SNHU Enterprise Resource Planning ERP Vendors Use the feedback provided by your instructor from Milestones Three and Four to improve your Board Presentatio
SNHU Enterprise Resource Planning ERP Vendors Use the feedback provided by your instructor from Milestones Three and Four to improve your Board Presentation and Implementation Proposal that were submitted. Assume that the Board liked your proposal but had several questions regarding the implementation schedule, more specific costs, and how you would address potential roadblocks. You really want to have a solid and bulletproof plan, so you use your feedback to make revisions to submit to the Board one last time.Guidelines for Submission: This submission should be two to three pages (not including cover pages and resources if applicable), double spaced, with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins, and written in APA format. Running head: ERP VENDORS
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ERP Vendors
Sandy Camacho
Southern New Hampshire University
1/13/19
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Introduction
ERP stands for enterprise resource planning which is a set of different modules that work
to fulfill various business transactions. These transactions include payroll activities, accounting
functions, and procurement activities. When purchasing an ERP system there are certain
characteristics that it has to fulfill. This includes the ability of the ERP to meet the organization’s
functional needs, be scalable, have an easy to use interface, be competitively priced, and have
after sales support from the vendor. There are more features to look out for when purchasing an
ERP. There are currently three major ERP vendors; SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics.
There is a need to compare the three major ERP vendors to identify the unique characteristics
that make them gain a competitive edge.
Discussion
SAP Enterprise Resource Planning software is developed by a German company, SAP
SE. SAP means Systems Applications and Products. The SAP ERP software incorporates
virtually all the key business functions of an organization in its functionality. SAP offers
business solutions for small businesses, mid-sized businesses, and enterprises (SAP, 2018). SAP
offers ERP systems that are both for on-premise deployment as well as on cloud. Additionally,
SAP uses Artificial Intelligence in its later versions of ERP software to enable adaptability of the
software. The SAP ERP software is currently in about 25 industries making it one of the most
versatile solutions.
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SAP ERP software is also able to integrate many features from the wide industrial reach
that the company covers. SAP ERP is also able to integrate into Customer Relationship
Management, Supply Chain Management, and Supplier Relationship Management software. The
SAP ERP software is developed on SAP’s web application servers. The SAP ERP software
currently commands the largest market share of the three ERP vendors (Business Suite, 2011).
The implementation and support of SAP ERP software take around 12 to 30 months.
Oracle is another major ERP vendor. The Oracle systems are developed and supported by
Oracle Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). The Oracle ERP software is
supported by on-premise or cloud deployment. This makes the system just as flexible as the SAP
ERP software. The average time that it takes to implement an Oracle ERP system is about 11
months. The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the Oracle ERP is considered to be in-between
SAP and Microsoft dynamics with the later being the lowest TCO of the three. In a survey of the
three major ERP vendors, Oracle had the highest customer satisfaction rate of 80% (Business
Suite, 2011). The Oracle Fusion Application is the latest ERP system that Oracle has released.
The Oracle ERP software also comes with some external functions which include having
a customer portal, vendor portal, and self-service portal. The Oracle system is also open to other
third-party integrations. The ability to customize an Oracle ERP system is difficult and costly
and there are no native mobile applications that come to support the overall system. The mobile
applications that are available are developed from other Oracle partners which makes it an added
cost.
Microsoft Dynamics ERP solution is developed by Microsoft. Microsoft Dynamics is
targeted at Small and Medium Businesses and the larger enterprises. Some of the most notable
Microsoft Dynamics software includes the AX, NAV, GP, C5, and SL. Microsoft Dynamics
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offers the option of multiple in-built integrations as compared to Oracle and SAP. The
integrations include Microsoft Word and Excel, Office 365, and Microsoft project server
integration among others. Microsoft Dynamics has a lower implementation cost as compared to
others.
Service-Oriented Architecture in an ERP system breaks the business tier into smaller
clearer units that support the ERP functionality. The following table compares the SOA features
offered by SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics.
SOA Features
SAP
Has an extensive
B2B support service
Oracle
Has an end-to-end
lifecycle support
Has a developer
network
Easy to use with a
unified application
development
The program has a
market exposure and
uptake
System reuses the
existing IT
infrastructure which
helps to save cost
Has a human support The software is
system and a program comprehensive and
center
manages integration
well
Has customizable
High end-to-end
templates which
security features
ready-to-run
Microsoft Dynamics
Has a Sharepoint
server which allows
for integrating
services
The Sharepoint
Server also helps to
compose new
services
The ERP has adapters
that help in the
interoperability of
non-native services
Conclusion
In conclusion, the ERP solution that a business selects is important for the successful
exploitation of business opportunities. SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics are all able ERP
systems. They all have their advantages and disadvantages over each other. However, based on
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the customer survey conducted and the feedback, Oracle is the most appropriate ERP that I
would recommend for any business. The Oracle system has the highest customer satisfaction, has
a high initial cost but has a lower running cost in the long-run.
References
Business Suite (2011). Who Wins? SAP, Oracle and Microsoft ERP Software Comparison.
ASUG. Retrieved from https://www.asug.com/news/who-wins-sap-oracle-and-microsofterp-software-comparison
SAP (2018). ERP and Digitial core. Retrieved from
https://www.sap.com/products/erp.html?url_id=ctabutton-us-icon-products-erp
IT 657 Milestone Five Guidelines and Rubric: Presentation and Implementation Revisions
Use the feedback provided by your instructor from Milestones Five and Six to improve the Board Presentation and Implementation Proposal that you submitted.
Assume that the Board liked your proposal but had several questions regarding the implementation schedule, more specific costs, and how you would address
potential roadblocks. You really want to have a solid and bulletproof plan, so you use your feedback to make revisions to submit to the Board one last time.
Specifically, the follow critical elements must be addressed:
Response to Board Questions—detailed response to the Board’s questions regarding the proposal
Proposed Revisions—how proposed revisions will be implemented in a timely manner
Presentation— an overview of how the presentation will be pitched to the Board
Guidelines for Submission: This submission should be two to three pages (not including cover pages and resources if applicable), double spaced, with 12-point
Times New Roman font and one-inch margins, and written in APA format.
Critical Elements
Response to Board
Questions
Exemplary (100%)
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
responses are substantiated
with relevant details
Proficient (90%)
Provides a response to the
Board’s questions regarding the
proposal, with specific details
Proposed Revisions
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
provides relevant details
Presentation
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
provides relevant details
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format
Discusses how proposed
revisions will be implemented in
a timely manner, with specific
details
Provides an overview of how
the presentation will be pitched
to the Board, with specific
details
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization
Needs Improvement (75%)
Provides a response to the
Board’s questions regarding the
proposal but lacks specific
details
Discusses how proposed
revisions will be implemented in
a timely manner but lacks
specific details
Provides an overview of how
the presentation will be pitched
to the Board but lacks specific
details
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Not Evident (0%)
Does not provide a response to
the Board’s questions
Value
40
Does not discuss how proposed
revisions will be implemented in
a timely manner
30
Does not provide an overview of
how the presentation will be
pitched to the Board
20
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
10
Earned Total
100%
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