ICRC will continue on with the configuration, integration and implementation of the software. I've heard SAP referred to as an ERP solution. ERP stands for E nterprise R esources P lanning. One satellite system provided functionality in recruiting, another in classification, another in training. An ERP solution offers all that different functionality in one software package.
Any data collected in one function is available for use in another.
For instance, once you collect data from an employee on their competencies and qualifications, that data can be used in employee development, career planning, and workforce planning. Similarly, appraisal information can be used in performance management and RIF placements. This ability to integrate previously separate business functions into a single software system has great appeal to both management and the information technology community. The use of HR information technology is an attempt to bring our personnel office workload more in line with the reductions that have already occurred. It is hoped that through the use of SAP HR software, personnel office workload will be more manageable and service to customers will improve.