CASE STUDY: ERP AND EFFICIENCY: IT IS ALL FINANCIAL

Case Study: ERP and Efficiency: It Is All Financial

Overview

In the article for this assignment, Plaskett shows that ERP systems are helpful for companies to establish needed agility. ERP systems are also discussed in length in Chapter 6 of your textbook.  Accurate, up-to-date information on business products can help reduce production times and make businesses more effective.

Read this article before you begin the assignment:

• ERP System Enables Gearmaker to Achieve Needed Agility.

Instructions

Using the same framework used by Plaskett, answer the following in a 2–3-page paper:

1. Summarize the factors that made the ERP system successful in Gearmaker.
2. Apply the same ERP analysis process to a company of your choice and describe the potential impact on its operations.

Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.