KR100475364B1 - Rapid Implementation system and method for Enterprise Resource Planning - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention can be applied to information integration management related to SME ERP construction project, element evaluation and diagnosis system for the success of ERP system, and ERP rapid application that can be applied to SME application of effective BPR (Business Process Reengineering) method by ERP introduction. A construction system and its construction method.

ERP rapid construction method according to the present invention comprises the steps of analyzing the current process of the process through the user checklist and designing the user interface and the temporary database based on the analyzed process; Connecting each of the designed user interfaces and a temporary database to install and operate a separate ERP module and a temporary database; Analyzing a problem of the individual ERP module based on various user requirements collected in the operation process; Continuously updating the analyzed problem solution and user requirements to reflect the development and modification of the individual ERP module; And integrating the temporary database of which the update is completed to construct an integrated database and complete the whole system construction.

Description

Rapid Implementation system and method for enterprise resource planning

The present invention relates to an ERP implementation method and a construction system thereof, and more particularly, to an ERP rapid construction system and a method for constructing the same, which enables an effective introduction of the ERP system for SMEs, a reduction in the construction period, and a reduction in the construction cost.

In general, enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an integrated application software package consisting of several modules that help manage key processes, including manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, ordering, trading with suppliers, and providing customer service in a variety of business areas, including manufacturing. Is an industry term that means modules for financial and human resources.

The construction of such an ERP system is intended to provide a foundation for strengthening the core business processes of corporate management to create a competitive structure, and its importance is very important.

Therefore, the introduction of corporate information system, especially ERP system, enables a consistent connection between corporate management and information systems, and logically solves problems according to clear principles by dividing the whole system into manageable units to build a successful information system. This is done by a systematic approach to solving the problem, namely the construction methodology.

The construction methodology as described above may be made differently depending on the system developer or application environment, but the application principle should be reasonable, comprehensive, flexible, and have various auxiliary tools.

Recently, the company develops its own information system or ERP system using the method developed by the ERP supplier or consulting company. Examples include SAP's Accelerated SAP (ASAP), Oracle's Application Implementation Methodology (AIM), BPCS's BASIS, BAAN's Orgware, and UniERP's Innovator.

However, the above-mentioned conventional construction methods are mostly derived from dedicated construction methods and tools for ERP system construction of advanced ERP vendors, and thus are not suitable for the size, work flow, and management environment of domestic SMEs. It is unrealistic to apply it to small and medium-sized companies whose contents are complicated and huge and lack human resources absolutely compared to large companies. Meanwhile, the construction methods provided by domestic ERP companies include Samsung SDS's Innovator, Korea Management Association's KMA ERP Implementation Methodology (KEIM), and Chemis's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). There is a disadvantage that it does not imitate foreign products or is not suitable for domestic SMEs.

Due to these problems, even if a lot of resources are invested in building an enterprise information system or ERP system, the information system or ERP system construction project often fails. This adversely affects the establishment of the information system for SME managers and causes huge obstacles to securing competitiveness through informatization.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to apply information integration management related to SME ERP construction project, use of element evaluation and diagnosis system for the success of ERP system, and to apply effective BPR (Business Process Reengineering) induction method of SMEs according to ERP introduction. The present invention provides an ERP rapid deployment system and a method of constructing the same.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an ERP rapid construction system and a method for constructing the same, which enables an effective introduction of an ERP system for a small and medium-sized company, a reduction in construction period, and a reduction in construction cost.

It is another object of the present invention to reduce or justify the cost of building an enterprise as a whole by identifying risks incurred by operating parts of a product and a system in advance in an intermediate stage of an ERP deployment schedule with an extended overall period. To provide an ERP rapid deployment system and a method of building the same.

In order to achieve the above objects, the ERP rapid construction system according to the present invention includes a user interface constituting a screen of an individual ERP module, a temporary database comprising tables of data required for each field of the user interface, and a user checklist. An on-site terminal that is installed in a number of workplaces comprising a processor that analyzes current process through the process and designs the user interface and temporary database based on the analyzed process and controls their installation and operation; A server database for integrating data configured in a temporary database of field terminals installed in the plurality of workplaces, and a server processor for designing the integrated database and integrating and storing data configured in the temporary database of each field terminal in the integrated database Integration server consisting of; And a communication network through which data is transferred between the field terminal installed at each work site and the integrated server.

