An Investigation and Classification of ERP Project Managers' Required Skills

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Sadegh Amalnik ◽  
Ahad Zare Ravasan
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Classification Scheme ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems ◽  
Scant Attention

Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs) is a complex and costly process that is usually accompanied with serious risks. Numerous research projects have been conducted to illuminate ERP Critical Success Factors (CSFs) so as to identify the main factors in enhancing success rate. Although project managers' skills of ERP system implementation projects are viewed as one of the most effective factors in the success of such projects, scant attention has been paid to them and their unique aspects have not been sufficiently discussed in the extant literature. Hence, this article aims at identifying the most relevant skills of ERP project managers and proposing a classification scheme. Based on the results of the robust Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), 16 identified skills were grouped into four distinct categories: “managerial,” “project management,” “human resource,” and “technical.” The results of this article can help scholars and managers to grasp an in-depth understanding of the skills required for project managers and the challenges they have to mitigate while implementing ERP projects.

The Core Critical Success Factors in Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

2012 ◽  
pp. 86-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Payam Hanafizadeh ◽  
Roya Gholami ◽  
Shabnam Dadbin ◽  
Nicholas Standage
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Entropy Method ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems require huge investments while ineffective implementations of such projects are commonly observed. A considerable number of these projects have been reported to fail or take longer than it was initially planned, while previous studies show that the aim of rapid implementation of such projects has not been successful and the failure of the fundamental goals in these projects have imposed huge amounts of costs on investors. Some of the major consequences are the reduction in demand for such products and the introduction of further skepticism to the managers and investors of ERP systems. In this regard, it is important to understand the factors determining success or failure of ERP implementation. The aim of this paper is to study the critical success factors (CSFs) in implementing ERP systems and to develop a conceptual model which can serve as a basis for ERP project managers. These critical success factors that are called “core critical success factors” are extracted from 62 published papers using the content analysis and the entropy method. The proposed conceptual model has been verified in the context of five multinational companies.

The Core Critical Success Factors in Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Payam Hanafizadeh ◽  
Roya Gholami ◽  
Shabnam Dadbin ◽  
Nicholas Standage
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Entropy Method ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems require huge investments while ineffective implementations of such projects are commonly observed. A considerable number of these projects have been reported to fail or take longer than it was initially planned, while previous studies show that the aim of rapid implementation of such projects has not been successful and the failure of the fundamental goals in these projects have imposed huge amounts of costs on investors. Some of the major consequences are the reduction in demand for such products and the introduction of further skepticism to the managers and investors of ERP systems. In this regard, it is important to understand the factors determining success or failure of ERP implementation. The aim of this paper is to study the critical success factors (CSFs) in implementing ERP systems and to develop a conceptual model which can serve as a basis for ERP project managers. These critical success factors that are called “core critical success factors” are extracted from 62 published papers using the content analysis and the entropy method. The proposed conceptual model has been verified in the context of five multinational companies.

scholarly journals The Critical Success Factors Of The ERP System Project: A Meta-Analysis Methodology

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 1407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdesamad Zouine ◽  
Pierre Fenies
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Analysis Methodology

Many articles have been written on enterprise resource planning success in the last two decades in both the public and private sector. An important number of empirical studies attempt to delineate the steps of ERP project integration and their specificities. These research works can be divided into two principal phases: the implementation and the post-implementation. The complex nature of the ERP system and its implementation stages lead us to investigate about the critical success factors mentioned in both phases of integration. Recently, several studies have tried to assess the success of ERP system and highlight the CSFs based on some theoretical models. This study uses a meta-analysis methodology to highlight the principal factors leading to ERP success, and it evaluates the weight of CSFs in the process of implementing the ERP project. Based on the best studies published in the last years about ERP success, we conduct this research to determine the most important factors highly correlated with the ERP success. Eleven CSFs are identified in our meta-analysis and classified according to their significant importance based on the correlation coefficients finding in 32 articles focus only on the ERP system. Some criteria were selected to choose studies such as: Sample size, the availability of correlation coefficient finding (quantitative empirical data), the availability of reliable constructs (Cronbachs alpha), and the measurement scale of each factor.

