Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning
implement an Enterprise Resource Planning finance system module using a
standard package such as offered by Oracle and SAP. This system will only be
used by the organization’s employees; that is, there are no interfaces to
systems owned by the organization’s external partners. A system integrator (SI)
has to be engaged to provide the subject matter expertise; furthermore, the SI
has been selected and is under contract to start work. The Information Systems
department has no experience working with SIs. The system will take 1 year to
develop, using a typical Systems Development Life Cycle approach, and 1 year to
roll out across the organization’s domestic and foreign business units.
What are your personal opinions and thoughts as to which
departments are likely to be affected? What are some of the issues they are
likely to face? Research this topic with an open mind, put yourself in the
position of Lead Integrator and speak from this point of view.
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