BPH_PIS1 Corporate Information Systems 1

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Jaromír Skorkovský, CSc. (lecturer)
Ing. Martina Gajdová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Jaromír Skorkovský, CSc.
Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Vlasta Radová
Supplier department: Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Mon 8:00–9:50 P104
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BPH_PIS1/01: Mon 12:00–13:50 VT206, J. Skorkovský
BPH_PIS1/02: Wed 8:00–9:50 VT206, except Wed 3. 4., M. Gajdová
Prerequisites
The subject is related to the knowledge acquired in the preceding courses, particularly the ones based on Computer science and economics such as Introduction to computer science and Introduction to information technologies, Accounting or subjects related to Company management.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 44 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 20/44, only registered: 0/44, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/44
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course synthesizes knowledge from previous studies in computer science and economics. Students will learn the principles of designing and implementing Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) in companies, the benefits of using these tools, and the security risks involved. The characteristics of these systems, their categorization, an overview of the systems on the market, and basic terminology will be provided. Aspects related to the implementation of these systems and the management of implementation projects will be discussed. The marketing methods used in selling ERP and the characteristics of the market segment for this commodity will be addressed. Students will be introduced to a selected ERP's structure and essential functions from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Each student will work on their database instance, made accessible using cloud technology. The course includes an introduction to selected process management techniques used in managing implementation projects and for management and decision support following the interpretation of information provided by ERP systems expressly. It includes the Theory of Constraints, project management using the Critical Chain Method, Balanced Score Card, basics of OLAP technology, and selected market analysis tools such as Balanced Score Card, Boston Matrix, Gartner Magic Matrix, Ishikawa Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, Kepner-Tregoe Method and the use of process optimization tools using the Linear Programming Method. The following will be presented: the basics of the principles and use of Little's Law, the principles of the Drum-Buffer-Rope, and the Yield Management method. The course's main objectives are: understanding the reasons for using an ERP system as an indispensable tool for process management; learning the primary links and functions of ERP itself; learning about the market and the nature of the business of selling software products and associated services. The processes modeled in the Business Central system will allow an understanding of how processes work in companies and how they can be managed. It will enable an understanding of the basis of modern management methods and the definition of problems " embedded" in several business and production processes where customers expect the use of ERP tools to help reduce the negative impact of these problems, defining the benefits that customers expect from a successful ERP implementation. Each student will encounter these issues daily in their future work experience, and the knowledge gained in this course will give them a better understanding and a distinct competitive advantage—the learning outcomes of PIS1 serve as a prerequisite for the follow-up course BPH_PIS2. Students will learn how to set up and operate the system, which is required for the follow-up course. Students will use the Business Central system 4 hours weekly in the follow-up course.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- understand the reasons for using modern ERP systems;
- orientation in the ERP market;
- interpret the nature of services associated with the implementation of these systems;
- perform a pre-sales analysis, based on customer requirements in order to design a perimeter of a solution based on the functions of ERP systems;
- define the benefits of using ERP systems;
- use of methods of operation management in order to suggest optimal solution for customer ;
Syllabus
  • Week 1: Basics of operations management; characteristics of ERP I, information systems market, terminology I, ERP architecture, access to instances and passwords, setting up roles and companies in ERP, basics of control (filtering, searching), screen structure Week 2: Theory of constraints I; characteristics of ERP II, Terminology II, syntax, purchasing model and impacts/impacts in warehouses, balances, and general ledger Week 3: Theory of Constraints II; expected benefits of using ERP, critical factors and risks, staffing of projects and implementation teams, sales model and impacts/impacts in warehouses, balances, and general ledger Week 4: Product mix from TOC perspective, critical chain I; chart of accounts and warehouse location setup, Item transfer model Week 5: Critical chain II; payment modeling in accounts receivable and accounts payable Week 6: SWOT, Boston matrix and Product lifecycle, Gartner magic matrix; balancing inventory items in relation to Costing methods Week 7: Ishikawa Fishbone diagram, Pareto analysis; CRM basics-contact cards, opportunities, contact segmentation, Pareto analysis model in Business Central Week 8: Kepner-Tregoe method; creating financial reports in Business Central Week 9: Balanced Scorecard and Little's Law; Budget Models I Week 10: Fundamentals of Optimization with Linear Programming; Budget Models II Week 11: Drum-Buffer-Rope method; Production Order Model I Week 12: Yield Management; Production Order Model I Week 13: Review of the discussed methods; Analytical Tools for Sales in Business Central.
