Problem 1: What are the payoffs in taking a multidisciplinary approach to an ERP implementation? What departments are affected and what is the typical time frame? What part does training play in implementing an ERP system? If possible, find an example of a company that has recently implemented an ERP system and give an opinion about what you think the company could have done better.
Problem 2: Identify three major benefits that an institution of higher education would likely gain from the use of an effective ERP system. What issues would be involved in implementation?