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   <Header>
      <Title>Introduction</Title>
   </Header>
   <GeneralSection>
      <SectionTitle>Description</SectionTitle>
      <Paragraph>This chapter describes the main functions and objectives of the
		Dynamic Enterprise Modeler, or DEM Tool. It provides information about its
		function within LN and
		the relationships between the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler and other ERP modules.
		This chapter also discusses the major building blocks in the Dynamic Enterprise
		Modeler and its global setup requirements.</Paragraph>
   </GeneralSection>
   <GeneralSection>
      <SectionTitle>The DEM Tool in LN</SectionTitle>
      <Paragraph>This section describes the relationships between the Dynamic
		Enterprise Modeler and the LN application packages. The concept of the DEM is also
		explained.</Paragraph>
   </GeneralSection>
   <GeneralSection>
      <SectionTitle>The Dynamic Enterprise Modeler's functionality</SectionTitle>
      <Paragraph>Unlike the LN application packages, you can use the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler
		before the information system is operational. Therefore, you can use the DEM
		Tool to create business models with which you can implement the LN application
		packages.</Paragraph>
      <Paragraph>If an organization decides to implement a new information system
		using LN applications,
		the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler must be used to structure the selection process
		and perform the actual implementation and optimization of the information
		system.</Paragraph>
      <List>
         <ListIntro>To do this, complete the following three phases:</ListIntro>
         <ListItemHead>Selection phase</ListItemHead>
         <ListItem>This phase is used to develop a vision of the implementation
		  and optimization of the ERP modules needed for the new information
		  system.</ListItem>
         <ListItemHead>Implementation phase</ListItemHead>
         <ListItem>This phase is used to implement the LN information system
		  according to the vision made in the selection phase.</ListItem>
         <ListItemHead>Optimization phase</ListItemHead>
         <ListItem>This phase is used to optimize the operational information
		  system implemented in the second phase.</ListItem>
      </List>
      <List>
         <ListIntro>During these three phases, the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler
		  plays the following roles:</ListIntro>
         <ListItem>It functions as a decision support system in the following
		  three cases: <List>
               <ListItem>You develop a vision about how to functionally structure an
				organization.</ListItem>
               <ListItem>You develop a vision about how to organize the business
				processes of the organization.</ListItem>
               <ListItem>You develop a vision about how to integrate the information
				system with these business processes.</ListItem>
            </List>
         </ListItem>
      </List>
      <Paragraph>The DEM Tool assists the implementation of the LN packages according
		to the vision developed with the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler.</Paragraph>
      <Paragraph>After the information system has been implemented, the Dynamic
		Enterprise Modeler can be used to monitor the critical success factors of an
		organization.</Paragraph>
      <List>
         <ListIntro>These roles are carried out in the following ways:</ListIntro>
         <ListItem>During the <Emphasis>selection phase</Emphasis>, the Dynamic
		  Enterprise Modeler can function as a decision support system by visualizing the
		  effects of decisions on the information system and its users.</ListItem>
         <ListItem>
            <Paragraph>For example, decisions regarding business functions or
			 business processes can affect the number of applications, and other types of
			 activities, that must be implemented. Consequently, this can affect the
			 workload of the employees who carry out the activities.</Paragraph>
         </ListItem>
         <ListItem>During the implementation phase, you can use the Dynamic
		  Enterprise Modeler to assist in the actual implementation of LN, and other
		  applications.</ListItem>
      </List>
      <List>
         <ListIntro>In the implementation phase the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler can
		  be used to:</ListIntro>
         <ListItem>Set the LN parameters and package settings.</ListItem>
         <ListItem>Generate the LN users based on the employees defined in DEM. These people are
		  going to use the LN packages.</ListItem>
         <ListItem>Create the Process Browsers and the authorizations for the
		  employees.</ListItem>
      </List>
      <Paragraph>The Process Browser is a menu tree in Worktop or Web UI. It is the DEM
		runtime user interface, and consists of a window from which employees can start
		the activities for which they are authorized.</Paragraph>
      <Paragraph>In the Process Browser, you see roles by employees; linked to
		these roles are Business Processes with activities.</Paragraph>
   </GeneralSection>
</ManualTopic>