An Object-Oriented Awareness-Based Methodology for ERP

2011 ◽  
pp. 149-159
Author(s):  
Farhad Daneshgar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Computer Supported Cooperative Work ◽  
The Other ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Conceptual Modelling ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Is Development

It is now believed that success of ERP systems is largely dependent on not only the successful evaluation, selection, implementation and post-implementation of ERP systems, but also on integrating it with the organizational business processes. On the other hand, nearly all business processes are collaborative in the sense that multiple human agents or actors interact with one another for achieving one or more process goals. As a result, one can claim that one major factor in successful implementation of the ERP systems is development of appropriate conceptual models of the ERP process from various perspectives. In this chapter the writer, being a member of the CSCW (computer supported cooperative work) research community, introduces a conceptual model for ERP which has an emphasis on the collaborative nature of ERP process that explicitly addresses the “awareness” and “knowledge-sharing” issues within the ERP process. This conceptual model demonstrates collaboration requirements of the actors behind individual business processes as well as the relationships among these business processes. This chapter is intended to introduce to the ERP community a relevant piece of work in conceptual modelling from the perspective of CSCW with the aim of attracting research collaborators for further investigation in these fields.

Identification and Measurement of the Knowledge-Sharing Requirements in Collaborative Business Processes

2011 ◽  
pp. 215-231
Author(s):  
Farhad Daneshgar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Modelling Language ◽  
Collaborative Processes ◽  
Semantic Concepts ◽  
Analysis Of Knowledge ◽  
What Matters

This chapter introduces a modelling language called Awareness Net for both representation as well as measuring the knowledge-sharing requirements in collaborative business processes. It is a conceptual model that facilitates representation and analysis of knowledge-sharing requirements of the actors in collaborative business processes. The representation and measurement are handled by a set of collaborative semantic concepts and their relationships. The proposed language enforces overall specification of what matters to the actors in collaborative processes when collaborating in business process to keep them aware of the collaboration context.

Thinking Ontologically

2011 ◽  
pp. 82-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jörg Evermann
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Software Design ◽  
Real World ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Conceptual Modelling ◽  
The Real ◽  
Design Languages ◽  
Is Development

Information systems (IS) are situated in and representations of business and organizational domains. Conceptual models of the real world serve as tools for understanding the business domain. Conceptual modelling is thus an important first step in any IS development project. As no language has been generally accepted for conceptual modelling, researchers have proposed extending the use of widely accepted object-oriented software design languages such as UML for this purpose. A major problem with this is the fact that such languages possess no real-world business or organizational meaning— that is, it is unclear what the constructs of such languages mean in terms of the business. This chapter discusses how such meaning can be assigned to languages like UML. It provides an example that demonstrates the differences between a software design model and a conceptual model in UML. This chapter shows that UML is suitable for conceptual modelling but that the modeller must take special care not to confuse software aspects with aspects of the real world being modelled.

Leveraging Enterprise Resource Planning Systems to Digitize Business Functions

2017 ◽  
pp. 20-46
Author(s):  
Jessy Nair ◽  
D. Bhanu Sree Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
System Perspective ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Internal Stakeholders

The successful implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a challenge to many organizations. Though an intervention, ERP brings in large scale tangible and intangible benefits to an organization. It poses significant intervention on firm level endogenous dimensions; internal stakeholders, internal organization, business processes and technology. Though literature recognizes that ERP intervention brings about technological change during ERP implementation, hardly any article has conceptualized these interventions in evaluating its performance. Drawing on the Socio Technical system perspective the objective of this article is to conceptualize the ERP intervention on the endogenous dimensions of the organization and develop a comprehensive conceptual model to assess the success or failure of ERP system implementation. The conceptual model, Process-Variance and Adapted Socio-Technical (PVAST), proposed in this article will enable decision makers and practitioners to measure ERP project performance at every stage of its life cycle in a coherent method and adopt corrective measures.