In order to achieve the above objects, the method for quickly building an ERP according to the present invention comprises the steps of analyzing a current work process through a user checklist and designing a user interface and a temporary database based on the analyzed process; Connecting each of the designed user interfaces and a temporary database to install and operate a separate ERP module and a temporary database; Analyzing a problem of the individual ERP module based on various user requirements collected in the operation process; Continuously updating the analyzed problem solution and user requirements to reflect the development and modification of the individual ERP module; And integrating the temporary database of which the update is completed to construct an integrated database and complete the whole system construction.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of an ERP rapid building system according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the enterprise resource planning (ERP) rapid construction system according to the present invention includes a predetermined user check list (101, 102, ..., 10n) required for analyzing current tasks, and the user check. Work stations terminals 201, 202, ..., 20n installed in a number of workplaces analyzing and designing business processes of target companies through lists 101, 102, ..., 10n, and the plurality of An integration server 30 for integrating data from the field terminals 201, 202, ..., 20 n of the field terminals 201, 202, ..., 20 n, and the plurality of field terminals 201, 202, ..., 20 n And a communication network 40 connecting the integrated server 30.

The field terminals 201, 202, ..., 20n are installed in a plurality of work stations such as raw material warehouses, production sites, and finished product warehouses. The necessary components are analyzed based on the analyzed business processes of the target company. Processors 221, 222, ..., 22n for designing, installing, and operating the user interface; and User Interfaces 211, 212, ..., designed and installed by the control of the processors 221, 222, ..., 22n. 21n) and Temporary Database (231, 232, ..., 23n).

The processor (221, 222, ..., 22n) analyzes the process of the current task through the user check list (101, 102, ..., 10n) of each work site, and based on the analyzed process the user interface (211,212, ..., 21n) and Design temporary databases 231,232,... 23n and control their installation and operation.

In addition, the processors 221, 222, ..., 22n may use individual ERP modules through the user checklists 101, 102, ..., 10n during the operation of the user interfaces 211, 212, ..., 21n and the temporary databases 231, 232, ..., 23n. Analyze the problem of the solution to derive a solution, and reflects the derived solution and the various requirements collected to control the individual ERP module and temporary database (231,232, ..., 23n) to be updated continuously.

In particular, the processors 221, 222, ..., 22n support business processes that may occur in various current work sites, and utilizes building support software developed to meet the realistic management level of domestic SMEs. The construction support software includes a project management function and a construction document management function. The project management function is divided into a new project management and an existing project management.

Each of the designed user interfaces 211, 212, ..., 21n constitutes a screen of an individual ERP module, and is connected to each temporary database 231,232, ..., 23n to operate on a standard Alone basis. Each terminal 201, 202, ..., 20n is installed.

The temporary databases 231, 232,..., And 23 n are tables configured with data required for fields of the user interfaces 211, 212,..., And 21 n, and are configured as field terminals. 201, 202, ..., 20n).

On the other hand, the integration server 30 is a server processor 31 for integrating data stored in the temporary database (231,232, ..., 23n) for each field terminal (201, 202, ..., 20n) installed in a number of workplaces, server processor It consists of an integrated database 32 in which data integrated by 31 is stored.

The server processor 31 designs an integrated database 32 and integrates and stores data configured in the temporary databases 231, 232, ..., 23n of each field terminal 201, 202, ..., 20n into the integrated database 32. do.

The integrated database 32 stores data of temporary databases 231, 232,..., 23n integrated in the server processor 31.

The communication network 40 is integrated so that the data stored in the temporary database (231, 232, ..., 23n) of the field terminals (201, 202, ..., 20n) installed in each work site is integrated and stored in the integrated database 32 of the integration server (30). Data is transmitted between the field terminals 201, 202, ..., 20n and the integrated server 30.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, the ERP rapid construction process and effects by the ERP rapid construction system consisting of the above configuration as follows.

2 is a flowchart of a method for quickly building an ERP according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the method for quickly building an ERP in FIG. 2.

Referring to these drawings, the rapid ERP construction method is a field terminal (201, 202, ..., 20n) installed in a number of workplaces, such as raw material warehouse, production site, finished product warehouse, etc. as shown in Figs. Processors 221, 222, ..., 22n analyze current processes based on user requirements entered through user checklists 101, 102, ..., 10n, and user interfaces 211, 212, ... based on the analyzed process. 21n) and temporary databases 231, 232, ..., 23n are designed (S202).

