Q3 - Ent. Sys

Complexity of installing, configuring, and maintaining the

system increases, thus requiring specialized IT staff,

hardware, and network facilities.

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Consolidation of IT hardware, software, and people

resources can be cumbersome and difficult to attain.

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Retraining of IT staff and end users of the new system

can produce resistance and reduce productivity.

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Increasing agility of the organization in terms of

responding to changes in environment for growth and

maintaining market share.

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Linking and exchanging information in real-time with

supply-chain partners improves efficiency.

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Better customer service due to quicker information flow

across departments.

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Change of business roles and department boundaries

can create upheaval and resistance to the new system.

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Business process management is the understanding,

visibility, and control of business processes.

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BPM has a prescribed methodology that should be

followed to help document business processes and

understand their use throughout the business.

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The key to a successful implementation is to use a

proven methodology, take it one step at a time, and

begin with the planning and understanding the ERP life

cycle.

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