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SAP

SAP (systemanalyse and programmentwicklung) was the largest ERP software

vendor at that time. In 2001, SAP is still the largest supplier of software in the

world and the world fourth largest software vendor.

The R/3 software includes over 70 integrated modules in accounting, logis-

tic HR, sales and distribution etc. (see appendix). The software is built from a

business point of view. By collaborating with business and IT experts, SAP grad-

ually developed a unique understanding of the challenges faced by users and

provides a total solution to its customers. The software helps companies link

their business processes, so the whole enterprise can run smoothly. In the early

1990’s R/3 was a hot commodity. FoxMeyer, like many other companies,

jumped on the bandwagon to capitalize the benefit of using the software

because of the software reputation and the consultants’ recommendation.

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