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The Next Wave of Integration : Extended Enterprise The Shared-services business needs (to selecting ERP solution) •The need to create an application framework to improve customer order processing. Most companies, having ignored their back-office systems for years, are looking for solutions that will save them from their neglect. •The need to consolidate and to unify relevant business functions. •The need to integrate a broad range of disparate technologies, along with the business processes they support, into common processes and a common technology platform. •The need to create a new technological foundation to support next-generation e-commerce applications Build, Buy or Rent ? Many firms are deciding to buy –rather than build or rent- commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software from third party vendors, because : •Only organizations with deep pockets can viably maintain the high total cost of ownership and complexity associated with developing and maintaining custom-designed applications. •Companies realize that software development may not be a core competency. It's estimated that more than 70 percent of internal software projects fail. To minimize this risk, companies increasingly outsource software development activities. Next…. •Many current applications are technically outdated, and the ongoing redesign of business processes makes existing software functionally obsolete and a potential business impediment. •Off-the-shelf solutions integrate the best business practices from a variety of industries. The ability to incorporate these best business practices into your firm's operations translates into bottom-line improvements. The Capabilities of COTS ERP Solutions COTS ERP solutions are extremely sophisticated and support effective e-commerce functionality with the following features: •Consolidation of the back office. Consolidating back-office functions allows companies to better leverage their capabilities and to present a single face to suppliers. The goal is to centralize operations, which can be risky. Many companies have tried-and failed-to consolidate their software systems. Why is today's business environment different? Because executive management is now focused and paying attention to the benefits of technology consolidation. Next…..
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