scholarly journals Extensible Portfolio of Forecasting Methods for ERP Systems: Integration Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Jānis Pekša
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
General Process ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Forecasting Methods ◽  
Integration Approach ◽  
Enterprise Applications

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are large, modular enterprise applications designed for most of the company’s business processes. They include a range of different forecasting methods. The paper analyses the existing forecasting methods in ERP systems and provides a comparison of forecasting methods in ERP systems. It considers the problem of prediction integration in ERP systems and describes the general process by a conceptual model based on academic literature from forecasting with ERP systems. The study provides an integration approach, which is the most suitable one for providing forecasting functions in ERP systems.

scholarly journals Challenges and Prospects of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in the Newly Chartered Public Universities in Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bett, Kipyegon Alfred
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Erp Systems

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have been the most popular business management systems in the 21st century, providing benefits of real-time capabilities, enhancing organizational competencies and seamless communication for business in both small and large organizations. Today, most universities have begun replacing their legacy systems with ERP initiatives to improve management and administration. Though they are credited with major prospects of re-engineering the work processes, these initiatives present some challenges to the management of these universities. This study focused on the challenges and prospects of ERP systems in the newly chartered public universities in Kenya. A review of previous studies on the challenges and prospects of putting in place this framework in public sector including universities was done. A descriptive survey research design was used to select the staff in all the 24 newly chartered universities in Kenya, while simple random sampling method was used in choosing 120 respondents who were heads of departments. A five point Likert scale questionnaire was used for data collection. A reliability estimate of 0.69 was realized for the instrument using Cronbach reliability coefficient. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics and presented in tables and charts. The study established that management support is vital for any organization to be able to successfully implement and use ERP systems effectively. In addition, inadequate preparation by the universities to manage change, failure to involve end-users during the implementation stage, failure by the system vendors to modify the system to conform to the requirements of these universities, failure by the institutions to re-engineer their business processes to match ERP requirements and lack of effective end-user training were also cited as the challenges facing the success of the ERP systems in the newly chartered universities. The findings further indicated successful implementation of the system will eliminate redundant tasks and lead to an overall reduction of operational cost. It will also lead to easier access to reliable data and information, improved customer relationship and the ability to produce better reports and information are some of the prospects that majority of the respondents believe the ERP system will provide. This study may be useful to public universities management by helping them gain better understanding on how to utilize information technologies. It also provides information that will assist them in making informed decisions on the best ERP implementation strategies to be employed. Lastly, the study will creates a forum for discussions on ways of solving ERP challenges currently being faced by the newly chartered public universities in Kenya.

The Role of Reference, Imminent and Current Models in Enterprise Conceptual Modelling

2015 ◽  
pp. 121-134
Author(s):  
Thomas Schmidt ◽  
Stephan Hofmann
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Current Reference ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Freight Forwarder

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems constitute a prerequisite for successfully managing business in many industries, including the logistics industry. Since today's standard ERP systems determine a company's business down to the smallest detail, effectively aligning a company's strategy and business processes with software-given processes is imperative for maintaining a competitive advantage. This calls for defining an Enterprise Conceptual Model based on a sound derivation of imminent processes, either directed towards current, reference or ideal processes. The case study exemplifies that an Enterprise Conceptual Model has actually helped to translate strategic goals and operational needs into business processes and, thereby, align imminent and software-given processes. The application of current, reference and ideal process models for definition imminent processes is shown. Insight is drawn from a one-case case study of a medium-sized Namibian freight forwarder and logistics service provider.

