Chapter 2. J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3

J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld is a network-centric, object-oriented, multinational ERP software package that provides customers with the flexibility to quickly adapt business processes to meet market demands, and the ability to capitalize on the latest functionality and lower costs offered by emerging technologies. As databases and operating systems began to change more quickly, companies required an open architecture that provided progressive platform flexibility.

J.D. Edwards responded by delivering OneWorld, an integrated suite of client-server applications based on the company’s Configurable Network Computing (CNC) architecture.

OneWorld offers a complete, integrated suite of ERP applications for today’s commercial organizations. From traditional ERP modules to industry-specific functionality, OneWorld addresses the critical business requirements of the fast-moving, resourceful ventures that compete and succeed in today’s global economy.

Financial Applications

General accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial modeling and budgeting, financial reporting, fixed assets, cash-basis accounting. Full concurrent-use international capabilities including roughly 23 languages (including double-byte Janji,) and numerous currencies along with specialized taxation, tariff accounting and regulatory management modules to accommodate local requirements in each location. OneWorld is also designed to accommodate and comply with new and changing currencies as they evolve. For example, OneWorld is well-positioned to respond to the proposed single European currency requirements; existing functionality enables multicurrency processing, including pricing, dual currency general ledger restatement and flexible fixed asset rules.

Manufacturing Capabilities

Shop floor management, product data management, forecasting, scheduling, capacity planning, change management, work order management, facilities planning, procurement, maintenance management, configuration management, environmental management. Single Pass planning capabilities centralize multiple locations and mixed-mode production processes under one worldwide Requirements Planning umbrella. Specialized manufacturing capabilities include process, discrete, mixed mode and repetitive modes of manufacturing.

Distribution/Logistics

Inventory management, stock valuation and management, warehouse management, transportation management, load and delivery management, labor management, and electronic commerce.

Human Resources

Payroll, time accounting, benefits administration, Human Resources budgeting, position control, turnover analysis, organizational development, recruiting management, multiskill search, job posting, salary and wage administration, and ad hoc reporting.

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