1. Each group in the class will be assigned to a major ERP/SCM vendor such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, and so forth. Members of the groups will investigate topics such as

(a) Web connections,

(b) use of business intelligence tools,

(c) relationship to CRM and to KM,

(d) major capabilities, and

(e) availability of ASP services by the specific vendor.

Each group will prepare a presentation for the class, trying to convince the class why the group’s software is best for a local company known to the students (e.g., a supermarket chain).