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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AT WHIRLPOOLSTRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEM STUDENT NAMENAME OF THE INSTITUTE

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AT WHIRLPOOLExecutive SummaryThis is the age of globalization and digitalization. Globalization is adding new complexity inmanaging the business processes and appropriate IT systems that can support the Globalbusinesses are the need of the hour. Traditional IT systems and Legacy systems are not enoughfor the current business climate and in the era of Business analytics, Internet of things, cloudcomputing and many other new technologies. This case study is about analyzing the business processes of the Whirlpool Corporation, anAmerican manufacturer major, and also the various AIS and ERP systems available in themarket like Oracle, SAP, Microsoft dynamics, MYOB, Xero and proposes an appropriateproduct that is aligned to the business processes of the organization. This document can betreated like feasibility study that every organization conducts before finalizing their ERP vendor.Considering the global business operations and the requirements, Oracle Fusion ERP systemsare proposed for the organization. The purpose of this case study is to explain the various steps indetailed manner required to arrive at this recommendation of selecting Oracle Fusion ERPsystems.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AT WHIRLPOOLContents1.Introduction...............................................................................................................................42.Analysis....................................................................................................................................53.1Define business processes of Whirlpool.............................................................................53.2Generating appropriate business requirements for Whirlpool............................................73.3Determining the systems requirements...............................................................................83.4Software selection...............................................................................................................83.5Three ways in which Whirlpool can utilize such technologies to improve business efficiency...................................................................................................................................103.6Level of efficiency of the technology implementation.....................................................103.7Security risks....................................................................................................................113.8How to mitigate security risks..........................................................................................113.Conclusion..............................................................................................................................12List of references...........................................................................................................................14

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AT WHIRLPOOL1.IntroductionThis is the age of massive competition. Due to increased competition, governmentregulations and many other developments like Globalization, business climate is gettingcomplex. Most of the organizations want not only to reduce their IT spending but also to focuson their core competencies. ERP systems help the organization to streamline and optimize theirbusiness operations as a result of which organization can focus more on its core competencies. Whirlpool, an American Home appliance manufacturer, is selected for the purpose of thisassignment. Its revenue is more than 20 billion US dollar and it is having 10 manufacturingcenters, 50 research centers and numerous sales offices. It is a household name worldwidehowever it is using legacy systems, which are not capable of handling the scale of operations.Company is evaluating to migrate their IT systems from traditional systems to modern ITsystems to reduce the cost of their operations and become more efficient. There is no dearth oforganizations that have suffered heavy losses while implementing ERP systems. There are evenincidents of going bankrupt of FoxMeyer drug while implementing ERP systems. These list offailures shows that it is very important to carry out the proper feasibility study before finalizingthe ERP product.

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