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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.