At this time, the designed user interface (211,212, ..., 21n) is designed for each field terminal (201,202, ..., 20n) to be connected to each temporary database (231,232, ..., 23n) to operate based on Standard Alone

Upon completion of the design of the user interfaces 211, 212, ..., 21n and the temporary databases 231, 232, ..., 23n, the processors 221, 222, ..., 22n designate each of the designed user interfaces 211, 212, ..., 21n and the temporary database. (231, 232, ..., 23n) is connected to install individual ERP modules and temporary databases (231, 232, ..., 23n) and operate them based on Standard Alone (S204).

Thereafter, the processors 221, 222, ..., 22n of the field terminals 201, 202, ..., 20n collect various operational requirements through the user checklists 101, 102, ..., 10n from each work site during operation. And, based on the collected various user requirements to analyze the problem of the individual ERP module (S206).

When the problem analysis of the individual ERP module is completed, the processors 221, 222, ..., 22n are continuously updated to reflect the analyzed solution and the collected user requirements in the development and modification of the individual ERP module. Update) (S208).

When the continuous update is completed, the processors 221, 222,..., 22n transmit data of the temporary databases 231, 232,..., 23n that have been updated to the integrated server 30 through the communication network 40.

The integrated server 30 integrates the data of the temporary databases 231, 232, ..., 23n transmitted through the communication network 40 to build the integrated database 32 and completes the entire system construction (S210).

On the other hand, in the step (S204) of operating the individual ERP module by connecting the user interface (211,212, ..., 21n) and the temporary database (231,232, ..., 23n), the processor (221, 222, ..., 22n) is a variety of current tasks Project management and construction document management are performed using deployment support software developed to support business processes that can occur in the field.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a project management process using the construction support software, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a construction document management process using the construction support software.

The project management function for performing project management using the construction support software is largely divided into new project management and existing project management, as shown in FIG. 4. In the case of managing the new project, a new project folder is created by inputting a new project name, the folder is opened, and in the case of managing an existing project, the existing project folder is opened to start a project management function (S401) (S402).

After starting the project, first, necessary modules for each project are set (S404). At this time, the setting of the required module must be set for project management and only once.

When the module setting is completed, a selection signal for the module item selected by the user is input through the module configuration window (S406).

Thereafter, the entire process of the module item selected by the user is displayed to the user (S408). By showing the whole process to the user, it helps users to communicate more efficiently by increasing the understanding of the users at each workplace.

Next, modifications of the entire process of the selected module are received through the user checklists 101, 102,..., 10n (S410). In this case, the user must select a modification of the entire process to proceed to the next step. If an unnecessary item is selected in the user checklists 101, 102,. In this case, tasks that are related to each other are connected to each other and selected or removed at the same time.

When the input of the modifications of the entire process through the user checklists 101, 102, ..., 10n is completed, the selected process modifications are analyzed and user requirements are stored (S412). If the modifications and requirements are determined, it is confirmed (S414).

Thereafter, the user receives a unit process selection signal selected in the process (S416).

When the unit process selection signal is input, the selected unit process is analyzed and user requirements are stored (S418). When modifications and requirements for analysis of the selected unit process are determined, the determination is made (S420).

When the determination of the selected unit process is confirmed, the project folder is closed to terminate the project management (S422) (S424).

On the other hand, the construction document management function to perform the construction document management using the construction support software, as shown in Figure 5, first, executes the output management window showing the list of related documents arranged in stages according to each project execution. (S502).

Next, the construction step selection signal selected from the user is received in the output management window (S504).

When the construction step selection signal for the desired document is input from the user, the selected step-related document list is displayed to the user, and the document selection signal selected by the user is received from the related document list (S506).

When the document selection signal is input, the selected document is displayed in advance, and when the open signal is input, the document is opened (S508). When the creation of the open document is completed, the document is stored and the construction document management is terminated (S510) (S512). .

Therefore, the ERP rapid construction system and its construction method according to the present invention show the state of the system that is hidden until the final schedule by operating the user interface of the product and the system quickly in the middle stage of the ERP construction schedule in which the overall period becomes longer. Users can be informed in advance to reduce the objection to informatization.

In addition, by defining the input and output requirements step by step by deriving the problems of the construction process and the user's requirements, it is possible to simplify, organize, and reorganize the processes with many complex and formal elements in a form suitable for SMEs.

