A Brief Introduction to Navy ERP

Those of us that had worked in a paper only office understood the common difficulties that arose with a slow process and confusion of trying to get a project through several departments quickly. With the introduction to PC’s in the workplace we could see a rise in efficiency yet the transfer of data was bottlenecked due to the lack of being able to transfer data between departments.

Connecting all departments through Navy ERP

So what is ERP? ERP stands for enterprise resource planning which in very basic terms is a large type database that is connected by each department’s databases thereby giving each individual department the ability to transfer data between each other in a safe, secured, and speedy fashion. It is like a small web that takes the info from many different sources and focuses it to where it can be shared when another computer is connected to that specific database. Then you have open source ERP which takes it a step further so that ERP database can be linked with other ERP system, for example it would be like the Navy ERP being able to talk securely with the Army ERP therefore making information accessible to both large departments.

Integrated Business Management System for Navy ERP solutions

Many large sized companies have had to work with ERP developers like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft in order to streamline their operations such as open sharing among departments and the *Navy ERP* is one of many that have benefited. Since the recent transformations that have taken place in order to make the armed forces streamlined and more efficient we have noticed a boost in productivity and less overall confusion between departments. The Navy ERP system has taken all the guess work out of trying to find out where certain data is and which sub-department has it or is currently working on it. In an organization as large as the Navy an ERP system was an easy decision as it would lead to efficiency that would help substitute for the cost of the SAP ERP system and SAP ERP software.

How far would you go for your child? For Genevra and Joshua Bradley, the question is no longer hypothetical. Their three-year-old son, Mac, is next on the waiting list to get into the Bright Ideas Early Childhood Development Academy – and everyone knows once you’re in there, your life will unfold with glorious ease. Josh and Gen have had to scramble all their lives to get this far … and now they’re one fatal dinner party away from the ultimate success as parents: The Right Pre-School. You may never look at pre-school – or pesto – the same way again …

“This play is by a wonderfully talented young American playwright, and it’s one of the funniest plays I’ve read in a long time. It’s got that mix of darkness and absurdity that is a perfect fit for PBT, and it’s also a great satire of modern parenting, the school system, and overall human behavior. A great way for young parents to laugh at putting their babies in school.”

“Each of these shows is about growth and evolution on some level,” says Brooks, “the personal evolution of an individual or an artform, even the evolution of spirituality. Since PBT is about to hit the big number 10, we thought it was a perfect time to take a look at the way we all grow and evolve, to see exactly how it changes us and the world around us.”
– Ross

Note: Rated PG

• June 19-21, 25-28, 2009
• Times: 7:30 pm

What happens to old gods when no one believes in them anymore? The search for gainful supernatural employment and the philosophy of spirituality are each at the heart of Three Gods, a heavenly funny farce that looks at one of the most radical shifts in Western civilization and philosophy – Christianity. The Gods of Mount Olympus are in trouble; They don’t have many worshippers left, they can’t get their thunderbolts to work, and suddenly they’re in the middle of a hostile takeover and they have forty-eight hours to vacate the premises. Set in a bar on Mount Olympus over Easter weekend, this ridiculously tender look at the personalities of deities explores the question of what it means to exist in a world that no longer has faith in you.

“This is an idea that has been stewing around in my head for a long time, and it’s a funny and touching way to explore some of the deepest questions we as a species ask ourselves. The Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses are wonderfully rich characters with lots of good, bad, and overall human qualities that make them perfect for the stage.”
– Ross

Note: Rated R

• April 16-18, 21-25, 2009
• Times: 7:30 pm

The Bridgestone 10×10 Festival of Short Plays

PBT Wants YOU! To WRITE!!
PBT is currently accepting submissions for its First Annual 10×10: A Festival of Short Plays. 10×10 will be held March 5, 6, & 7, 2009, at Belmont University’s Troutt Theatre.

10×10 is divided into three nights of original short plays with one night for high school, university and adult playwrights. Each play will receive a staged reading by professional Nashville actors and will be followed by a short response from a panel of local theatre professionals including artistic directors of local theatre companies.

Submissions must be received or postmarked by Monday, February 16, at 6:00 pm. Please fill out the submission form fully and submit along with a copy of your manuscript to this address:

People’s Branch Theatre
10×10
PO Box 24412
Nashville, TN 37202

Electronic submissions will not be accepted at this time. Selected playwrights will receive notification by email and/or by phone.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

Manuscript must be typed.
Manuscripts must be no longer than fifteen (15) pages. Please number each page.
Plays may contain no more than six characters.
Plays must take place in one setting.
Please do not staple or otherwise bind manuscript.
Please include title page with the following information:

Name
Address
Email
Telephone
Age & School/University (if applicable)
Title of play

Festival is open to any resident of Nashville (includes Metro-Davidson County and the surrounding counties) who is high school age or older.

Playwrights may submit more than one play. Knock yourself out!
There are no guidelines concerning content or subject matter, but be aware that each night will be age-appropriate.

This festival is NOT closed only to local theatre professionals. ANYONE can submit. You don’t have to be an actor, a director, or a playwright – we just want you to WRITE!!!

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

The glam rock musical smash comes to Nashville! Rock out with internationally ignored song stylist Hedwig and her Eastern bloc backup band the Angry Inch as she pursues the man who stole her songs, her dreams, and her heart. Part stand-up comedy, part rock musical, this Obie Award-winning play makes its Nashville premiere. Join uber-star Hedwig in all her glory as she as she journeys from inside the Berlin Wall to the Midwest and beyond in her search for love. This raw, raucous rock ‘n’ roll show will have you holding your lighters high as Hedwig shows what it costs to be free and what you must sacrifice to be whole. Adult situations and language.