Modern Enterprise Information Systems
Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) are coherent and integrated software applications that can support a large variety of operational processes and business functions and a focal monitoring, control and coordination tool for all operations that take place in the headquarters and the distinct remote locations of modern enterprises. Via advanced database and communication technologies and sound coverage of diverse business functions, EIS achieve data centralization, integration of business software applications and business process redesign, all in the quest for process optimization, productivity enhancements and gaining of competitive advantage through innovative information technology. For the successful enterprises and organizations within the Information and Knowledge Society, EIS are the backbone transactional information platforms that allow quick response to the challenges emanating from the continuously evolving business landscape. Within the course the following areas related to EIS will be addressed:
- Introduction to EIS (What exactly are they?)
- Architecture and underlying technologies of EIS
- Business functions addressed by modern EIS
- The EIS advantage for large enterprises and SMEs
- Critical success factors for EIS implementation projects
- Methodologies for effective selection and implementation of EIS
- Demos of standard EIS functionality
- Case studies illustrating EIS implementations from Greece and abroad