Part C. System Analysis and Selection Report.

Background

You are running an accounting/management consultancy firm. One of your clients is currently evaluating its information systems, and the Managing Director of your client thinks that they needed to invest in an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system to support the growth of the business. During your first meeting, the managing director of your client requested you to evaluate their business and recommend ERP software.

Client/Company Selection

You are required to select a listed company of your choice (your firm's client). The selected company should be a manufacturing firm listed on either The Australian Stock Exchange or the Stock Exchange of your home country. The chosen company is your firm's client.

Framework of Analysis

The report should include the following components:

1. Background of the Selected Business

1.1 Evaluate the business process of your client to identify potential weak internal controls and the risk associated with these potential weak controls. And recommend the control techniques that will reduce or eliminate the potential risks.

[Hint: your response should be based on our discussion in Interactive Tutorial 4 to 6.]

2. Systems Requirements

2.1 Briefly discuss the software features and functionalities that your client should consider supporting its business activities. [Hint: your response should be based on Section 1.1 above.]

3. Software Selection

3.1 Compare and contrast the features and functionalities of three ERP software packages offered by the ERP vendors.

Hint. Try to apply the general functionalities and key elements of ERP systems we discussed in Week 10 Interactive Tutorial.

3.2 In the end, identify the most suitable vendor and ERP software package for your client and explain why it is the best option.