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Enterprise resource planning (5 cr)

Code: LO00CP85-3002

General information


Enrollment

16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020

Timing

13.01.2020 - 26.04.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Logistics

Teachers

  • Juhani Heikkinen

Teacher in charge

Juhani Heikkinen

Groups

  • LOKT18SP

Objective

You are familiar with the most important operating principles of ERP systems and understand the benefits they bring to business.
You know the most important ERP suppliers and are familiar with the key features of their products.
You have the competence to offer expert opinions in projects aiming at selecting and commissioning ERP systems.
You are able to use the basic functions of an ERP system.
You are able to search for data in from various sources, critically assess the reliability of sources and data, and process digital data.
You are able to use appropriate means, technologies and channels of communication in teamwork, and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication.
You know how the ERP systems improve supply chain management.

Content

What are the most important operating principles of ERP systems?
What are the benefits of well-implemented ERP systems and what are the main challenges?
Who are the most important ERP suppliers and how do their products differ from each other?
What are the success factors in ERP implementation?
How are SAP systems operated?
How are different kinds of data sources used, and how is the reliability of data and sources critically assessed, and how is digital data processed?
How are appropriate means, technologies and channels of communication used in teamwork, and how is the business code of conduct followed in electronic communication?
How do ERP systems improve supply chain management?