MARKS COMP631 COURSE CODE SECTION STUDENT NAME COURSE TITLE TIME ENTERPRISE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE & APPNS. DAYS ROOM || 0 ID NO. DATE TOPIC Objectives Chapter 5. Implementation Strategies Chapter 6. Software and Vendor Selection Chapter 7. Operational and Postimplementation Strategies Upon completion of this assessment, the student will be able to: 1. Know the key issues in ERP implementation strategies. 2. Understand implementation approaches, the differences between vanilla and chocolate implementations, and the short and long term impacts on the system and company 3. Understand the initial steps in the process for the successful purchase and implementation of an ERP system. 4. Understand the initial steps in the process for the successful purchase and implementation of an ERP system. 5. Determine the total cost of ownership and what it is to partner with an ERP vendor. 6. Understand why the first steps in the purchase of an ERP are critical to the change management process; and 7. Identify the steps involved in negotiating a contract with a vendor. Presented below is the High Level ERP Purchase Process: ASSIGNMENT DIRECTION & REQUIREMENT/S (Identify the ILOS to be assessed at the end of each requirement Include the rubric or marking scheme for each item/requirement.) 1. Vendor research and information gathering 2. High-level vendor demonstrations and evaluation 3. Needs and requirements assessment 4. Development of request for bid or proposal 5. Release request for bid to vendors 6. Analysis and selection- Evaluation of bids, Functional evaluation, Technical evaluation, Vendor-detailed demonstrations, Contact references, Develop a total cost of ownership 7. Vendor negotiation, a) Contract review and change, b) Pricing- software, maintenance, and consulting, support 8. Purchase system Requirements: a. Assume the role of a specialized consulting firm to assist in the selection process. b. Prepare a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Company A's ERP Software and Vendor Selection. c. Present this proposal to the company
