Consider the following scenario:
As part of the management team for PPQ Parts manufacturing company, you are tasked with selecting the best software packages for the firm's materials requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirement planning (CRP), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs.
Use the Internet, course materials and web resources to research the pros and cons of six software systems designed to perform these functions. Then, write a 5 - 7 page Software Recommendations Report that you will submit to the chief executive.
In the report, be sure to justify your recommendations by analyzing the pros and cons of each of the six software systems you evaluated.
You will need to include information such as cost, compatibility with current systems and work flow processes, functionality, ease of use, and end user support.
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Grading Criteria
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% of grade for this assignment
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Justify your recommendations by analyzing the pros and cons of each of the six software systems you evaluated to perform materials requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirement planning (CRP), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions.
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30%
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Include information such as cost, compatibility with current systems and work flow processes, functionality, ease of use, and end user support.
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30%
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Report recommendation is clearly defined and supported with substantial, relevant information. Ideas are presented logically and precisely. Conclusion is cogent and stimulating.
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25%
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The sentences are skillfully constructed, effective, and varied. Words used are vivid, accurate, and original. The writing is without serious flaws in grammar or mechanics. APA conventions are consistently followed.
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15%
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