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Standard Listing of Terms (Industry, Oracle Cloud, Fusion CCloud Applications, and PeopleSoft)
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TermDefinitionClassTypeSub-TypeApplication
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UPUnified Software Development Process (aka Unified Process) - interative and incremental approach to developing & deploying softwareIndustryNANANA
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3rd PartyExternal, non-employee end-user of PeopleSoft (supplier, bidder, supplier-user etc.)IndustryNANANA
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OBTsOn-Boarding TasksIndustryNANANA
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P2PRefers to the Procure to Pay business processIndustryNANANA
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Supplier On-BoardingThe processing surrounding the validation of a supplier's details (financials, W9, TIN, etc.) and the creation of that supplier in an application.IndustryNANANA
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RFPRefers to the document broadcast to suppliers, asking them to bid (Request For Proposal)IndustryNANANA
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MSAMaster Services Agreement (a high level partner to partner agreement between a buyer and a supplier of services)IndustryNANANA
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ERPEnterprise Resource Planning applications. Packaged apps that manage a company's money, people, production, etc. NOTE: this is a high level organizer for how PSFT classifies its apps, but a mid-level organizer for how Oracle classifies its apps. IndustryNANANA
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PS or PSFTPeopleSoftIndustryNANANA
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OCOracle CloudIndustryNANANA
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ORCLOracle Corporation (also serves as their stock ticker/symbol)IndustryNANANA
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SMESubject Matter ExpertIndustryNANANA
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SMASubject Matter AdvisorIndustryNANANA
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TINTax ID NumberIndustryNANANA
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EINEmployment Identification NumberIndustryNANANA
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ITInformation TechnologyIndustryNANANA
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UNSPSC CodesUnited Nations Standardized Products and Services Codes (PS Item Categories are often set to these values in eprocurement applications).IndustryNANANA
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ReqRefers to the document broadcast to buyers, requesting them to bid/buy a good and/or service (requisition)IndustryNANANA
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RFQRefers to the document broadcast to suppliers, asking them to quote an item (Request For Quote)IndustryNANANA
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SDLCRefers to the System Development Life CycleIndustryNANANA
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SOWRefers to a Statement Of WorkIndustryNANANA
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BIPBusiness Intelligence PublisherIndustryNANANA
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BPMBusiness Process ManagementIndustryNANANA
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CPQConfigure, Price, and QuoteIndustryNANANA
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CRMCustomer Relationship ManagementIndustryNANANA
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ERPEnterprise Resource PlanningIndustryNANANA
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GRCGovernance, Risk, and ComplianceIndustryNANANA
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GTMGlobal Trade ManagementIndustryNANANA
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HRHuman ResourcesIndustryNANANA
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HRMSHuman Resource Management SystemIndustryNANANA
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IDEIntegrated Development EnvironmentIndustryNANANA
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IoTInternet of ThingsIndustryNANANA
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ITILInformation Technology Infrastructure LibraryIndustryNANANA
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KPIKey Performance IndicatorIndustryNANANA
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MDMMaster Data ManagementIndustryNANANA
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SMBSmall and Medium BusinessIndustryNANANA
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SOAService-Oriented ArchitectureIndustryNANANA
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TCOTotal Cost of ownershipIndustryNANANA
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UIUser InterfaceIndustryNANANA
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UXUser ExperienceIndustryNANANA
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SaaSSaaS - Software as a Service - refers to the method of delivery and pricing of Oracle's Business ApplicationsOracle CloudNANANA
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IaaSIaaS - Infrastructure as a Service - refers to the method of delivery and pricing for Oracle's (or Amazon, etc.) "bare metal boxes" (servers)Oracle CloudNANANA
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PaaSPaaS - Platform as a Service - refers to the method of delivery and pricing for Oracle's custom development environment (cloud apps)Oracle CloudNANANA
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TaaSTaaS - Training as a Service - refers to OraCloud+'s (and others) on-demand training offerings. Tends to be more tactical and ongoing then the learning path styleOracle CloudNANANA
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OTMOracle Transportation ManagementFusion CloudCXNANA
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CXCustomer ExperienceFusion CloudEPMNANA
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EPMEnterprise Performance ManagementFusion CloudEPMNANA
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EPRCSEnterprise Performance Reporting Cloud ServiceFusion CloudEPMNANA
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OBIAOracle Business Intelligence ApplicationsFusion CloudEPMNANA
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OTBIOracle Transactional Business IntelligenceFusion CloudEPMNANA
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InstallmentSimilar to a scheduled payment in PeopleSoft. This is part of or a complete payment for an invoice.Fusion CloudERPFinancials CloudPayables
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Payment Process ProfileSimilar to a "PayCycle" in PeopleSoft. This is the selection criteria along wioth the generation requirements. Selection criteria are called "Usage Rules" and focus on methods, banks, BUs, and currencies. Fusion CloudERPFinancials CloudPayables
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Payment Process RequestSimilar to a "PayCycle Manager" in PeopleSoft. This is the run time request that uses Payment Process Profile above.Fusion CloudERPFinancials CloudPayables
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Invoice ValidationOracle eBusiness Suite - this is a process where the values on the invoice are checked (installments, distribution variance, line variance, manual holds, etc.) Fusion CloudERPFinancials CloudPayables
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Account in DraftCreates the accounting entries (guessing they are stored in detail in a sub-ledger???Fusion CloudERPFinancials CloudPayables
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Post to LedgerGuessing this sends summarized (based on business rules) entries to the general ledgerFusion CloudERPFinancials CloudPayables
