A Web-based ERP system for business services and supply chain management: Application to real-world process scheduling

A Web-based ERP system developed for attacking business problems and managing real-world business processes ranging from simple office automation procedures to complicated supply chain planning is presented. The system’s Web-aspect provides significant advantages, as the system is distributed throug...

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Published in:European journal of operational research 2008-06, Vol.187 (3), p.1310-1326
Main Authors: Tarantilis, C.D., Kiranoudis, C.T., Theodorakopoulos, N.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automation
Business process management
Business services
Construction project management
Electronic services
Enterprise resource planning
ERP
Heuristic
Office automation
Production scheduling
Studies
Supply chain management
Supply chains
Web-based supply chain management
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Summary:A Web-based ERP system developed for attacking business problems and managing real-world business processes ranging from simple office automation procedures to complicated supply chain planning is presented. The system’s Web-aspect provides significant advantages, as the system is distributed through interoperable, cross-platform and highly pluggable Web-service components. The system involves a powerful workflow engine that manages the entire process event flow within the enterprise increasing efficiency and control at the same time. Business processes, when needed, are controlled by the enterprise quality management system and consequently the ISO directives are accurately followed. A real-world process scheduling system developed for the specific needs of Greek Construction Manufacturing Enterprises is illustrated as a detailed paradigm of the system’s capabilities. The problem was formulated to assign project tasks in form of lots to enterprise resources in order that resources idle time and delays in project preparation time were minimized. The problem was solved by a simple and effective heuristic algorithm.
ISSN:0377-2217
1872-6860
DOI:10.1016/j.ejor.2006.09.015