FREE online courses on Business Needs and ERP - ERP System - Database
systems
The current generation of database systems is based on
relational technology (RDBMS). These database systems support querying using
standard query language known as Structured Query Language (SQL). Business logic
which specifies the set of actions that need to be performed (such as check
stock situation and update inventory) is written using SQL and is invoked when
user performs an action. These database systems support access of multiple
distributed data sources and allow synchronizing of data manipulation across
these sources.
ERP systems built on this technology will support
organizations with the need to setup distributed systems with less dependence on
a central information resource location. Use of standard query language will
enable organizations to perform post implementation maintenance with confidence
since the systems in place are not tied to proprietary languages. The skill
needed to do this activity will not be at a premium in the market place.
Salability issues are addressed since sizing of hardware may be done to cater to
the business process activities performed at a specific location. Addition of
new location(s) will not lead to disruption at other locations.