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Payment TypesManual (written check outside OC), quick (system is making the payment based on invoice), refund, AP/AR nettingFusion CloudERPFinancials CloudPayables
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Supplier "Site"Supplier "profile". Similar to a supplier location in PeopleSoft.Fusion CloudERPMultipleMultiple
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Managed Service ProvidersSimilar to the Procurement Accounting Control in PS, this allows you to establish relationships between business units (i.e. these 3 PO Bus are serviced (shared service model) by these payables business units.Fusion CloudERPMultipleMultiple
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NEXTThis refers to the function of creating the "next" highest number. PS allows overriding. THIS DOES NOT EXIST IN ORACLE CLOUD.Fusion CloudERPMultipleMultiple
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Spend AuthorizedThis is an actrual supplier…can be bought from, invoiced, paid, etc.Fusion CloudERPMultipleMultiple
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Online Supplier CreationOld school, use the supplier add pagesFusion CloudERPMultipleMultiple
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Supplier Mgt RolesSupplier Manager & Supplier Admin (note, must also be a Procurement Agent).Fusion CloudERPMultipleMultiple
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Procurement AgentUsed to set preferences; cannot be an implementation user. These are created for each BU.Fusion CloudERPMultipleMultiple
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FCCSFinancial Consolidation and Close Cloud ServiceFusion CloudERPNANA
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PBCSPlanning and Budgeting Cloud ServiceFusion CloudERPNANA
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PPMProject Portfolio ManagementFusion CloudERPNANA
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Internal Supplier Creation Wizard creation, but link is sent to or exposed to internal resourcesFusion CloudERPProcurement CloudMultiple
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Externa Supplier CreationWizard creation, but link is sent to or exposed to external resources and they add their own data values.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudMultiple
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Procurement Cloud InfoletsSimilar to pagelets in PS, but with more functionality (context selectors, flip & expand ifcard has a back view). Focused on KPIs. Can flip/expand, drill-down, change context, hide or reorder (have front view, back view, and expanded view). Infolets are corss-application / offering, whereas Infotiles are wihtin one application.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudMultiple
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Task PanelThis is the listing of icons used to access the create transactions pages.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudMultiple
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Template RequisitionUsed to collectiojn details for a specific catalog item…fields used to capture details (attributes…added as part of an attribute list) must be predefined by sys admin. Attributes sent as an attachment (whom defined at req)Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSelf-Service Procurement
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Viewing Req LifeNo imagery like PS, but the ability to see the entire req and its related transactions (top of page) or at the requisition line (icon at the end of the line) to see the related transactions (PO, shipments, receipts, invoices); drill down using the trans hyperlinks.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSelf-Service Procurement
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Two-Stage NegotiationAccomodates the tech/functional gov split in public RFPs. They separate the technical spec evaluation from the cost evaluation.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSelf-Service Procurement
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Requisition PreparerA resource who creates requests on behalf of another user (PSFT "Proxy Requester")Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSelf-Service Procurement
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ProspectThis refers to an RFP bidder…not able to be paid, just able to access the event. This is a SUPPLIER TYPE.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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AbstractThis is an executive summary (PeopleSoft verbiage)…most often posted on the public websites.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Preview DateThe date a negotiation is available for viewing…PRIOR to it being open to bidding. Can be accepted, helps sourcing with depth.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Open DateThe date a negotiation is open for review and bidding.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Close DateTh date the negotiation is closed for further bidding or changes to existing bids.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Award DateThe date the award is made (announced? Protest?)Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Restricted to Invited SuppliersThe opposite of PeopleSoft…"Public" checkbox. Want to limit the suppliers who can see, bid….this will do it.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Display Best PriceAllows suppliers to see current best price (not in PS)Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Staggered CloseAllows lines to close at diffferent times (define close and then off set for given lines)Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Negotiation StylesThese quantify different negotiation styles (BAFO, multi-round…). Not to be confused with "types" (see below).Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Negotiation TypesThese quantify different tasks negotiations are used for - RFQ, RFI, AuctionFusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Auto-Extensionspreviously defined conditions which automatically extend the close date of the negotiations (last min winning bid, etc.)Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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BidThis is what a response to an auction is called (OC uses auction, PS used RFx die to Proposal - RFP)Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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ResponseThis is what a response to an RFI is calledFusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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QuoteThis is what a response to an RFQ is calledFusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Category ManagersThe roles who create negotiationsFusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Collaboration TeamsAbility to define the evaluators of a given negotiationFusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Project PlanSame as PS…not sure how valuable as no one wants to deploy it just yet.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Sourcing ProgramsA way to determine savings at an event or overall level. Not in PS. Has teams, reporting, objectives, goals…Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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TitleThis is the title of a negotiation (Event Description in PSFT)Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Negotiation TemplateThis is a prior negotiation saved for reuse (same thing in PSFT); use on any recurring negotiations.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing
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Negotiation StylesThese are stock negotiations geared around the commodities being purchased (pro services, non-pro services, good, etc.) and organized by type (RFI, RFQ, Auction, RFP and RFQ); meaning each type has one of more styles.Fusion CloudERPProcurement CloudSourcing