Answer the following questions:

1. Create an appropriate definition for ERP? Do not copy the text directly - paraphrase the information.

2. Search the internet to answer the following information:

a. List the various applications that make up the ERP suite of tools. Put this information in table format; two columns are required.

i. In the first column you should have the type of application (i.e. Customer Relationship Management)

ii. In the second column a brief description of the application.

3. What are the top 5 companies that provide ERP solutions?

4. Find the following by searching the internet.

a. List some of the major advantages and disadvantages to an ERP system. You only need to use one on-line source for this information.