Your organization (use one of the two suggested in Week 1) is using supply management and demand management computer applications that are out of date. Several potential software applications such as S&OP, supply management, inventory management, and demand management are under consideration, and you need to make choices for inventory management and supply chain management.

You are required to research the companies that provide software applications solutions. On the basis of your research, prepare a memo to senior management with your recommendations to further evaluate only two companies so as to select a software solution that supports supply chain management, inventory management, and sharing of production plans with suppliers. State your plan for how the two companies will be researched and evaluated in greater detail. (Note: You do not have to recommend one company-just discuss the evaluation and selection process.)