ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning. This IT system is a comprehensive system that encompasses all areas of an organization. ERP systems are often linked between organizations to drive the supply chain. Because supply chain is so heavily dependent on technology, it's useful to take a closer look at information systems in use.
1. Describe your impressions about it.
2. What is easy/not easy when using the system?
3. Can you see how data on the screens are connected to other tasks and processes in the organization?
4. How would data involved here be useful for supply chain partners who might be placing their orders using this system or one that delivers order data to it?