scholarly journals Components and Analysis Method of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Requirements in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 682
Author(s):  
Yousef Khaleel ◽  
Anmar Abuhamdah ◽  
Mutaz Abu Sara ◽  
Bassam Al-Tamimi
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Fast Development ◽  
Medium Enterprises

With the fast development of information technologies and enterprise software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are increasingly adopted by more small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Based on this trend, it is necessary to develop ERP systems in a manner that meets and fits the SMEs requirements and needs. This paper proposes conceptual components of ERP requirements that are required for generating ERP system functions. In addition, it proposes an ERP requirements analysis method for ERP system developments in order to produce the proper ERP system functions for SMEs. The advantage of this analysis method is that it is easy to analyze and integrate the special requirements of the ERP development for distinguishing a sub-sector of SMEs. In this paper, by analyzing the components of requirements and the relationship of the business process modelling, several basic concepts are given and the method of the process analysis and modelling is also expressed.

Components and Analysis Method of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Requirements in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 682
Author(s):  
Yousef Khaleel ◽  
Anmar Abuhamdah ◽  
Mutaz Abu Sara ◽  
Bassam Al-Tamimi
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Fast Development ◽  
Medium Enterprises

With the fast development of information technologies and enterprise software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are increasingly adopted by more small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Based on this trend, it is necessary to develop ERP systems in a manner that meets and fits the SMEs requirements and needs. This paper proposes conceptual components of ERP requirements that are required for generating ERP system functions. In addition, it proposes an ERP requirements analysis method for ERP system developments in order to produce the proper ERP system functions for SMEs. The advantage of this analysis method is that it is easy to analyze and integrate the special requirements of the ERP development for distinguishing a sub-sector of SMEs. In this paper, by analyzing the components of requirements and the relationship of the business process modelling, several basic concepts are given and the method of the process analysis and modelling is also expressed.

The Paradox of Complex ERP Systems Used In Simplified Organisations Such As Small And Medium Enterprises

2010 ◽  
pp. 18-28
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Enterprise Information ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This chapter further develops and generalises findings from the authors’ July 2008 paper in the International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems (IJEIS) by adding organisational issues such as business process reengineering (BPR). The authors argue that enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are complex management tools that impose standard business processes from larger manufacturing firms. The authors test whether these systems can be adapted effectively to more simplified organisations such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The authors found that SMEs tend to have a high perceived level of satisfaction when using these complex tools, independent of size or sector. However, they cannot clearly establish that SMEs having applied BPR while implementing an ERP system are more satisfied than those that did not.

A Review of Cloud-Based ERP Systems in SMEs

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Aisyah Salim ◽  
◽  
Syammon Jaffar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
External Support ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Demand Pull ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could offer significant benefits in terms of managing the resources and support business function. However, the traditional ERP systems are quite expensive and have complex procedures for the adoption especially for SMEs. With the introduction of cloud-based ERP systems that have similar functionalities with traditional ERP, SMEs are now able to adopt this system. However, the adoption of cloud ERP remains low and question arise on how to encourage SMEs to adopt this system. Drawing from management and Information Systems literature, this study proposes and conceptual framework for cloud ERP adoption among SMEs. Using archival analysis approach and technology-push and demand-pull as the theoretical background, this research has come out with six main themes namely: firm qualities, internal pressure, external pressure, technology features, organizational readiness and external support. This paper will give significant benefits to ERP vendors to understand their potential buyer’s behaviour towards the adoption of cloud ERP.

Cloud ERP Systems for Small-and-Medium Enterprises

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 53-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Hassan Zadeh ◽  
Bolaji Akinsola Akinyemi ◽  
Anand Jeyaraj ◽  
Hamed M. Zolbanin
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Organizations recognize the need to adopt Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in order to become more competitive, efficient, and productive, although the adoption and implementation of an ERP system is a costly and risky endeavor. Recently, cloud computing has become a viable and competitive means by which most organizations, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), can implement an ERP system in a short time frame and cost-effective way. The authors' research examines the feasibility of cloud-based ERP systems for SMEs through a case study. The case emphasizes the potential of cloud-based ERP systems for SMEs as well as some of the challenges and peculiarities involved in their efforts to obtain an affordable and versatile ERP system. Their findings can potentially guide SMEs to make well-informed decisions throughout their cloud-based ERP adoption process.

