10 Famous ERP Disasters, Dustups and Disappointments
http://www.cio.com/article/486284/10_Famous_ERP_Disasters_Dustups_and_Disappointments?page=2&taxonomyId=3009
Q1. The textbook highlights some of the challenges faced by major company’s as they attempt to implement an ERP system; what major core areas must an organization pay close attention to in order to stay afloat and receive a healthy return on their investment?
Q2. How does the ERP system relate to us as Temple students utilizing TuPortal; What kind of issues would a ‘buggy’ portal system present during critical periods such as the start of each semester in the spring or fall?
Q3. There are approximately 100 companies that offer ERP software products, of this 100, there are five major companies that dominate a large share of the market. One company in particular, SAP, has the largest market share, and is hailed by the textbook as being unique in the fact that it is “the gold standard of ERP products.” Though SAP delivers an incredibly efficient and comprehensive system, unparalleled to its competitors, in what way does this article villianize SAP? In general, are these ERP software companies corporate villains to some extent?