You have been required to prepare and present a report to the top management team of a world class organization that explains the production and supply chain management processes from an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) perspective.

Describe the basic functions of the production and supply chain management modules of the ERP system.
Express why the ERP is vital to creating overall efficiencies and the supply chain management process.
Provide the process for entering and processing production planning data in an ERP system.
Explain how information can be shared with suppliers in order to increase supply chain efficiency.