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Essentials of Business Processes and Information Systems

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Magal and Word have written a unique book about integrated business processes that combines reading with hands-on practice. The on-line exercises from WileyPLUS complement the book and offer a way to practice the concepts presented in their book. Although the book supports SAP it is a good starting point to understanding the basic concepts of any integrated system and the possible process improvements that can be achieved.

This book does an excellent job presenting how companies can effectively use ERP by focusing on common business processes: procurement, production, and fulfillment. The books makes a clear and succinct presentation of how functional areas of an organization interact through triggers created by various types of documents within these processes. Not only are these documents discussed, but facsimiles of document 'hard copies' are presented so that readers can see the paper equivalents of documents that are increasingly electronic only. Because of the clarity of the presentation, regardless of one's background knowledge of business processes, the material is easy to understand yet not written in a way that would seem simplistic to a knowledgeable reader.

When used as a textbook, the book has a number of very positive features. The chapters are short, so students don't get overwhelmed with content. The document illustrations mentioned previously are very well done. Key terms are highlighted and well defined in the text. Supporting stories and examples are used, but not to excess. I have found the book better than books that are much longer because of its focus on keeping things simple. Students like the book as well, which is rare for most textbooks.

For classes where students are introduced to ERP for the first time (particularly SAP ERP), I believe this is the best book on the market at this time. For professionals and others unfamiliar with ERP but wanting to get a sense of what it is, how it works, and what its benefit is to an organization, this book is well worth the read and a fraction of the cost you'd pay for other books.

This book was great. It is very easy to read and supplies plenty of real-world examples to help the student fully understand the topics. To all professors in search of a great textbook for your ERP course, this is the text you should choose!

Very informational book. Explains reasoning behind the business processes associated with ERP systems and financial impacts associated with certain steps. Gives great examples and definitions. Give it an A+.

This book is very easy to read with great real-world examples throughout. Magal and Word thoroughly explain the history of enterprise systems and how they are used to manage the business process. I found it easy to follow because the same ficticious company was used thorughout the book to explain each step in detail. Overall great book!

I purchased this book to use in my MIS class at Miami University, that is the one in Ohio and the one that has been around longer than Florida has been a state and certainly longer the University of Miami.

This has been a very good book for this class. It is a relatively easy read and due to the size of the book doesn't fill you with reading dread when you sit down to read.

The concepts are covered very well and are easy to understand. When paired with the Wiley Plus online program the concepts come to life through exercises that really reinforce your learning.

The pricing on this book is great as my campus bookstore wanted over $50 for it and with the free 2day prime shipping for students you certainly can't complain.

Very happy with this purchase, and it has a great resale value for when I finish the course.

This book is a very useful tool. The authors are clear and straight to the point. Pictures also make it easier to visualize the business processes from beginning to end.

I needed this book for school and it came very quickly and in great shape. I would definitely order another book from here again next semester.

book arrived in good condition as promised and arrived on time. Would buy from this seller again.

The registration code should be packed with a new book. But I didn't get it. Do you have one?