Multi-site, 3-tier-web architecture, robust security, written in Java & scripting language, good support user-friendly, 3-tier web architecture, excellent scalability, robust security, high latency of VPN’s security, built in Python programming language, very good upgrade frequency, simulation based ERP, Live Tutorial upgrade, Flexible report generation, User friendly, good update frequency | Open Source Enterprise Systems Nilima Rout Eddie Basiliere Chris Mowbray WHY OPEN SOURCE? Very Cheap Very Flexible Vender Independence Increasing Popularity of Businesses History of Open Source 1999 Jorg Jenke Developed using Java and Oracle. 2000 First deployment went into production. 2002 First public training. 2003 Marketing profits emerge for Compiere! 2007 Compiere becomes the #1 Open Source business suite! Open Source: An Emerging Technology Open Source ERP Commercial ERP The source code is open to everyone and it can be modified by the clients according to the requirements It is the legal property of a vendor. The vendor limits access to the underlying source code. Do not need license Do need license Easier integration with current system, maintenance and implementation. Takes long time for implementation, expensive to maintain and complicated. Need lot of customization Internet Based Have to implement on Client side More secure Less secure ERP Industry IMPLICATIONS OF ERP . | Open Source Enterprise Systems Nilima Rout Eddie Basiliere Chris Mowbray WHY OPEN SOURCE? Very Cheap Very Flexible Vender Independence Increasing Popularity of Businesses History of Open Source 1999 Jorg Jenke Developed using Java and Oracle. 2000 First deployment went into production. 2002 First public training. 2003 Marketing profits emerge for Compiere! 2007 Compiere becomes the #1 Open Source business suite! Open Source: An Emerging Technology Open Source ERP Commercial ERP The source code is open to everyone and it can be modified by the clients according to the requirements It is the legal property of a vendor. The vendor limits access to the underlying source code. Do not need license Do need license Easier integration with current system, maintenance and implementation. Takes long time for implementation, expensive to maintain and complicated. Need lot of customization Internet Based Have to implement on Client side More secure Less secure ERP Industry IMPLICATIONS OF ERP INDUSTRY Key Features & Functions of Open Source ERP Systems Features Increased adaptability and visibility. Easier integration with current system. Longevity Lower costs Internet Based Functions Procurement Warehouse Management Production Management CRM Financial Management Reporting & Analytics Market Overview: Open Source ERP systems Less than 20% of ERP Market Share Top of Market Off the shelf ERP Products Open Source ERP -> newer industries Customers Not restricted to long term contract Market OVERVIEW Vendors of Open Source ERP systems Small Startup –> Fortune 500 companies Banking Aerospace Government Health Apparel Micro, small and medium business enterprises Distribution Retail Professional services Manufacturing OpenTaps ERP5 OpenERP Compiere Upgrading Capability High Level Customization High customization Flexible High customization #1 Leader in Open Erp systems. Capable upgrade Functionality & Compatibility All major open source relational databases. Fully Functional Elite CMF
