1. ERP Overview

2. The problem Large organization computerized early – Created data system to solve related groups of problems Shipping Payroll Systems did not talk to each other Legacy systems costly to maintain Y2K

3. The FIX Fold all existing computer systems into one really big system -> ERP – Has roots in MRP & MRP II (material requirements planning) ERP is – Enterprise wide information system with ONE data repository – Provides consistency and visibility across entire enterprise – Can lead to MASSIVE productivity gains

4. Growth of the ERP industry http://www.arcweb.com/txtlstvw.aspx?LstID=70d81ac5-3eb5-48c5-85a7-5244be2bc91d

5. 4 reasons for Growth of ERP ERP creates competitive advantage – Competitors get on the ERP bandwagon Firms like off the shelf software Gets rids of legacy systems and builds industry specific vertical integration Firms are putting more emphasis on IT and robust enterprise architecture leveraging the Internet

6. ERP Vendors SAP AG Baan People soft /oracle J. D Edwards http://www.health-infosys- dir.com/top%20ERP%20vendors.htm http://www.health-infosys- dir.com/top%20ERP%20vendors.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ERP_ven dors http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ERP_ven dors

7. ERP Market Share