Critical Success Factors in Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation

2020 ◽  
pp. 188-208
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shaikh ◽  
Libi Shen
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Critical Success

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are considered, by many, to be extremely solid, while giving organizations the ability to quickly capture and manage data across diverse sectors. Because the successful employment of an ERP system depends upon skillful implementation, specific factors contributing to successful ERP implementation are essential. What are the critical factors in the implementation of ERP system? How do company administrators and IT professionals perceive the critical successful factors for the effective implementation of the ERP? How are critical successful factors defined? How do IT professionals perceive the influence of critical factors on the effective implementation of ERP in a Phoenix company? In this chapter, the critical successful factors in the implementation of ERP systems will be explored. A single case study was conducted, and the interview data were gathered from 15 IT professionals in a Phoenix, Arizona company. Problems, solutions, recommendations, and future research direction will be presented.

Critical Success Factors of ERP Implementation

2011 ◽  
pp. 758-765
Author(s):  
Leopoldo E. Colmenares ◽  
Jim O. Otieno
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Systems Implementation ◽  
Sales And Marketing ◽  
Share Data

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is an integrated set of programs that provides support for core organizational activities, such as manufacturing and logistics, finance and accounting, sales and marketing, and human resources. An ERP system helps the different parts of an organization share data and knowledge, reduce costs, and improve management of business processes. In spite of their benefits, many ERP systems fail (Stratman & Roth, 1999). Implementing an ERP system is a major undertaking. About 90% of ERP implementations are late or over budget (Martin, 1998), and the success rate of ERP systems implementation is only about 33% (Zhang et al., 2003).

Critical Success Factors of ERP Implementation

2005 ◽  
pp. 628-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leopoldo E. Colmenares ◽  
Jim O. Otieno
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Systems Implementation ◽  
Sales And Marketing ◽  
Share Data

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is an integrated set of programs that provides support for core organizational activities, such as manufacturing and logistics, finance and accounting, sales and marketing, and human resources. An ERP system helps the different parts of an organization share data and knowledge, reduce costs, and improve management of business processes. In spite of their benefits, many ERP systems fail (Stratman & Roth, 1999). Implementing an ERP system is a major undertaking. About 90% of ERP implementations are late or over budget (Martin, 1998), and the success rate of ERP systems implementation is only about 33% (Zhang et al., 2003).

An integrated framework for ERP system implementation

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalinga Jagoda ◽  
Premaratne Samaranayake
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
System Implementation ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Critical Success

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose an alternative integrated approach based on the stage-gate method to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems which will enhance the effectiveness of ERP projects. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was conducted on ERP system implementation and its effectiveness. The need for improving implementation approaches and methodologies was examined. Based on the insights gained, a conceptual framework for ERP system implementation is presented by combining the state-gate approach with the pre-implementation roadmap. Findings The proposed framework aims to enhance the overall ERP implementation outcomes, ensuring critical success factors and eliminating common causes of failures. A pre-implementation roadmap is identified as a key element for eliminating many causes of failure including lack of organisations’ readiness for ERP. The post-implementation stage can be used for further improvements to the system through internal research and development. Research limitations/implications The development of the framework is an attempt to contribute to improving ERP implementation. This research is expected to motivate researchers to work in this area, and it will be beneficial to practicing managers in the identification of opportunities for improvements in ERP systems. Case studies will be valuable to refine and validate the proposed model. Originality/value This paper explores research in a needy area and offers a framework to help researchers and practitioners in improving ERP implementation. This framework is expected to reduce the implementation project duration, strengthen critical success factors and minimise common problems of ERP implementation projects.

scholarly journals Critical Success Factors in Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Sustainable Corporations

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huang ◽  
Chiu ◽  
Chao ◽  
Arniati
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Sustainable Value

More and more companies are significantly introducing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to secure enterprise resources for effective distribution and provide accurate data for sustainable development in enterprise. Recently, Type B laboratory has promoted the utilization of the corporation’s own sustainable developments of the business model philosophy to affect the society and to solve social and environmental issues. The form of organizations arising from this certification process is referred to as the B Corporation, and this represents the implementation and commitment to sustainable development. Thus, decision-makers of B Corporation who can utilize ERP system tools well can coordinate sustainable activities better. There is not enough literature at this stage to provide the key success factors of implementing the ERP system for the B Corporation in Taiwan. This study extensively reviews the literature and conducts a modified Delphi expert questionnaire survey to elucidate the critical success factors of B Corporations’ implementation of ERP systems. The research results can assist the sustainable value of B Corporation and contribute to the current literature of improving critical success factors. The limitation of this study is that it only represents the perspective of B Corporation in Taiwan. Second, this study is unable to encompass all key success factors (CSFs) pertaining to ERP systems.

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