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Enterprise Resource Planning Sandeep Kumar, Lovely Professional University

notes unit 9: erp vendors, consultants and users

contents
Objectives
Introduction
9.1 Vendors

9.1.1 Role of Vendors
9.1.2 Tips for ERP Vendor Selection
9.1.3 ERP Consultants Charge a High Fee
9.1.4 Role of Vendor Comparison
9.2 Consultants

9.3 End-users
9.4 In-house Implementation: Pros and Cons
9.5 Summary
9.6 Keywords

9.7 Self Assessment
9.8 Review Questions
9.9 Further Readings

objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

l z State the role of ERP vendors
l z Explain the role of ERP consultants
l z Discuss about ERP users

introduction

Developing on ERP package is a time consuming and very complex process. It needs a lot of
skilled manpower and other resources. Many organizations have their own departments and
experts who have experience in developing sophisticated system. But specialized computer work
is not the main objective of these companies. They should direct their resources into improving
their own products and services, so that they can serve their customers better and continue to
grow. Thus inspite of going in-house implementation it is better to approach any ERP vendor or
software firm.
As creating and implementing integrated software is the main business of these software firms
they can offer a more sophisticated technology and functionality along with scope and quality
which can improve the reserves, profits and shareholders’ returns.

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