Literature
    required literature
  • BASL, Josef. Podnikové informační systémy : podnik v informační společnosti. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2002, 142 s. ISBN 8024702142. info
  • VYMĚTAL, Dominik Dr.Sc. Podnikové informační systémy-ERP (Enterprise Information Systems-ERP). první. Karviná: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, Obchodně- podnikatelská fakulta v Karviné, 2010, 453 pp. ISBN 978-80-7248-618-2. info
  • VYMĚTAL, Dominik. Základy informatiky pro ekonomy. Karviná: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2009, 123 s. ISBN 9788072485345. info
  • Informační systémy a jejich řízení. Edited by Jiří Voříšek. 1. vyd. Praha: Bankovní institut, 1997, 278 s. info
    recommended literature
  • POUR, Jan. Informační systémy a elektronické podnikání. Praha, 2001. ISBN 80-245-0277-5. info
  • BASL, Josef. Podnikové informační systémy : podnik v informační společnosti. Edited by Roman Blažíček. 3., aktualiz. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2012, 323 s. ISBN 9788024743073. URL info
  • BASL, Josef, Pavel MAJER and Miroslav ŠMÍRA. Teorie omezení v podnikové praxi : zvyšování výkonnosti podniku nástroji TOC. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2003, 213 s. ISBN 80-247-0613-X. info
  • Náhradní obsah: Your First 20 Hours with Business Central Paperback, Jeremy Vyska, ISBN 979-8-7764-9772-9,2021
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Field Guide, Erik Hougaard, 978-1078241267, 2109
  • GOLDRATT, Eliahu. It is Obvious. Interquality, 2010. ISBN 978-80-902770-6-9. info
  • RUSSELL, Roberta S. and Bernard TAYLOR. Operations management : along the supply chain : international student version. 6th ed. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2009, xxviii, 77. ISBN 9780470233795. info
  • RUSSELL, Roberta S. and Bernard TAYLOR. Operations management : creating value along the supply chain. 6th ed. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2009, xxix, 776. ISBN 9780470095157. info
  • RUSSELL, Roberta S. and Bernard TAYLOR. Operations management : quality and competitiveness in a global environment. 5th ed. Hoboken: Wiley, 2006, xxii, 808. ISBN 0471692093. info
  • A modern approach to operations management. Edited by Ram Naresh Roy. New Delhi: New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, 2005, xiv, 330 p. ISBN 8122423261. info
  • GOLDRATT, Eliyahu M. and Jeff COX. Cíl : proces trvalého zlepšování. Translated by Libuše Trávníčková - Luboš Trávníček. 2. přepracované vyd. Praha: InterQuality, 2001, 333 s. ISBN 8090277020. info
  • GOLDRATT, Eliyahu M. Kritický řetěz. Translated by Jan Jirák. Vyd. 1. Praha: InterQuality, 1999, 200 s. ISBN 80-902770-0-4. info
  • GOLDRATT, Eliyahu M. The haystack syndrome : sifting information out of the data ocean. Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.: North River Press, 1990, 262 s. ISBN 0884270890. info
  • GOLDRATT, Eliyahu M. Theory of constraints. Great Barrington: North River Press, 1990, x, 161 s. ISBN 0-88427-166-8. info
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises, modeling of typical case studies using the ERP system and subsequent discussions, self-study. For the study of ERP MS Dynamics 365 Business Central a package of teaching materials supplied by the instructor including e-learning is used. Access to the system is individually set up for each student using cloud technology.
Assessment methods
For standard full-time study the courses will be split into 13 blocs of lectures and every block will be 2 hours. Related seminars will also be split into 13 blocs and every block will be 2 hours. The subject is not provided for combined or other forms of study except for full-time study. Taking into consideration the complex characteristics of the subject the tuition requires, that the course switches often from lectures to hands-on procedures and vice versa, so the attendance is mandatory for lectures and seminars. In every lesson the teacher will require discussion about the subject and will present real case studies from his expertise for a better understanding of usage of managerial methods and tools. Students will be supplied by the latest available demo version of an ERP system and it is expected, that this demo version will be installed on their private computers in order to check acquired skills during self study. The student ability to operate demo version of ERP during seminars will be continuously checked by teacher. The first part of the final exam will consist of a written part, in which the student will prepare a basis for the subsequent oral exam about managerial methods and the second hands on part where the student will present a required example of a daily processes in ERP. The question will be supplied in advance and will be stored on the university server.The manuals and power points presentation related to every provided chapter will be stored on that server as well as written materials, which help to model required processes in ERP system. Any copying, keeping a record of tests or carrying the tests out, using forbidden aids including any communication devices or any other breach of objectivity of the exam is regarded as a failure to meet the obligations of the subject and as a serious breach of study regulations. As a consequence, the teacher grades the student with "F" and the dean is allowed to initiate a disciplinary action, which might lead to the termination of the studies. The questions used for BPH_PIS1 testing is considered as a basics for questions used for Bachelor's final state examination. The acquired knowledge of BPH_PIS1 will be useful for elaboration of Bachelor's thesis.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Přednášky jsou dostupné online a ze záznamu.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Pokud by byl max počet studentů překročen, je potřeba přidat další seminární skupinu nebo přesunout semináře do učebny s více jak 24 PC
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Teacher's information
The course cannot be studied remotely
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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