| # Introduction Description 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. The DEM Tool in LN This section describes the relationships between the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler and the LN application packages. The concept of the DEM is also explained. The Dynamic Enterprise Modeler's functionality 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. 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. To do this, complete the following three phases: Selection phase This phase is used to develop a vision of the implementation and optimization of the ERP modules needed for the new information system. Implementation phase This phase is used to implement the LN information system according to the vision made in the selection phase. Optimization phase This phase is used to optimize the operational information system implemented in the second phase. During these three phases, the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler plays the following roles: It functions as a decision support system in the following three cases: You develop a vision about how to functionally structure an organization. You develop a vision about how to organize the business processes of the organization. You develop a vision about how to integrate the information system with these business processes. The DEM Tool assists the implementation of the LN packages according to the vision developed with the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler. After the information system has been implemented, the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler can be used to monitor the critical success factors of an organization. These roles are carried out in the following ways: During the selection phase, the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler can function as a decision support system by visualizing the effects of decisions on the information system and its users. 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. During the implementation phase, you can use the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler to assist in the actual implementation of LN, and other applications. In the implementation phase the Dynamic Enterprise Modeler can be used to: Set the LN parameters and package settings. Generate the LN users based on the employees defined in DEM. These people are going to use the LN packages. Create the Process Browsers and the authorizations for the employees. 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. In the Process Browser, you see roles by employees; linked to these roles are Business Processes with activities. |