Leveraging Enterprise Resource Planning Systems to Digitize Business Functions

2021 ◽  
pp. 165-190
Author(s):  
Jessy Nair ◽  
D. Bhanu Sree Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
System Perspective ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Internal Stakeholders

The successful implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a challenge to many organizations. Though an intervention, ERP brings in large scale tangible and intangible benefits to an organization. It poses significant intervention on firm level endogenous dimensions; internal stakeholders, internal organization, business processes and technology. Though literature recognizes that ERP intervention brings about technological change during ERP implementation, hardly any article has conceptualized these interventions in evaluating its performance. Drawing on the Socio Technical system perspective the objective of this article is to conceptualize the ERP intervention on the endogenous dimensions of the organization and develop a comprehensive conceptual model to assess the success or failure of ERP system implementation. The conceptual model, Process-Variance and Adapted Socio-Technical (PVAST), proposed in this article will enable decision makers and practitioners to measure ERP project performance at every stage of its life cycle in a coherent method and adopt corrective measures.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT FOR HIGH FIRM PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF LEAN SIX SIGMA AT A MALAYSIA TRADING COMPANY

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadijah Iberahim ◽  
Izmahariz Azman ◽  
Mohd Haniff Shahri ◽  
Nur Fara Ellyanie Abdul Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Management Support ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Trading Company ◽  
Goal Clarity

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a method that helps an organization to maximize profit and minimize cost. One of the essential factors for a successful LSS project is the availability of employees who are willing to engage. Employee engagement brings about a strong sense of belonging and high productivity. Consequently, engaged employees will work harder to achieve the mission of the organization. This paper discusses a case of LSS project with a low level of employee engagement. As a result, LSS was less likely helpful in sustaining company’s performance. The purpose of this study is to identify factors that contribute to employee engagement in LSS practices. Review of the relevant literature suggests four variables, which include goal clarity, management support and trust, knowledge sharing and transfer, and teamwork. The questionnaire survey applied census in collecting feedback from 80 respondents. Statistical analysis results indicate that goal clarity, management support, and trust are significant to employee engagement. However, knowledge sharing and transfer as well as teamwork are not substantial. It is recommended for the organization to give attention to all the four factors. This paper extended understandings on critical inputs to a successful implementation of LSS for sustainable company’s performance and growth. Keywords: Lean Six Sigma, Employee Engagement, Goal Clarity, Management Support and Trust, Teamwork, Knowledge Sharing.

CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF THE SYSTEM OF SPECIAL TYPES OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT

2018 ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
A. N. Mironov ◽  
V. V. Lisitskiy
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
System Approach ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Theoretical Explanation ◽  
Technical Support ◽  
Technical System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Alert System ◽  
Empirical Basis ◽  
The Creation

In the article on set-theoretic level, developed a conceptual model of the system of special types of technical support for difficult organizational-technical system. The purpose of conceptualizing the creation of a system of interrelated and stemming from one of the other views on certain objects, phenomena, processes associated with the system of special types of technical support. In the development of applied concepts and principles of the methodology of system approach. The empirical basis for the development of the conceptual model has served many fixed factors obtained in the warning system and require formalization and theoretical explanation. The novelty of the model lies in the account of the effect of environment directly on the alert system. Therefore, in the conceptual model of the system of special types of technical support included directly in the conceptual model of the system of special types and conceptual model of the environment. Part of the conceptual model of the environment is included in the conceptual model of the enemy of nature and co-systems.

scholarly journals Recruiting Transcultural Qualitative Research Participants: A Conceptual Model

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phyllis Eide ◽  
Carol B. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
The Other ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Dominant Culture ◽  
Qualitative Researcher ◽  
Successful Recruitment ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Personal Knowing ◽  
Recruitment And Selection

Working with diverse populations poses many challenges to the qualitative researcher who is a member of the dominant culture. Traditional methods of recruitment and selection (such as flyers and advertisements) are often unproductive, leading to missed contributions from potential participants who were not recruited and researcher frustration. In this article, the authors explore recruitment issues related to the concept of personal knowing based on experiences with Aboriginal Hawai'ian and Micronesian populations, wherein knowing and being known are crucial to successful recruitment of participants. They present a conceptual model that incorporates key concepts of knowing the other, cultural context, and trust to guide other qualitative transcultural researchers. They also describe challenges, implications, and concrete suggestions for recruitment of participants.

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