Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business process management software that allows an organization to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business and automate many back office functions related to technology, services and human resources.

Read in chapter about Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems.

Research technology publications for recent (within a year) articles concerning the topic of ERP systems. Utilize online resources for information systems-related content providers, such as InformationWeek, Computerworld, CIO magazine, Business Week Technology, or NewsFactor. You can find these online resources at:

Select an article, summarize and highlight its relevance to points discussed in chapter.

Use this forum to post your understanding of the main objective of enterprise resource systems, the benefits, challenges, and limitations, and your reflection on your chosen article. Note any business experience you have using or implementing ERP systems. Remember to cite your sources using APA format.

Post a primary response by 5:00 p.m.

Use one of these articles:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-03-14/gun-show-operators-agree-to-tag-guns-by-private-sellers-in-n-y-

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-27/workday-plunges-most-since-2012-amid-billings-growth-slowdown

http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_id=00200076I6YG