Glossary and Acronyms
Key terms and acronyms essential to understanding the concepts presented.
Prologue
Introduction to the content and vision of the book.
Main Chapters
1. The Need of the Company
- Strategic use of information and adaptation of customized solutions.
- Financial reporting processes, objectives and management systems (ERP).
- Evolution of organizational needs.
2. Market Offerings
- Analysis of global and local solutions.
- Best practices, technological considerations, and implementation consulting.
3. Evaluation of the Best Option
- Selection criteria, evaluation report and areas involved.
4. Project Management
- Fundamental Concepts: Strategies, roles and project life cycles.
- Initiation, Planning and Execution: Areas of knowledge and project integration.
- Control, Closure and Post-implementation: Monitoring, completion and post-implementation evaluation.
5. User Population
- Types, profiles and skills of users.
- Management indicators and key roles as superusers.
6. Solution Design
- Main components and critical points of the ERP.
- Data migration and strategic vision of the system.
7. Operating Systems and Financial Applications
- Operational structure of the system and its effects on accounting.
- Key financial applications such as general ledger and ETL.
8. Management Databases
- Architecture, user tools and specialized reports.
- Use of information portals and artificial intelligence.
