NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, GANDHINAGR

ENTERPRISE RESOURSE
PLANNING
Assignment 2

 ERP MODULE
 CASE STUDY ON ROURKELA STEEL PLANT

SUBMITTED TO- SUBMITTED BY-

PROF. AMISHA MEHTA PRIYAL PURANDARE

SANVEE READLAN
Contents
ERP Module ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Human Resource (HR) ......................................................................................................................... 3
Case study ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................... 5
ERP at Rourkela Steel Plant ................................................................................................................. 5
Why did RSP implement ERP?............................................................................................................. 5
Implementation .................................................................................................................................. 6
Current ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Benefits from the system .................................................................................................................... 7
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 7
References .............................................................................................................................................. 7
ERP Module
Human Resource (HR)
Human Resource modules in particular are used to track different people-related
functions, such as planning, payroll, administration, development, hiring, and more.
Business services, like Standard Operating Procedures, job postings, news, forums,
tracking of work hours, and benefits, etc., can all be unified into one module, which
makes overall management and decision-making easier.

Benefits of using HR modules

 Automated processes that free up management- An ERP module data, once set
up, will be more accessible. This simultaneously makes it easier to enter and pull
data together into reports. And because large parts of daily tasks can be
automated, you can ensure that what you need to complete is actually achieved.
 Enhanced sharing of information and collaboration- With ERP for HR, data is
stored in a central location, or brought together to a central location, which
means that data from different sources can be shared faster and easier.
 Management gains a clearer picture of HR- For example, in most modules you
can track overtime hours of employees, and receive alerts when overtime is past
a certain threshold.
 Data is kept up-to-date
 Reduced licensing expenses

Latest Technological Insights

Sage Accpac HRMS (Human Resource Management System): As a part of Sage

Software Inc.'s Sage Pro ERP, Sage Accpac HRMS provides support for a variety of HR
tasks, including benefits, training, recruiting and compliance. The module offers a
flexible design that lets users select their own database platform, including SQL or
MSDE (Microsoft Desktop Engine).

Sage Accpac HRMS also includes powerful reporting and analysis tools that provide
customized insight on almost any HR issue. Hundreds of standard report templates are
included. An integrated database is designed to feed a steady flow of information to
managers and staff.
This solution is a good choice that gives users a voice in its design and operation. It's
tailored for midsize manufacturing businesses.
Microsoft Axapta Human Resource Management III: Compatible with the Microsoft
Dynamics AX ERP and building on HR support provided by Axapta versions I and II, this
module supplies features that support the career development of individual employees
— a capability overlooked by many other HR modules.

The software aims to help businesses create professional development plans focused on
employee's goals and skills. Features include a "competence framework" with a
development process that incorporates personal interviews, training curriculums, skills
matching, skill-gap analysis and other components. The software's various processes
are collaborative and allow follow-up from employees and managers to improve
dialogue between the two groups.
Microsoft Corp. isn't exactly renowned for its innovative application software, but
Microsoft Axapta Human Resource Management III is a pleasing exception to the rule.
Case study- A success story
Abstract
Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) is one of the integrated steel plants of SAIL producing mainly
flat products. In order to improve product quality, increase customer satisfaction and to
sustain the global competition, ERP in the existing infrastructure of the steel industry is
essential as it helps reduction in day to day efforts in managing business transactions in
the long run. In such a global competition era, ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) has
become the focus of corporate operation and management.

The objective of this case is to investigate the suitability and the implementation status
of ERP systems in Rourkela Steel Plant.

ERP at Rourkela Steel Plant

On the face of a strong competition from the other steel plants in the National and
International level, the company has to provide better service to business partners as
well as minimize the production cost of the Products. Management information should
be available on the desktop for faster decision making. The current information systems
at RSP cover critical areas like Finance, Materials, Marketing, Payroll, Employee Service
Record information, Maintenance, Production planning & control (SMS to mills
coverage), System to raise DA/TC etc and is based on Sun computer and Oracle 7
database. Business information is transferred between in- house developed online PPC
system, from new Sun system using Oracle 10G. The software functionality in E3K has
been in wide use.

Why did RSP implement ERP?

•To maintain increasing business needs of RSP there is a problem of scalability.

•Proper disaster recovery/backup systems is lacking. So in case of major breakdown of

these computers both business system and production system of RSP is hampering.

•The software is mostly discrete in functionality and support only the mapped
process/function without much enterprise level integration. This results in duplication of
data and effort and inappropriate mapping of functional requirement.

• The existing system did not support streamlined business processes.

• The system required continuous involvement of programmers for day to day business
transaction.

• There were risks of obsolescence/unavailable components for replacements.

Implementation
To replace E3K system. Present application software of E3K w a s not compatible
with any latest computer that offers Oracle 10G database. Hence, complete re-
engineering of all E3K software was required. ERP can also transform RSP from
discrete island of information to business data warehouse where the user can get the
right information at right time from right source for strategic and operational decision
making on real time basis. It also introduces best business practices and
prepares RSP to compete better in future.

RSP Finance and Materials are fully computerized by legacy systems and are tightly
linked with RSP’s other on-line computerized systems in Dispatching, Personnel,
Production etc. As all existing applications are mission critical, seamless
implementation without any break of service anywhere, has been the prime
consideration in selecting the areas.

Current
The present software in use has been developed in-house by Computer and
information Technology Department at RSP(C&IT). The back-end data servers are on
RISC platform running Solaris 2.5 as the Operating system. The majority of the
applications have been built using COBOL, C,Pro*C and Pro*COBOL and are Oracle 7.0. C
& IT department also has the ppc system using a different RISC server and Oracle 10G.

The above applications are integrated by a central TCP/IP/Ethernet network

backbone having 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps fiber optic links across many locations in
plant and township. There are about 1650 nodes in this network where 1380
workstations/desktops,180 dumb terminals and 30 servers in business , PPC, MES etc
are connected across various departments in RSP. Antivirus deployed for network
connectivity layer2 and layer3 switches for inter connectivity is used. It also has
connectivity through CISCO routers and RAS.

Integrated Material Management System (IMMS)

At present RSP is having IMMS with in-house built software. Integration with various
modules like financial accounting, sales invoicing, costing, cmms systems and e-
procurement module is done. On-line Integrated Material Management system(IMMS)
covers all the areas of Material Management like cataloging, material planning, purchase
order placement, inspection activities, material receipts, stores transactions & inventory
management, payment modules etc.It deals with multiple options based on deep
cascading query facilities and inventory Analysis, Surplus/Obsolete, and Nonmoving
identification.
Benefits from the system
 ERP has industry best practices embedded which improves business processes.
 ERP brings with it the capability to provide automated controls and ERP
enabled practices.
 Capturing data at source will help to improve transparent
 Better decision support and up-to-the minute information.
 Proper integration of people, process and technology

Conclusion
All major processes related to the functions of Finance, Materials Management, Sales &
Distribution, Production planning and execution, Plant Maintenance and Quality
Management. Can be configured and customized for RSP in the ERP system.

References
 http://interscience.in/IJICA_Vol1_Iss1/Paper_5.pdf (CASE STUDY)
 Growth Magazine, MTI. Ranchi
 https://www.sail.co.in/rourkela-steel-plant/about-rourkela-steel-plant