Q1. In http://www.cio.com/article/40323/ERP_Definition_and_Solutions(a Week-1 reading), the sections "What is ERP?" and "How can ERP improve a company's business performance?" describe "the dream of ERP." The article then says, "The reality is much harsher." Name three "dreams" of ERP and describe what the reality of these three dreams is. Given the evolution of IT, how do you assess the possibility of such "harsh" reality turning into less harsh reality or even "dream" again?
Q2. What are three basic challenges in using IT for SCM? Does the use of ERP systems enable turnkey SCM data exchanges between two firms? How does using ERP help the use of IT for SCM? [cf. turnkey (adj) complete and ready to be used, http://www.merriam-webster.com/]
Q3. Explain how different the process of on-premise ERP implementation is in comparison with that of traditional in-house system development and implementation?
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