1. Comparing ERP Vendors: You have been appointed as a consultant to a small manufacturing company that is planning to select an ERP software vendor. The company has 300 employees spread across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Select five prominent ERP vendors and visit their websites to find information on:

a. the business functional areas their product supports

b. the product's industry focus and what size of business their product supports

c. the average cost of the product or any license fees per seat

d. how long the vendor has been in business

e. any other critical information on the vendor Use a spreadsheet to present the preceding information in a written report to top management of the company with your recommendation for a product. Please make sure to justify your decision.