Question

. Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP systems) or Enterprise Management Systems (EMS) has become very popular amongst large organizations. Make a thorough study of the various ERP systems that are currently available in Southern Africa, for example, SAP, Baan, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAS, JD Edwards, to name a few.

2. Determine the strengths and limitations of each and compare the various systems in table format. Remember to refer to your sources of information.

Answer 1

Answer 1. A Deep Study of Various ERP systems mostly used in Southern African countries:-

1. Oracle : One of the most widely used ERP systems is ORACLE. It is a cloud based business management system well suited for any size of company. It has all features of modern applications specially tailor-made for industries to streamline their business processes. Further this ERP system has all the latest technologies like machine learning AI, etc.

2.MARCO 2000: It is one of the finest ERP systems available in South Africa that is suitable for companies looking for simplest solution to their complex business process. This system has proved to be quiet efficient in providing complete business solution right from the planning to scheduling activities.

3. SYSPRO ERP : This system also helps in breaking down the complex processes into simple solutions and giving value addition to all business activities. This system is specially designed for manufacturing and distribution sector. Its recent technologies have helped companies using this system to take greater control and visibility of their business.

4. SAGE : Suitable for all business types, SAGE has helped businesses in many ways. From supply chain management to gianing insights into business activities. At the same time it helps business to improve performance and the overall efficiency.

Answer 2.

ERP System Name	Strength	Weakeness
ORACLE	Immediate Integration for comparision; Allows various views in the form of 3-D grahp, spreadsheet,etc.; Centralized Accessability	Too Costly; Difficult Programes for those who are not computer savvy
MARCO 2000	Simplest possible solutions available, Efficient	heavy budget required, time-consming during installation
SYSPRO ERP	Breaks down complex process into simple; greater control and visibility for business; Boon to Manufacturing Industries	older version;updates are not done too frequently.
SAGE	suitability for all business types; improves efficiency & Performance of business; facilitates global management	Installation is challanging;difficult uploading and updating; time-consuming;Not compatible with Mac or Iphone; difficult to import data.