Perspectives on Reference Modeling

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Fettke ◽  
Peter Loos
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reference Models ◽  
Reference Modeling ◽  
Business Engineering

Conceptual models play an increasingly important role in all phases of the information systems life cycle. For instance, they are used for business engineering, information systems development, and customizing of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Despite conceptual modeling being a vital instrument for developing information systems, the modeling process often is resource-consuming and faulty. As a way to overcome these failures and to improve the development of enterprise-specific models, the concept of reference modeling has been introduced. A reference model is a conceptual framework and may be used as a blueprint for information systems development. In this Chapter, we seek to motivate research on reference modeling and introduce the chapters of this book on using reference models for business systems analysis. Our discussion is based on a framework for research on reference modeling that consists of four elements: reference modeling languages, reference modeling methods, reference models, and reference modeling context. Each element of the framework is discussed with respect to prior research, the contributions of chapters in this book, and future research opportunities.

scholarly journals Hasil Rancang Bangun Sistem ERP dengan SDLC Model Waterfall: Studi Kasus Sistem Inventori PT Pan Brothers, Tbk.

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harijanto Pangestu ◽  
Hendra Alianto ◽  
Santo F. Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Business World ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

Competition in the business world effects the use of information technology. To achieve competitive advantage in the global competition, PT Pan Brothers, Tbk. should establish an integrated information system based on ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). With the ERP system, information will be accurate and up-todate to support strategic decision making. It takes conscientious planning in building the ERP system. Management information systems development projects have a very important role. One determining component is how to choose and use appropriate information systems development method. SDLC (system development life cycle) is growing very rapidly along with the development of information technology. It is necessary to choose the right SDLC in building an integrated system based on ERP. Each SDLC models has advantages and disadvantages. SDLC models will only be optimal if used according to the situation and conditions. Waterfall model provides clear deliverables and milestones, good documentation, easy to understand, easy to implement, emphasizes on good procedural workmanship (precoding design). Some of its weaknesses are difficult to integrate risk management, high cost change documents, high administrative costs, often late completion thus.To avoid them, there should be a well-planned project management and steps properly so it can be on time and will not exceed budget.

scholarly journals Evaluating the effectiveness of integrated Accounting Information Systems (AIS) in ERP environment of Vietnamese garment companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vu Quoc Thong
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
The Way

Identifying factors defining the effectiveness of integrated AIS in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment is really a challenging task. In our research, the effectiveness of integrated AIS in ERP is presented in the form of a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) model. This study analyzes data collected from 178 Vietnamese garment companies with AIS in an ERP environment. Then, Cronbach’s Alpha test and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) are conducted to assess the reliability of variables. The result identifies 28 variables from Vietnamese garment companies’ managers view grouped into 4-dimensional constructs of the BSC model that define the effectiveness of integrated AIS in an ERP environment. The conclusion on garment companies’ AIS evaluation factors paves the way for future research on other Vietnamese industries’ AIS evaluation in an ERP environment.

Examining the Quality of Evolution Frameworks and Metamodeling Paradigms of Information Systems Development Methodologies

2011 ◽  
pp. 265-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Berki
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Software Quality ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Quality Outcomes ◽  
Quality Properties ◽  
Quality Perceptions ◽  
Formal Quality

Information systems development methodologies and associated CASE tools have been considered cornerstones for building quality into an information system. The construction and evaluation of methodologies are usually carried out by evaluation frameworks and metamodels, both considered as meta-methodologies. This chapter investigates and reviews representative metamodels and evaluation frameworks for assessing the capability of methodologies to contribute to high-quality outcomes. It presents a summary of their quality features, strengths, and weaknesses. The chapter ultimately leads to a comparison and discussion of the functional and formal quality properties that traditional meta-methodologies and method evaluation paradigms offer. The discussion emphasizes the limitations of methods and metamethods used to model and evaluate software quality properties, such as computability and implementability, testing, dynamic semantics capture, and people’s involvement. This analysis, along with the comparison of the philosophy, assumptions, and quality perceptions of different process methods used in information systems development, provides the basis for recommendations about the need for future research in this area.

