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Value Chain Thinking

Xiaomeng Su 7th,November

Outline 4.0 Introduction 4.1 The value chain principle 4.2 R/3 and the value chain 4.3 Overview of part two:value chain thinking. 4.4 Examples.

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Introduction z R/3 provides cross-functional integration of business process. z Functional versus process-bassed structure. z This chapter will examine key scenarios in the value activity areas. y y y y y y y y y

Sales and distribution Production planning Procurement Financial accounting Business planning and controlling Organization and human resources management. Capital asset management Finance management Customer service

Organisational functions A function is a unit in an organisation that carries out a set of related activities. Usually, these activities require special competence or equipment. Examples: Marketing Sales Procurement R&D

Systems Janitor administration

Course registry

Teaching

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Processes

A business process is a sequence of activities that result in value for a customer Typically resources from several functions are required to carry out a process

Processes cross functions

Course

Systems Janitor administration

Course registry

Teaching

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Function oriented

IT systems

Functions in an organisation Personnel

R&D

Market/ Sales

Production

Service

Financials

Each IT system supports its own function

Process-based structure

Orderhandling Productdevelopment Customerservice Financial reporting

Financials Personnel

R&D

Market/ Sales

Production

Service

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4.1 Value Chain principle z The concept of value chain.

y Professor Michael E. Porter y Value chain as a tool for ascertaining a company’s competitive advantage.

z Value activities y Primary y Support

z A better organization structure can be created around the value activities that can most improve a company’s competitive advantage.

The Value Chain - Activities

Firm infrastructure Support activities

Human Resource Management Technology development Procurement

Primary activities

Inbound logistics

Operations

Outbound logistics

Marketing & Sales

Service

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ERP means integration

•ERP definition Software solution that addresses the enterprise needs taking the process view of an organisation to meet the organisational goals tightly integrating all functions of an enterprise. •PP 64 figure 4-3

4.2 R/3 and the value chain z SAP provides over 800 best business practise(scenarios) in Business Blueprint. y Logical models for the optimisation of specific business processes. y Both primary and supportive value activities. y Reflect the experience of a wide range of industries. y R/3 logistics applications are effective for the streamlining of value activities.

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4.3 Overview of part 2 z Part 2 (process design) will cover events from the request of a order to the delivery of product to customer. z Part 2 overview, pp 65 figure 4-4.

Example1: order-to-delivery of copy machine Customer

Sales rep.

Supplier

Order Customer info Purchase order Quote

Plant

ERP Production order Accounting

General ledger

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The value chain Support

Order Administration

Competitors & Products Mailings Calendar etc

Contracts Returns Delivery Schedules Product proposals Availability & Credit check Completion check

Pricing Configuration EDI Follow-up etc

Shipping

Invoicing

Picking/Packing Pricing Credit check Follow-up etc

Pricing Bonus Grouping Invoice List Debit/Credit etc

Copy Machine

Sales Support

Inquiry

Quotation

Sales Order Processing

Delivery

Production Project Financial update Human Resource

Service

Transport planning

Purchase

GI

Invoice

Financial update Profit. Analysis Quality

Corporate Plan

Example2: AMCC z Applied Micro Circuits Corporation delovepes circuits. z The main reason for reengieer was to better meet the customer needs. z SAP was chosen. z Main benefits: y Respond to customer inquiries immediately y Break down functional barrier and achieve integration.

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