BIS 219 Week 3 DQs

This pack of BIS 219 Week 3 Discussion Questions shows the solutions to the following points:

DQ 1: Define an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. What business processes are supported by using an ERP? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using an ERP system?DQ 2: Identify the components of a supply chain. What is the function of supply chain management (SCM)? When problems arise along the supply chain, how may SCM be used to resolve these problems?DQ 3: What are the differences between ERP and customer relationship management (CRM) software? In what ways do they complement each other? What is the best use of each?DQ 4: Differentiate between a functional (or silo) approach and a process approach for operations management. What are the advantages and disadvantages to IT support for these strategies? What changes to a company