Question

2. Give examples of Saudi companies that using ERP and what are the advantages of implementing the ERP? (write max 200 words with evidence in your own words)

Answer 1

There are number of organization in Saudi Arabia which are using the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to avail the advantage of technology and modern business practices to improve the resource planning. The following are few of the companies in the country which have either used or currently using ERP;

1. Saudi Consolidated Electric Co.
2. AlFaisalia Group.
3. Saudi Cable Company.
4. Riyadh Cable.
5. Saudi Cement Co.

The above list is only an inclusive list thus there are numerous other companies in the country which are using the ERP system to enhance the efficiency and effective of their respective business operations.

There are number of advantages of using ERP in an organization. Let us provide a brief discussion on the advantages of using ERP.

The advantages of ERP are as following:

1. Efficient resource planning.
2. The utilization of resources of an organization will be far more effective subsequent to the implementation of ERP.
3. The decision making process will be improved within the organization as the management will have access to up-to-date information with the ERP within the organization.
4. Flexibility of ERP system to adapt to the requirements of an organization.

Ability to integrate with other aspects of value chain management to improve the overall value management of the organization.