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This assignment is designed to deepen your understanding of ERP systems and their application in real and fictional business contexts. Through this case study, you will analyze an ERP system’s
functionalities, benefits, challenges, and overall impact on business processes.
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Exploring ERP Systems in Enterprises
This assignment is designed to deepen your understanding of ERP systems and their application in
real and fictional business contexts. Through this case study, you will analyze an ERP system’s
functionalities, benefits, challenges, and overall impact on business processes.
Formatting Guidelines
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Font: Times New Roman, size 12
Spacing: 1.5
Length: Maximum of 4 pages, including cover page and references
Report Structure
1. Cover Page
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Include your name, student ID, course title, assignment title, and submission date.
2. Introduction to the Enterprise
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For Employed Students: Briefly describe the enterprise you are analyzing. Include details
about its industry, primary activities, and operations where the ERP system is implemented.
For Non-Employed Students: Use the fictional company RetailCo:
o Enterprise Type: Retail
o Description: RetailCo is a fictional retail company managing a large inventory across
multiple store locations. Its ERP system supports inventory control, supply chain
coordination, and product availability.
3. ERP System Overview
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For Employed Students: Identify and describe the ERP system currently implemented in
your chosen enterprise. Highlight its primary features and capabilities that support the
company’s needs.
For Non-Employed Students: Use SAP for the fictional company, RetailCo:
o ERP System: SAP, known for real-time data processing and integration of functions
like inventory, finance, HR, and customer service. This ERP system is highly suited
for RetailCo’s retail operations, allowing efficient tracking and decision-making.
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4. Analysis of a Specific ERP Function
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For Employed Students: Choose a core ERP function (e.g., inventory, finance, HR) used in
your enterprise. Explain how this function integrates with other modules and supports
business operations.
For Non-Employed Students: Analyze the Inventory Management Module for
RetailCo:
o The Inventory Management module helps track stock levels across all RetailCo
locations. It integrates with finance (for budgeting) and customer service (to ensure
product availability), supporting seamless reordering and enhancing customer
satisfaction.
5. Benefits and Challenges of the ERP System
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For Employed Students: Identify the key benefits provided by the ERP system in your
organization, such as improved efficiency or cost savings. Discuss any challenges
encountered, such as costs, technical issues, or training requirements.
For Non-Employed Students: Discuss the benefits and challenges of SAP for RetailCo:
o Benefits: Accurate inventory tracking, reduced stockouts, better customer
satisfaction, and streamlined order processes.
o Challenges: High implementation and maintenance costs, along with the need for
employee training on SAP.
6. Impact on Business Processes
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For Employed Students: Evaluate the ERP system’s effect on process efficiency and
effectiveness in your chosen organization. Provide real examples of its impact on
operations.
For Non-Employed Students: Describe how SAP impacts RetailCo’s operations:
o RetailCo benefits from real-time stock data, allowing prompt reordering to avoid
stockouts. Managers use ERP data to make better pricing and promotion decisions,
enhancing customer experience.
7. Future Outlook and Recommendations
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For Employed Students: Suggest possible future upgrades or improvements for the ERP
system to meet evolving business needs. Provide recommendations to enhance the system’s
effectiveness.
For Non-Employed Students: Offer future insights for SAP in RetailCo:
o Future Upgrades: Integrate with a CRM system for personalized marketing. Use
predictive analytics for demand forecasting.
o Recommendations: Regular updates, ongoing staff training, and use of real-time
data insights for operational improvements.
8. Conclusion
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For Employed Students: Summarize your findings, highlighting the ERP system’s
contribution to your chosen organization’s operational improvements.
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For Non-Employed Students: Summarize how SAP supports RetailCo’s operations and
decision-making, based on the analysis above.
9. References
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List all sources, formatted in an appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, etc.).
Note: All students may use the fictional company RetailCo and the SAP ERP system as a basis for
this assignment if they prefer.
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