a) What are the major objectives of an ERP system and how are they similar or different to a Functional Area Information System?

b) What are the benefits and limitations of ERP systems?

c) What are the core modules of an ERP system, and what would the extended modules be? Which module would you recommend for implementation first and why?

d) What are the different available implementation models that the business can consider for their ERP implementation, and the benefits and limitations of these different implementation models? Which one would you recommend to your client?

e) Which functional departments are likely to be impacted in the business as they transition to a world where ERP supports cross-functional and cross-departmental processes?