Question

Cisco System, Inc: Implementing ERP. Be Specific and explain your answers.

1)Group the problems together in their major categories. major categories of problems? Describe the major issues to the extent

2).If you plan to do something different what would be your assumptions? example All subcontractors will report to the Project Manager.

Answer 1

Answer : Implementing ERP

1) Problems and major issues when the Cisco system inc implementing ERP

FINANCE BURDEN	Integration cost Maintenance cost software demand	The whole system link at common system,so to integrate data demand more cost. After integrating it require maintenance cost as software need proper maintenance. As process is customization there is a need of software as per demand.
Flexibility issue	Customization   Employee resistance Limited resources	As system integrate as per demand so customization is hig,so not so flexible to do customization. As implementing ERP leads to firing of employees. Very few option in market also less in quantity.So limited resource.
R&D upgradation in terms of knowledge and process	Changes in organization Redesigning business process	As whole system is centralized,leads to changes in organization. Whole planning strategies change and every department redesign

2) Some assumption when plans to do something different:

• Every department has its data integration platform.so whoever we need operation department data we contact the operation department.
• Required to hire high tech professionals in R&D deartments that they give effective and cost -effective solution to the organization.
• Monthly or quarterly review of the report of every department individually by the concerned head( CEP,CDO,CIO)