Case 4-2 Real-World Case

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Test your understanding of Module Four, and complete the Case 4-2 Real-World Case (OilCo). The case can be found in the Enterprise Systems for Management Textbook, pages 114–118.

1. Compare and contrast the implementation of OilCo and ExploreCo. What were the similarities and differences between the two implementations?

2. Why do you think the projects were successful? Was it the articulation of critical success factors (CSFs)? Was it their strategy of minimal customization? Or something else? Explain.

3. What can we learn from this case? Also, provide suggestions for improvements.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: 

 Case Assessment 

 Key ERP Features 

 Integration Solutions 

 Framework Purpose 

 Strengths 

 Weaknesses 

Delivery

Your paper must be submitted as at least (4-5)-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Make sure you cite if you take a piece of someone’s work, very important and your reference should relate to your writing (don’t cite a reference because it relates to the course and not this very paper) at least 4 current and relevant academic references. No heavy paraphrasing of others work.

Table 4-5 CSFs for ERP Implementation

Critical Success Factors

Description

Management Support

Top management advocacy, provision of adequate resources, and commitment to project

Release of Full-Time Subject Matter Experts (SME)

Release full time on to the project of relevant business experts who provide assistance to the project

Empowered Decision Makers

The members of the project team(s) must be empowered to make quick decisions

Deliverable Dates

At planning stage, set realistic milestones and end date

Champion

Advocate for system who is unswerving in promoting the benefits of the new system

Vanilla ERP

Minimal customization and uncomplicated option selection

Smaller Scope

Fewer modules and less functionality implemented, smaller user group, and fewer site(s)

Definition of Scope and Goals

The steering committee determines the scope and objectives of the project in advance and then adheres to it

Balanced Team

Right mix of business analysts, technical experts, and users from within the implementation company and consultants from external companies

Commitment to Change

Perseverance and determination in the face of inevitable problems with implementation