Paper presented at Indo-Germen International Conference (AGSE 2013)

1. Faculty
of Management
Author:
Jinal Patel (Student, CEPT University)
Dr. Gayatri Doctor (Associate Professor, CEPT University)

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ERP
GIS
ERP and GIS Integration
Integration Interfaces
Worldwide Cases
Case Study
 Cochin Port
 Reliance Infra
 Torrent Power

3. “techniques and concepts for integrated management of
business as a whole from the viewpoint of the effective use of
management resources to improve the efficiency of enterprise
management.”[1]
[1] Alexis Leon,2008

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ERP implementation time 1-3 years and cost
1-3% of the turnover and still project fails [1]
ERP
Vendors
[1] Alexis Leon,2008

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“technological tool for comprehending geography and
making intelligent decisions” [1]
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GIS maps are interactive - layers of information to a
base map [2]
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Objects, Attributes
and tools to manage
behavior [3]
[1][2] (ESRI,2007), [3] (Abou-ghanem & Arfaj,2008)

6. “Challenge is that companies implement multiple applications for
a reason; each is designed to support the needs of a particular
user group in performing their specific task” [1]
Visualizing data maps more relevant than looking at data
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Logistic :
shorter order cycle, more reliable deliveries, better
warehouse management and transportation cost under
control [2]
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Marketing :
all marketing mix components [3]
[1] Scribe Software, [2] (Aydin & Serman,2006), [3] (Hess, Rubin & West,2004)

7. •Utilities (water, electric, gas, waste, recycling), Waterways, Airports
•Ports, Oil and Gas Production
•Defense and Public Security
•Service Providers (Routing and Logistics)
•Real Estate, Forestry and Foreign Products
•Local Governments
[1]
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Improve Resource Utilization
Improve operational efficiency
Improve workforce productivity
Reduce service cost
Elevate customer service and decision making
[2]
[1] (ESRI,2007), [2] (Abou-ghanem & Arfaj,2008)

8. Different ways of Integration [1]
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1.
2.
Use passive middleware
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Build or purchase software connectors that directly
connect a given ERP and GIS package
Deploy frameworks for comprehensive integration with
given GIS package from ERP vendor
Most successful integrations are by ESRI (World’s
leader in GIS) and SAP (World’s leader in ERP) [2]
[1] (Elisabeth Horwitt, 2009), [2] (ESRI, 2013)

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ESRI and SAP Technical Interfaces [1]
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SAP RFC (Remote Function Calls) connectors
Third-party connectors - include the Way Control Broker (CB)
from Information Builders which is component-based and
allows director connection to packaged and legacy back-end
systems
SAP generic GIS connector – is passive middleware
Third-party EAI (Enterprise Application Integration)
SAP EAI (Enterprise Application Interface) – e.g. SAP
Exchange Infrastructure to facilitate the exchange of
information in terms of protocols, connectivity and format
ESRI’s partner solutions - The SICAD-APX (application
exchange) is an EAI solution from AED-SICAD (an ESRI
partner)
[1] (ESRI, 2013)

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Sivan Design – customized GIS solution with ERP
Geo-ERPTM – consists of 3 platforms
• LAPS - Land and Properties System
• IGIS - Infrastructure Geographic Information System
• CMMS - Contracts Management and Maintenance Sys
[1] . (Daniela Litan, Virgolici, & Raduta, 2011)

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Enmax Corporation in Canada [1]
 Data architecture of Oracle
 Reduced redundancies and encourage cross flow of
information
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Germany-ivl GmbH [2]
 SmallWorld GIS with SAP R/3 using product GISConnectTM
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GPU Energy [3]
 Virtual database and business process integration
[1] (James B. Pick,2007), [2] (Litan, Velicanu, Teohari & Virgolici, 2011), [3] (Litan et. al.,2011)

12. • Autonomous body under Gov. of India
• 13 million metric tons of cargo and 100 vessels
• Increased demand for operational efficiency, effective facility
management, security management – need for IT System!!!
• Port Information System (iPINS) – SAP based ERP with the
help of TCS
• Operational, Financial, Estate and HR system with real time interface
to Indian customs, port users, Banks and port community system of IPA
• Tabular data into maps to visualize spatial data of land assets
[1] (TCS Client Experience Case Study, 2009)

13. • Rinfra distribute electricity to more than 25 mn
consumers across India – MP, AP, Kerala,
Karnataka, Goa, Delhi, Mumbai
• To map, model and manage its asset, maintenance and operation.
• GIS with SAP (PM and CCS module) and SCADA (Supervisory
control and data acquisition) – real time data analysis and updates
• Helps find work order location and find related faults – reducing
resolution time and increasing customer satisfaction
• Field Crew – GIS based operations & maintenance application to manage
outages and energy audits
• Decision Makers rely on GIS for visual representation of network, facility
search option, work order management
[1] ESRI’s Case Study of RInfra

14. • Generation capacity of 1647.5 MW (500 MW
operational)
• 10 bn units of power distribution to
Ahmedabad, G’nagar and Surat with 2.25 mn
customer base
• SAP based ERP for an entire organization
• further integration with GIS and SCADA to enhance customer
service level
• Identifying customer’s connectivity with the Network Asset, Network
Mapping, Distribution Network Modeling, Load Flow Analysis, Meter
Management and Outage Management
• Determining technical loss, network planning, optimization of
distribution system and load forecasting
[1] (BizTech2.com, 2008)

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