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.