A Semi-Structured Methodology for ERP System Selection Based on MACBETH and Choquet Integral Applied to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Abdelilah Khaled ◽  
Mohammed Abdou Janati Idrissi
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Choquet Integral ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Balance Task ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Selection Methodology

Historically, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems were initially destined to large companies in order to standardize and streamline their key business processes. Recently, they have been increasingly adopted by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, making strategic tradeoffs among the various marketplace solutions is a troublesome balance task for SMEs without the rescue of systematic multicriteria decision approaches. This paper addresses the question of how to choose an ERP solution that best suits a given SME. It serves twofold objectives; firstly it defines a set of selection criteria related to SMEs’ context. Secondly, it presents a selection methodology based on the construction of an induced decision model through capturing the decision maker’s preferences. The key contribution of this paper is the introduction of a new iterative learning based approach destined to make enlightened decisions through the consideration of interdependencies among the adopted selection criteria thanks to the Choquet Integral.

Study on Effects of Innovation and Vocational Training on Operation Performance by Implementation of ERP

2012 ◽  
Vol 263-266 ◽  
pp. 3260-3264
Author(s):  
Shih Hsien Lin ◽  
Huan You Lin ◽  
Pi Lien Kao
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Operation Performance ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Technical Realization ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The development of information technology has brought rapid changes to the industries, thus causing serious impacts on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This study treated the employees in SMEs as the subjects to probe into the effects of vocational training and innovation management model on corporate operation performance when SMEs implement the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. According to the empirical findings, the employees suggested that ERP implementation is the most important. Through project preparation, business blueprint analysis, technical realization, final preparation and effective support, operation performance can be fulfilled.

A Semi-Structured Methodology for ERP System Selection Based on MACBETH and Choquet Integral Applied to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

2013 ◽  
pp. 166-185
Author(s):  
Abdelilah Khaled ◽  
Mohammed Abdou Janati Idrissi
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Choquet Integral ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Balance Task ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Selection Methodology

Historically, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems were initially destined to large companies in order to standardize and streamline their key business processes. Recently, they have been increasingly adopted by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, making strategic tradeoffs among the various marketplace solutions is a troublesome balance task for SMEs without the rescue of systematic multicriteria decision approaches. This paper addresses the question of how to choose an ERP solution that best suits a given SME. It serves twofold objectives; firstly it defines a set of selection criteria related to SMEs’ context. Secondly, it presents a selection methodology based on the construction of an induced decision model through capturing the decision maker’s preferences. The key contribution of this paper is the introduction of a new iterative learning based approach destined to make enlightened decisions through the consideration of interdependencies among the adopted selection criteria thanks to the Choquet Integral.

Lessons from Enterprise Resource Planning Implementations in Ireland – Towards Smaller and Shorter ERP Projects

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frédéric Adam ◽  
Peter O'Doherty
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Software Market ◽  
Fast Pace ◽  
Erp Software ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The enterprise resource planning (ERP) software market has been growing at a very fast pace over the last few years and has been predicted to keep growing rapidly in the long term. This has led to an abundance of media reports on the subject of ERP and to managers wondering whether their companies should implement ERP systems. In order to separate the reality of the ERP phenomenon from the hype that surrounds it, we studied 14 ERP implementation projects in Irish organizations and focused on the key relationships between organizations which attempt to implement ERP systems and their implementing partners. We found that the ERP implementations that are going on in Ireland at the moment are different to the projects that have been reported elsewhere in two key respects. Firstly, the organizations interested in ERP software are, on average, far smaller than the case studies reported in the literature and the majority of the cases we reviewed were small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Secondly, the durations of implementation were far shorter than reported elsewhere. These results are not surprising if one considers the smaller average size of Irish organizations, but they indicate that the ERP movement is truly ready for an extension towards the SME market. They also indicate that the duration of the implementation of ERP software may be related to the size and complexity of the client organization and that SMEs can expect to have an easier time implementing ERPs than the current literature suggests. We also found that software implementers play a key role, not only in technical terms, but also in managerial and political terms, because they can help their clients in correcting their expectations and perceptions of ERP systems and ERP implementations.

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