Cisco

Cisco¡¯s success with their ERP and Web-enabled IT initiatives pertain to a number of factors. In this analysis, I will list a few most important attributes that helped shape Cisco¡¯s success in the case.

Strategic Intent

First, I consider Cisco understood the technological and economical environment of the industry and was able to set coherent strategies to meet the challenges. Fast-moving companies need to accelerate business decisions and build strategies that allow them to constantly increase the value they bring to their customers. Cisco has the kind of system and minds that constantly re-evaluated their position in the market.

Communications and Support

Cisco¡¯s management set out the vision of the programs and gave active support for their implementation. Since ERP affects many aspects of how the firm interacts with customers and suppliers, Cisco¡¯s management communicated well with all stakeholders and was nimble enough to use efficient planning methodology...