We launch collaboration with the Universitat de Barcelona
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NaN-tic introduced 160 Business Administration students at the University of Barcelona to the role of ERP systems as part of a Business Information Systems seminar. Across three sessions using Tryton, students explored the problems an ERP can solve and its importance for business productivity and competitiveness. The positive experience encouraged plans to repeat the initiative and explore similar partnerships with other universities.
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After years without setting foot in the classrooms, we believe that the return has been worth it. During the month of November, we have been teaching 160 Business Management and Administration students from the University of Barcelona what an ERP is for.
We have carried out the experience within the framework of a seminar on the subject of Business Information Systems and Albert Cervera has been responsible for showing, during three sessions, the interiors of Tryton, our ERP favorite. And since it is made in open source, we have been able to give access to each of the students so that they can face the same reality that managers and directors of companies face every day. In this way, they have discovered for themselves what problems ERP solves and to what extent they are vital to making a company productive and competitive.
The experience has been highly positive for all parties and we have decided to repeat it next year. At the same time, we are also trying to reach similar collaboration agreements with other universities.
Frequently asked questions
What did the students at the University of Barcelona learn?
They learned what an ERP is used for, which problems it solves and why it can be important for a company’s productivity and competitiveness.
In what context did the training experience take place?
It took place as part of a seminar for the Business Information Systems subject in the Business Administration and Management programme.
What role did Tryton play in the sessions?
Tryton was used as an example of an open-source ERP, and each student was given access to experience a situation similar to real business management first-hand.
Were further collaborations with universities planned?
The experience was considered highly positive, with plans to repeat it the following academic year while exploring similar agreements with other universities.
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