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Develop a model of a Management Decision Support Systems that integrates all department systems into an Enterprise Resource Planning system.
The enterprise will be a new enterprise that you will create/strategize using Michael Porter’s 3 Generic Strategies.
You will utilize Michael Porter’s 5 Forces model to benchmark your business.
You will utilize the b2b or b2c e-commerce model to provide services to your business supply chain. The e-commerce model that you use is a b2b or a b2c.
Your ERP system will be networked with the systems that are required to satisfy all business function requirements and it will be built on an infrastructure for future expansion at any locations you may choose.
Your system should support real time business practices in at least 3 regions that requires a GIS of your choice.
How?
Determine the type of business and plan by using Porters 3 Generic Strategies
Use Porters 5 Forces Model and perform a SWOT analysis to evaluate your external and internal environments.
Develop a Value Chain for your business that supports the Primary Activities and Support Activities in your business.
Determine which activities are the most valuable.
Determine if they are a source of cost advantage or differentiation advantage
Develop the type of ERP system from your Value Chain that you will utilize in your business.
Your DSS system should be designed using at least 3 to 5 different types of management systems that are related to your Value Chain System Where?
Design the model type of the ERP system (Databases, related systems, etc.), and how it will be geographically located so serve your internal and external environments.
Determine the geographical location of your business based on:
The type of product and/or services that fall under Porters 3 Generic Strategies
The type of infrastructure that is available to support the activities of your company.
When?
Illustrate how the system will be developed using a Gantt chart (chart will illustrate the major milestones with due dates) in conjunction with the Waterfall methodology.
Describe how the system will be maintained, updated and secured.
Why?
Your system should be built on the principles related to a competitive advantage that has an edge on Porter’s Five Forces.
Use the tools you have learned to minimize buyer power.
Who?
You will submit a Power Point Presentation that is 15 to 25 slides.
Any pictures and/or literature, research that you borrowed from any media must be cited using APA formatting for listing of references.
Refer to the classroom lectures, textbook and perform your own research.