609 Assignment 2 & Discussion 2

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609 Assignment 2

Assignment Description

Much has been written in the news media about ERP systems, both in print and online. Using library resources or the Internet, report on one company’s positive experience with implementing an ERP system, and on another company’s disappointing experience.

Note: You can review the following web site to do your assignment

One story about a positive experience can be found here:

· http://www.itworld.com/small-business/55433/inside-one-saps-smallest-erp-success-stories (Links to an external site.)

Unsuccessful stories can be found here:

· http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9195201/ERP_woes_blamed_for_lumber_company_s_bad_quarter (Links to an external site.)

· http://www.cio.com/article/681055/SAP_Project_Woes_Impact_Ingram_Micro_s_Profits (Links to an external site.)

· http://www.cio.com/article/486284/10_Famous_ERP_Disasters_Dustups_and_Disappointments

 

350+ words, APA format, and two references please

 

609 Discussion 2

Discussion Topic

Read chapter 2 and search the web and Discuss: What are the main characteristics of an ERP system? What are some newly developed features of ERP systems?

 

200+ w