ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems have evolved significantly in recent years. Modern systems can now automate practically all day-to-day business processes, including human resources, sales, stock management, and so on. Thats why many organisations are now choosing ERP systems. The advantage of all-in-one solutions like ERP systems is that they remove the need for multiple software applications to improve data consistency and ensure all aspects of daily operations are compatible and accessible. However, as with any sort of fully comprehensive system which covers such a broad spectrum, there are naturally going to be some weak spots and vulnerabilities that are important to keep an eye out for. Additionally, implementing an ERP causes massive change that needs to be carefully managed to reap the benefits of an ERP solution. Critical issues that must be carefully considered to ensure successful implementation include commitment from top management, reengineering of the existing processes, integration of the ERP with other business information systems, selection and management of consultants and employees, and training of employees on the new system

Read the following articles:

• https://www3.technologyevaluation.com/research/article/the-5-biggest-challenges-when-implementing-erp-for-the-first-time.html
• Security for Enterprise Resource Planning Systems. (https://www.utdallas.edu/~bxt043000/Publications/Journal-Papers/DAS/J46_Security_for_Enterprise_Resource_Planning_Systems.pdf)

For your initial post, consider your place of employment, your previous place of employment, or a company you are interested in working for and respond to these questions:

• If your company was planning on implementing an ERP system, what challenges might your company struggle with and why? (Note you need to discuss the business issues and also the organizational issues with ERP implementation)
• What would be the best practices for handling the issues you previously identified?
• Discuss information security issues, challenges, risks, and appropriate responses for your company