Re: JBA ML - Global ERP

Paul

I prefer the multiple instance approach. It sure makes it easier to manage
time zone issues, availability issues, etc. We have had good results using a
product call Data Mirror to sync data across systems.

Greg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Crabtree" <PCrabtree@fossil.com>
To: <jbausers-l@midrange.com>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 8:44 AM
Subject: JBA ML - Global ERP


> Sorry for two questions in one day.
>
> We currently have Style implemented independently in the US and Europe and
> are evaluating the possibility of rolling out Style as our global ERP
> solution. I would be interested in feedback from businesses that use Style
> or other System/21 products in their operations around the world. What
> configurations are being run, single instance or multiple instances?
>
> If single instance then how are things like time zone differences,
> communications, system availability, languages, inter company transactions
> etc. handled?
>
> If multiple instances then how are the databases kept in synch across the
> different machines to allow global inventory planning and financial
> reporting?
>
> Any experience shared would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Paul.
> pcrabtree@fossil.com
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