Title:	DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ERP SYSTEM FOR UNIVERSITIES
Author(s):	Alina Andreica , Daniel Stuparu , Florina Covaci
ISBN:	978-972-8924-79-9
Editors:	Miguel Baptista Nunes, Pedro Isaías and Philip Powell
Year:	2009
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Software design, multi-layer architecture, object oriented & abstraction principles, flexible module integration, ERP information system, workflow manageme
Type:	Full Paper
First Page:	315
Last Page:	322
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	The paper focuses on principles for increasing efficiency in software design: multi-layer architecture and layer autonomy, advanced object oriented design based on systematic abstraction principles, design patterns, flexibility in module integration and communication, systematic workflow management, efficient database access and design. We integrate these principles in the design and implementation of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) type system adapted to high education institutions, containing Cashier, Finance, Accountancy, Warehouse, Acquisitions, Assets, Grants modules, and decision assistance facilities. We address means of managing hierarchical data structures and efficiency issues in respect with processing them. We also present a data mining technique for processing postgresql logs in order to optimize database access. The advantages of pursuing the above stated principles are discussed in the implementation stages of the system, and in designing a flexible framework for efficiently integrating the system’s modules and offering decision assistance facilities for all management levels
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