1. Find and Identify 10 ERP Systems.

Multiple systems may come from the same vendor. In this case, be sure to identify at least 5 different vendors for this exercise.

2. Answer the following questions for two (2) of these ERP/EBS systems:

1. What is the name and address of the ERP vendor?
2. What are the Companys products?

Does the Company have a single product or multiple products?

What is the history, lineage, of the different products?

[FYI: Vendors do not typically build competing products; however, they often acquire competing products. Vendors may attempt to integrate the competing products into a single product, or they may continue to offer the competing products for different markets or market segments.]

3. What is the history of the ERP system? Was the system developed by the current vendor or was the system acquired by the current vendor? (In the case of an acquired system, knowing its history may be useful.)
4. What is the current version or release number of the ERP system? (This is one indication of how mature the system is.)
5. What are the major parts of the product?
6. What are the target markets for that product?
7. What are the products strengths according to the vendor?
8. What product criticisms do you see looking at other web sites?
9. What is the approximate cost of the product? (If available)
10. Are demos available? Yes or No?
11. Identify other interesting information regarding the ERP system and/or vendor.
12. Find at least one online critique of the product and/or vendor and summarize its criticisms of the product.
13. Based on your research, what are the distinguishing characteristics of ERP systems?