- Outsourcing is an effective cost-saving strategy frequently used by modern businesses in a variety of ways. In the past 10 years Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) became quite popular as a form of outsourcing. It also found its way into the ERP field. In your essay explain: What is outsourcing and why companies opt for outsourcing (provide brief examples) What is SaaS and why companies opt for SaaS approach What are the responsibilities of the SaaS provider (vendor)? What features/functions do companies using the service (clients) get? Describe which types of companies would be more likely to opt for ERP in the Cloud. Benefits and risks associated with having an ERP system in the Cloud. Detailed examples of at least 2 case studies clearly describing a company’s experience on using ERP in the Cloud (can be a success story or a failure story with examination of reason for success or failure). You should also use examples throughout your essay to illustrate your discussion. Words : 3500
