Task 1: Choosing a Vendor
Choosing A Vendor
IT Sourcing and Development in a Global Economy — C929
Western Governor’s University
, Task 1: Choosing a Vendor
Section A – Outsourcing needs and expectations
Endothon seeks a vendor who can be crucial in developing a new enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system. This system must seamlessly integrate with our existing infrastructure,
an essential requirement for the project. The project is slated for completion within ten months,
with a budget of $10 million and two years of post-implementation support.
Endothon’s request the needs and expectations to be followed:
- Vendor must be able to provide an ERP system that can integrate into Endothon’s system
- Must have finished and implemented the ERP system within ten months.
- Must meet the budget of $10 million to complete the project.
- The vendor must provide support for up to two years during implementation.
- The vendor will train internal staff for two years post-implementation.
Section B – Project Stakeholders
The current project sponsor and stakeholders' steering committee are as follows:
- Project Sponsor
o Maria Sousa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Stakeholders
o John Prescott, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
o Alice Trebold, Chief of Supply Chain Manufacturing
o Sam Goodwin, SVP of Sales
o Anne Scofield, SVP of Human Resources
o Kevin Cahill, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Choosing A Vendor
IT Sourcing and Development in a Global Economy — C929
Western Governor’s University
, Task 1: Choosing a Vendor
Section A – Outsourcing needs and expectations
Endothon seeks a vendor who can be crucial in developing a new enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system. This system must seamlessly integrate with our existing infrastructure,
an essential requirement for the project. The project is slated for completion within ten months,
with a budget of $10 million and two years of post-implementation support.
Endothon’s request the needs and expectations to be followed:
- Vendor must be able to provide an ERP system that can integrate into Endothon’s system
- Must have finished and implemented the ERP system within ten months.
- Must meet the budget of $10 million to complete the project.
- The vendor must provide support for up to two years during implementation.
- The vendor will train internal staff for two years post-implementation.
Section B – Project Stakeholders
The current project sponsor and stakeholders' steering committee are as follows:
- Project Sponsor
o Maria Sousa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Stakeholders
o John Prescott, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
o Alice Trebold, Chief of Supply Chain Manufacturing
o Sam Goodwin, SVP of Sales
o Anne Scofield, SVP of Human Resources
o Kevin Cahill, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