Manufacturing Execution System Design Using ISA-95

2014 ◽  
Vol 980 ◽  
pp. 248-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesri Govindaraju ◽  
Kristianto Lukman ◽  
Dissa R. Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Manufacturing Execution System ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Manufacturing Execution

Manufacturing execution system is information systems (IS) that bridges the gap between IS at the top level, namely enterprise resource planning (ERP) nd IS at the lower levels, namely the automation systems. MES has been reported to increase productivity, maintain product quality, and reduce production time. However, the advantage is obtained if MES is integrated smoothly with the other systems. Currently there is an industry standard, ISA-95, which can be used as a reference model in the process of integrating MES with ERP and automation systems. This study was undertaken to propose a methodology for MES design utilizing ISA-95 standard.The methodology is designed considering the objectives of MES development from a point of view manufacturing system and also from the point of view of information systems. Thus, challenges from two domains, namely business (manufacturing) domain and technology (IS domain) are both considered in the development of the methodology.

scholarly journals Quality And Effectiveness Of Enterprise Resource Planning - Customer Relationship Management Systems: Implications For Information Systems Marketing Strategies

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonidas Hatzithomas ◽  
Ioannis Stamelos ◽  
Thomas Fotiadis ◽  
John Mylonakis
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Future Research ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Erp Systems

The present research examines the success of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in Greece, employing Delone and McLean’s model. The questionnaires of the study were e-mailed to the 1,049 largest organizations based on turnover and assets. The final research sample consists of 105 Greek enterprises. The list of organizations was compiled by using the Index of Companies and Products Directory (ICAP). Results show that users have more positive attitude towards system quality and information quality and less positive attitude towards service quality. Moreover, users believe that ERP systems enhance their performance and can contribute to the control of management. Furthermore, present paper proved that D&M model constitutes a causal model with the exception of the variable of system use that is only related to user satisfaction, and ERP system quality.The findings of this research trigger many theoretical and managerial implications and create lots of potential for future research in the fields of Information Systems, Management, and Marketing.

Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Systems Thinking

2011 ◽  
pp. 315-332
Author(s):  
Doncho Petkov ◽  
Denis Edgar-Nevill ◽  
Raymond Madachy ◽  
Rory O’Connor
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Systems Software ◽  
Potential Improvement

This article traces past research on the application of the systems approach to information systems development within the disciplines of information systems and software engineering. Their origins historically are related to a number of areas, including general systems theory. While potential improvement of software development practices is linked by some leading experts to the application of more systemic methods, the current state of the practice in software engineering and information systems development shows this is some way from being achieved. The authors propose possible directions for future research and practical work on bringing together both fields with systems thinking.

Individual Improvisation in Information Systems Development

2009 ◽  
pp. 105-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Magni ◽  
Bernardino Provera ◽  
Luigi Prosperpio
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Turbulent Environments ◽  
Group Outcomes ◽  
Individual Attitude

Improvisation is rapidly becoming an important issue for both scholars and practitioners. Organizations that operate in turbulent environments must learn to swiftly adapt and respond to such nstability, especially in areas as innovation and new product development. In such contexts, traditional top-down, carefully-planned approaches to innovative projects may represent an obstacle to effectively dealing with environment uncertainty. Prior research on improvisation has focused considerable attention on the centrality of improvisation in individual and group outcomes, while less emphasis has been placed on how individual attitude toward improvisation is formed. In an attempt to fill this gap, we will theoretically analyze the antecedents of individual attitude toward improvisation, by looking at the information systems development (ISD) domain. In particular, the outcome of this chapter is the development of theoretical propositions which could be empirically tested in future research.

Design Principles for Reference Modeling

2011 ◽  
pp. 47-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan vom Brocke
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Reference Models ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Reference Modeling ◽  
Design And Application

With the design of reference models, an increase in the efficiency of information systems engineering is intended. This is expected to be achieved by reusing information models. Current research focuses mainly on configuration as one principle for reusing artefacts. According to this principle, all variants of a model are incorporated in the reference model facilitating adaptations by choices. In practice however, situations arise whereby various requirements to a model are unforeseen: Either results are inappropriate or costs of design are exploding. This paper introduces additional design principles that aim towards giving more flexibility to both the design and application of reference models.

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