COURSE MATERIAL

Subject Code:BAITBUSL
Course Title:
I.T. Application Tools in Business
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the world of computers and software
applications. This course will provide them a solid foundation on how to build a strong and
useful knowledge of Information Technology

No. of Units:
Class Schedule: Hyblend: 11:00am – 3pm

Course Learning Outcome:

At the end of the course, the student must be able to:
1. Examine the relationship between technology and society through different learning
activities;
2. Interpret how computer technology can benefit different businesses, industries, and
organizations;
3. Examine integrated areas of enterprise resource planning through different learning
activities and demonstrations; and
4. Use enterprise resource planning application tools for business

About the Instructor: Welcome Nationalians! I am Rozel B. Avila, graduate of Master in

Information Technology. Presently, I am pursuing another doctorate degree, Doctor of
Information Technology. I am a Adobe Certified Educator Level 2, Google Certified Educator
Level 2, Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Trainer, TESDA Certified in Visual
Graphics Design (VGD) NCIII, National TVET Trainer in VGD, Microsoft Office Specialist in
MS Excel, Microsoft Technology Associate in Software Development, and Information
Technology Specialist in HTML/CSS.
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Module 1: Technology in the Industry

• Definition of Technology
• Internet of Things (IOT)
• Business Process Automation (BPA)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Evolution and Trend of ERP
• Characteristics of ERP
• When does a company need an ERP System?

MODULE 1: TECHNOLOGY IN THE INDUSTRY

I. Pre-test / Activity:
II. Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain the relationship between technology and society.

2. Analyze the Internet of Things (IOT).

III. Content:

Definition of Technology
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in the
industry. It includes machines like computers, techniques, processes, and programs. Examples
of technology can be found in homes and personal spaces, industries, business, and the medical
profession. Technology surrounds the modern life everyone has today.
Information Technology (IT) is the study and use of systems, especially computers, for storing,
retrieving, and sending information.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the connection of devices, such as computers, smartphones,
cars, and even kitchen appliance, to the Internet. IoT device is any standalone Internet-
connected device that can be monitored and/or controlled from a remote location; while an IoT
Ecosystem is a complex interconnected system where it allows different components that
enable businesses, governments, and consumers to connect to their IoT devices.

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Parts of IoT Ecosystem
1. Entity – It includes business, governments, and consumers.
2. Physical Layer – This is the hardware that makes an IoT device, including sensors
and networking gears.
3. Network Layer – This is the Internet communication layer responsible for
transmitting the data collected by the physical layer to different devices.
4. Application Layer – This includes the protocols and interfaces that devices use to
identi-fy and communicate.
5. Remotes – These enables entities to connect and control IoT devices.
6. Dashboard – It displays information about the IoT ecosystem and is generally housed
on a remote.
7. Analysis – It is the software system that analyzes the data generated by IoT devices.

8. Data Storage – This is where data from IoT device is stored.

Business Process Automation (BPA)

Business Process Automation (BPA) is the process of managing data, information, and
processes to reduce costs, resources and investments. BPA increases productivity by
automating key business processes through computing technology. This process is geared
toward implementing software applications to automate routine business tasks through
initiation, execution, and completion while achieving enterprise-wide workflow efficiency. An
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is often conceived as a BPA’s implementation
outcome.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system refers to a business system and software
package which integrate and streamline data across the company into one (1) complete system
to support the needs of the entire enterprise. It is designed to enhance all aspects of operations
by taking processes and functions that were previously disjointed, supported by various legacy
systems, and seamlessly integrating and coordinating them.

Legacy systems are older, standalone, diverse systems which were used by the business indus-
try. These systems were created individually to satisfy one (1) specific area of business alone.

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EVOLUTION AND TREND OF ERP
ERP History

1913 Engr. Ford Whitman Harris developed the Economic Order Quantity
(EOQ) Model, a paper-based manufacturing system for production schedul-
ing

1964 Toolmaker Black and Decker is the first company to adopt a Material Re-
quirements Planning (MRP), a software-based integrated information system
designed to improve productivity for business. MRP was the result of the
combination of EOQ concepts and mainframe computers.

1983 MRP II was developed. It featured modules as a key software architectural

component and integrated core manufacturing components, which include
purchasing, bill of materials, scheduling, and contract management.
As computer technology evolved through the 1980s, concepts like MRP II
were developed to handle business activities beyond manufacturing, incor-
porating finance, customer relationship management, and human resources
data

1990 Gartner, Inc., a leading technology research and advisory company, coined
this new category of business management software, Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP).
From the 1990s until the beginning of the 21st century, ERP adaptation
proliferated as more organizations relied on it to streamline core business
processes and improve data visibility.

As the use of ERP rapidly grows in the industry, the cost of implementing an ERP
system has begun to climb as well. Not only in terms of hardware’s and software’s expensive
capital in-vestments, but it often requires additional costs for custom coding, consultants, and
training nowadays. Concurrently, the ERP technology has evolved to embrace the Internet. It
integrated new features and functionalities such as product life cycle management (PLM),
supply chain management (SCM), and customer relationship management (CRM).

ERP has also entered the use of cloud services. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is a
software li-censing model in which access to the software is provided on a subscription basis,
with the soft-ware being located on external servers rather than on servers located in-house.
The cloud offers a more affordable and alternative workaround for ERP, which lowers both
operational expenses and capital expenses.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF ERP
The distinctive characteristics of ERP are as follows:

• Transforms an enterprise into an information-driven enterprise

• Fundamentally models a process-oriented enterprise
• Enables a rea-time enterprise
• Elevates information technology strategy as part of the business strategy
• A mass-user-oriented application environment.

WHEN DOES A COMPANY NEED AN ERP SYSTEM?

1. Desire for growth
There are existing process and systems which might not be able to manage an
increasing number of end users and transactions within the company. An ERP system
is highly sug-gested for a growing company because it can handle and standardize the
continuous growth of processes and integrated data across the organization.

2. Too many business systems supporting processes

Running various business systems in a company to support different processes can
cause confusion and inefficient workflow within the organization. Different systems in
the company also mean different IT maintenance team per system. Additionally, each
sys-tem’s upgrade can cost huge monetary allotment for the company. Therefore, a
company needs an ERP system to have an organized, effective, and efficient workflow
within the organization.

3. Business lacks compliance

Government and institutional requirements continue to grow and evolve. Navigating
through numerous legal, regulatory, and supply chain mandates can be complicated and
time- consuming. With the help of an ERP system, the reports, accounting standards,
and documentation can be done satisfactorily.

IV. Activity
Refer to Machine Activity 1 _ file

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V. References:

Arguin, V. (2017, May 4). What is the ERP implementation process? [Web log post].
Retrieved from https://www.acumatica.com/blog/what-is-the-erp-implementation-process/

• Bradford, M (2015). Modern ERP: Select, implement, and use today’s advanced
business systems (3rd Ed.). North Carolina, USA.
• Kale, V. (2016). Enhancing enterprise intelligence: Leveraging ERP, CRM, SCM, PLM,
BPM, and BI. USA: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group.

• Kenton, W. (2017). Software as a service – Saas [web log post]. Retrieved from
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/software-as -service - saas.asp
• Kenton, W. (2018). Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) [web log post]. Retrieved
from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/mrp.asp
• Meaning of Technology (n.d.). In Oxford Dictionaries. Retrieved from
https://en.osford dictionaries.com/ definition/technology
• What is ERP?(n.d.). In Oracle. Retrieved from https://www.oracle/applications/erp/
what-is-erp.html

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