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Summary: Useful introductory tutorial disguised as a novel
Review: This book is presented as the ERP version of "The Goal", and it is true that it takes the form of a novel. However, it is not clear that the weakly developed fictional elements add or detract from the message. The case study, however, is useful, and overall this is a palatable way to get an introduction to the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning. Like most writing on ERP, it focuses on one software product, in this case, SAP R/3. However, it is not a disguised advertisement and should be useful for managers contemplating adopting any such system in their companies.
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Summary: Trash!
Review: This is the worst book I have ever read in my life. Authors would do themselves a favour if they have just written a decent 15 page scientific paper rather than this trash. Even 1 star for this book is too much. What makes it even worse is that stereotypes that these so called PhDs are projecting. These two should be banned from publishing and teaching. If anyone wants the book I wil ship it to you. For free. Otherwise, this is going into the recycling paper bin.
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Summary: Trash!
Review: This is the worst book I have ever read in my life. Authors would do themselves a favour if they have just written a decent 15 page scientific paper rather than this trash. Even 1 star for this book is too much. What makes it even worse is that stereotypes that these so called PhDs are projecting. These two should be banned from publishing and teaching. If anyone wants the book I wil ship it to you. For free. Otherwise, this is going into the recycling paper bin.
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Summary: general idea behind book
Review: This little book may seem 'light' considering the size of investment companies have made in ERP systems, and considering the considerable number of installations of such systems in major Global companies over the last few years...it is easy to read-even 'novel'- but gives readers important fundamental insights into the issues that ERP systems raise, for operations, for customers, and for the people effected and the people in charge. Why ERP? is neither cheerleader nor challenger of ERP, just a good quick read window of understanding written by two top educators.
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Summary: Common Sense Look at ERP
Review: What steps an organization needs to consider and take before moving into an ERP environment is given so simply in this book. Jacobs and Whybark present the facts in such a way that anyone in an organization understands that ERP is not a magical cure for their ills. Yes, this book is written very much like "The Goal," yet one knows this from the start. Where is it written that such a book must be full of theories, processes and analogies that makes it boring and undigestable. I applaud Jacobs and Whybark for giving the business world an easy to understand and follow guideline for ERP.
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Summary: Common Sense Look at ERP
Review: What steps an organization needs to consider and take before moving into an ERP environment is given so simply in this book. Jacobs and Whybark present the facts in such a way that anyone in an organization understands that ERP is not a magical cure for their ills. Yes, this book is written very much like "The Goal," yet one knows this from the start. Where is it written that such a book must be full of theories, processes and analogies that makes it boring and undigestable. I applaud Jacobs and Whybark for giving the business world an easy to understand and follow guideline for ERP.
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Summary: An Ode to Why ERP
Review: Why ERP is a novel, of course.But it has a message of considerable force. If you are not a geek, and have not learned to speak, the words that describe ERP in Greek, This book is for you, to learn and to study, and we'll bet Billy will become your good buddy. People install ERPs with abandon, some with results that are clearly not random. Cost go way up and service goes down, and you just wonder whether you'll be around. Read this book before it's too late, and perhaps you'll avoid a horrible fate. Then recommend it to all of your friends, but please don't tell them how the book ends. If 'bout this book, you'd like to know more, then click on the web site to get the real score. http://www.pom.edu/erp
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Summary: This Book Sucks
Review: Why ERP? Because I didn't have a choice as to read it or not. I'd rather take a bath in gasoline and light myself on fire than read this thing again.
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