility that can make ERP such a powerful business tool.

Elements of an ERP Solution

General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Journals Trial Balance and Financial Reporting Bank Reconciliation Cash Management and Forecasting Budgeting Distribution

Elements of an ERP Solution

Purchasing, Tracking & Sales Shipments of Inventory Items Track by Lot and/or Serial numbers Track Quality Tests Warehouse Management functions Manufacturing Track the conversion of raw materials into finished goods Track Labor, Overhead and Other manufacturing costs Provide the total cost of production Modern ERP systems are able to track and provide first-in-first-out (FIFO) and Average Costing in production allowing firms to move away from the inefficient and inaccurate Standard Cost method of production costing. Service Management Track and monitor post sales service to products in the field Warranties Service Contracts

ERP IN FINANCIAL SECTOR

The inclusion of ERP in the Financial Area gives support to decision making since it guarantees reliability and total security on the accounting information. It shows a real and updated outlook of the enterprise. Another advantage provided by ERP is the great operational flexibility and the fact that it is a very useful tool for multinational companies and corporate bodies since it permits them to execute the fiscal closing. Likewise, it is has another outstanding feature which is to make easier the work of external and internal audits, and gives the flexibility to do research on historical information.

IMPACT OF ERP ON TRAVEL COMPANIES

The core function of this ERP system is to allow the travel agent to manage the requests received from the customers (direct customers, corporate customers, reseller network) via any communication channel (phone, email, extranet, website etc.) following the well established travel industry workflow (request, price offer, confirmation from customer, confirmed booking, travel and fiscal documents, settlement from the financial point of view) in the most efficient way possible.

ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE

Electronic Data Interchange is the computerto-computer exchange of routine business data between trading partners in standard data formats.

How does the EDI process work in the retail environment?

How does the EDI process work in the retail environment?

The retailer will initiate the process with an electronic transmission of an electronic Purchase Order (850). The supplier will receive the order, case it and print UCC-128 labels. Then, the order is packed and the UCC-128 labels are placed on the cartons. The cartons are then shipped to the retailer and the supplier electronically transmits an Advanced Ship Notice (856). After the shipment has been sent, the supplier transmits an electronic Invoice (810) for the goods. These electronic documents are sent in a standard Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) format.