What has been described above is just one embodiment of the ERP rapid deployment system and its construction method according to the present invention, anyone of ordinary skill in the art belongs to the present invention to the extent that various changes can be carried out Would have a technical spirit.

As described above, the ERP rapid deployment system and its construction method according to the present invention has the following effects.

First, by simplifying the process with many complex and formal elements into a form suitable for SMEs, and by using a construction support tool to efficiently implement the construction method, it minimizes trial and error resulting from the introduction of the ERP system, and overburdens the burden of the task manager. There is an advantage that can be alleviated.

Second, by identifying risks that occur in the SME informatization stage in advance, it is possible to reduce the overall ERP construction cost and give a justification for ERP construction.

1 is a block diagram of an ERP rapid building system according to the present invention.

2 is a flowchart of a method for quickly building an ERP according to the present invention;

3 is a view for explaining the ERP rapid building method of FIG.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a project management process utilizing the construction support software.

5 is a flow chart showing a construction document management process utilizing the construction support software.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

101,102,... , 10n: user checklist 201,202,... , 20n: Field terminal

211,212,... , 21n: user interface 221,222,... , 22n: processor

231,232,... 23n: temporary database 30: integrated server

31: server processor 32: integrated database

40: communication network

Claims (9)

A user interface for configuring the screens of individual enterprise resource planning (ERP) modules, A temporary database comprising data required for each field of the user interface as a table; It consists of a processor that analyzes current processes through user check lists, designs the user interface and temporary databases based on the analyzed processes, and controls the installation and operation of them. Work Station terminals installed in a number of workplaces; An integrated database integrating data configured in a temporary database of field terminals installed in the plurality of workplaces; An integration server configured to design the integration database and integrate and store data configured in the temporary database of each field terminal in the integration database; And ERP rapid building system, characterized in that it is provided; a communication network for transferring data between the field terminal and the integrated server installed in each work site. The method according to claim 1, wherein the field terminal, ERP rapid deployment system, which is operated based on Standard Alone. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor of the field terminal, Analyze the problems of the individual ERP module through the user checklist in the operation process of the user interface and the temporary database to derive a solution, and reflect the solution and the various requirements collected by the individual ERP module continuously. ERP rapid deployment system, characterized in that the control to update. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor of the field terminal, ERP rapid deployment system that utilizes deployment support software developed to support business processes that can occur at various current job sites. The method according to claim 4, wherein the construction support software, ERP rapid deployment system that consists of project management function and construction document management function. Analyzing a current task process through a user checklist and designing a user interface and a temporary database based on the analyzed process; Connecting each of the designed user interfaces and a temporary database to install and operate a separate ERP module and a temporary database; Analyzing a problem of the individual ERP module based on various user requirements collected in the operation process; Continuously updating the analyzed problem solution and user requirements to reflect the development and modification of the individual ERP module; And Integrating the temporary database of the update is completed, comprising the step of building an integrated database and complete the entire system construction. The method according to claim 6, wherein the step of connecting the user interface and the temporary database to install and operate the individual ERP module and the temporary database, ERP rapid deployment method characterized by performing the project management process and the construction document management process using the construction support software to support the business processes that can occur in a variety of current job sites. The method of claim 7, wherein the project management process, Staff to set up modules for each project; A step of receiving a module item selection signal selected by a user from a module configuration window when the module setting is completed; A step of displaying the entire process of the module item selected by the user to the user and receiving the selected process modifications through a user check list; A staff for analyzing modifications of the selected process and storing user requirements; A staff for determining the modifications and requirements for the analysis of the selected process; A step of receiving a unit process selection signal in a selected process from a user when the determination of the selected process is confirmed; A staff for analyzing the selected unit process and storing user requirements; A staff for determining a modification and a requirement for the analysis of the selected unit process; And And a step of terminating project management when the decision of the selected unit process is confirmed. The method according to claim 7, wherein the construction document management process, A staff that executes a product management window showing a list of related documents organized by stages according to each project execution; A step of receiving a construction step selection signal selected from a user in the output management window; A step of displaying the selected step-by-step related document list to the user when the construction step selection signal is input, and receiving a document selection signal selected by the user from the related document list; A step of opening the selected document when the document selection signal is input; And ERP quick building method characterized in that it comprises a staff to save the document and terminate the construction document management when the creation of the open document is completed.