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Despite it’s modular structure and the move towards Service Oriented Architectures, in the past 20 years, ERP software and the associated benefits it brings has remained the preserve of those multinational organisations that could afford the heavy costs associated with the initial purchase of the software and its subsequent configuration. The growth in Open Source Software (OSS), Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings from companies such as Deltion, Compiere, ERP5 et al, are proving a lifeline to smaller companies particularly in the business to business Supply Chains and Logistics arena that rival those of the traditional ERP market.
1 Examine the concepts discussed in the above statement and discuss the suitability and what opportunities OSS & SaaS technologies have provided for SMEs who traditionally have been excluded from entering the ERP market. (10 marks ? Learning outcome 1)
2 What are the limitations, advantages and disadvantages that exist for SMEs trying to ?reap the benefits? associated with ERP systems?
(10 marks ? Learning outcome 4)
3 Suggest a strategy for implementing one of these alternate ERP systems within an SME, based on appropriate theory and practical experience
mentioned in academic literature. (10 marks ? Learning outcome 3) Use suitable case studies/examples to justify your answers.
Your report should be accompanied by an annotated bibliography detailing your reference sources, along with a few accompanying sentences to explain in what way you used each referenced item within your assignment and to what extent you found it beneficial. (10 marks)
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