What is Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)?
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Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is a complete set of business applications for managing and automating processes for your enterprise. It is also known as Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Oracle Apps,
Oracle Applications, and Oracle Financials on the market.
Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) version 12 is an internet-enabled product that can be managed from a single site. Version 12 is current as of 2018. A company can operate a single data center with a single
database, like other ERP products. The suite was launched in February 2007 and contains several products lines which users can implement into their own businesses. Oracle EBS includes the company’s enterprise
resource planning (ERP) product as well as supply chain management (SCM) and customer relationship management (CRM) applications. Each application is licensed separately so companies can select the
combination that is suitable for their business processes.
Like rival offerings from vendors such as SAP and Microsoft, Oracle E-Business Suite was designed to help users manage global businesses, improve decision making, reduce costs and increase corporate
performance. E-Business Suite contains application modules that support different aspects of CRM, ERP and SCM operations, including customer service management, financial management, human capital management,
project portfolio management, procurement, and value chain planning and execution. Oracle also has pre-integrated its business intelligence applications with E-Business Suite to provide EBS users with BI and
analytics capabilities.
The Oracle CRM application provides front-office functions which help businesses to increase customers and customer loyalty and satisfaction. The basic functionality includes marketing, order capture,
contracts, field service, and call center functionality. The CRM application also includes internet-focused products such as catalogs, content management, and quote and order management.
The Financials applications include General Ledger, Cash Management, Payables, Receivables, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Property Management, Financial Analyzer, and a self-service expenses function.
Human Resource Management System (HRMS)
The HRMS application helps companies manage the recruit-to-retire process. The application gives users a real-time view of all HR activities, including recruiting, time management, training, compensation,
benefits, and payroll. The HRMS suite integrates fully with the other EBS applications and supplies users with an analytics package that allows the extraction of HR data with ease.
The logistics module allows users to plan, manage, and control the flow and storage of products and services within a business. It provides information to plan future demand and safety stock within the
warehouse. The application can create detailed, constraint-based production schedules and materials plans.
Supply Chain Applications
Supply chain applications power information-driven supply chains. Companies can predict market requirements, innovate in response to volatile market conditions, and align operations across global networks.
Oracle offers industry-specific solutions that include product development, demand management, sales, and operations planning, transportation management, and supply management.
Order management applications can streamline and automate a business’s entire sales order management process, from order promising and order capture to transportation and shipment. Order management also
includes EDI, XML, telesales, and web storefronts. Some of the business benefits that can be achieved include reduced fulfillment costs, reduced order fulfillment cycle time, increased order accuracy, and
greater on-time delivery.
Transportation Management
Transportation management (TMS) provides transportation planning and execution capabilities to shippers and third-party logistics providers. It integrates and streamlines transportation planning, execution,
and freight payment. The TMS function delivers functionalities for all modes of transportation, from full truckload to complex air, ocean, and rail shipments. The benefits of the TMS function include reduced
transportation costs, improved customer service, and greater asset utilization.
Warehouse Management System
Oracle’s Warehouse Management System allows the coordinated movement of goods and information throughout the extended distribution process. The module provides business processes that can deliver efficient
utilization of employees, equipment, and space in the distribution process. Benefits include an acceleration of the flow of products through the supply chain while reducing lead times and releasing working
capital, real-time inventory management, cross-docking, pick-by-line, advanced ship notices (ASN), inbound planning, and yard management.
Oracle’s ERP product is second only to SAP's planning software in sales, and its best-of-breed solution can be found in thousands of companies across the world. The applications that are included in the
E-Business Suite cover the wide range of business processes that are found in any company. The industry-specific solutions supplied by Oracle can reduce time and resources required to implement the solution
and provide businesses with configured business processes that will improve overall effectiveness.
THE AUTHOR
Avinash Panchal
Head of Information Technology
