scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Cloud ERP: A Case Study of Learning Resources Department at Jordanian Education Ministry

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 101-122
Author(s):  
Hasan Alhanatleh ◽  
Murat Akkaya
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Managerial Decision ◽  
Managerial Decision Making ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Tam Model

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have been used by organizations for a years, whereas, Cloud ERP systems gained audience few years ago both from practitioners and academicians. As such there is a migration from the traditional ERP to Cloud ERP system, and employees in most organizations are accustomed to the traditional ERP system. In order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Cloud ERP system use in the operation stage. Organizations need to research the factors that have impact on users’ satisfaction and managerial decision making. There is a great deal of prior studies that measured users' adoption of ERP systems using a technological acceptance model (TAM). Thus, this study also utilized TAM model in examining the factors that influence users’ adoption of Cloud ERP systems. To get maximum value of the validity and reliability of the findings, the study was conducted in two folds which are pre- implementation and post-implementation. In addition to, a structural equation modeling was employed to reach the findings. Finally, the study identified technology factor, employee factor, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use as important variables for affecting Cloud ERP adoption; and as important antecedents influencing managerial decision making. This study comes to be the first study to employ TAM model in Cloud ERP area in two waves: pre-post implementation phases. Interestingly, the relationships between the variables in pre and post-implementation do not differ significantly. JEL Code: M15.

Assessing the impact of enterprise resource planning on decision-making quality

Kybernetes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Ouiddad ◽  
Chafik Okar ◽  
Razane Chroqui ◽  
Imane Beqqali Hassani
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Erp System ◽  
The Impact

Purpose An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is commonly used for automating operational processes and enhancing their efficiency inside a company. In the recent years, the increasing development of ERP technologies has increased their impacts on decision-making. Such impact can no longer be underestimated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impacts of ERP systems on the improvement of decision-making quality inside large Moroccan companies. Design/methodology/approach Based on the DeLone and McLean information systems success model and by adopting a quantitative approach, survey data were collected through questionnaires. The established questionnaires were distributed to 104 decision-makers who use ERP systems. To test the developed research model, structural equation modeling based on the partial least squares method was used. Findings The findings of the present investigation showed that information and system quality had a positive impact on the overall user’s experience with the ERP system, whereas service quality had a negative impact on it. This influenced the quality of decision-making. The results also showed that the model used has sufficient and adequate convergent and discriminant validities, as well as sufficient reliability. Originality/value To the best of authors’ knowledge, this is the first empirical study that evaluates the effect of ERP systems on improving the quality of decision-making in Morocco. The results provide interesting theoretical and managerial implications.

An Investigation of Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation in a Small Firm

2013 ◽  
pp. 57-80
Author(s):  
Magdy Abdel-Kader ◽  
Thu Phuong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Small Firm ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Small Organizations ◽  
Selection Processes

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have been recognized as complex and costly, which limited their implementation in large organizations. However, an increasing number of small organizations have recently gained interest in this system. This paper investigates the implementation process of ERP in a small firm. The investigation focused on two perspectives of ERP implementation: successes achieved and problems encountered. Despite many problems encountered in the firm, the ERP system still exists. This gives evidence that small organizations are more flexible and motivated to adapt to change and implement an ERP system. Most problems were encountered at early stages of implementation, which can be minimized if deliberate decision making of ERP implementation and proper selection processes were in place. Further, ERP is a good solution for small organizations if they are able to build a relevant in-house system.

scholarly journals The impact of enterprise systems in management decision making

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Muthuvelayutham C ◽  
Sugantha lakshm T
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Management Control ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
The Impact

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is composed of a basic transactional system and a management control system. Sammon et al. (2003) describesthese 2 components of ERP systems as the solution to “operational” integration problems and “informational” requirements of managers. Thus, the extreme standardisation of business process inherent in ERP systems creates huge volumes of data without providing a clue for how to exploit it and may therefore not beneficial from a decision-making point of view. In this paper, decision-making theory and models are reviewed, focusing on how an ERP implementation might impact on these constructs. This paper is an analysis about centralisation of decision making in an organisation and its impact on performance at a local level.

Assessing the Impact of System Quality, Information Quality, and Service Quality on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 69-84
Author(s):  
Godwin Banafo Akrong ◽  
Yunfei Shao ◽  
Ebenezer Owusu
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
The Impact

Globally, governments are taking steps to help them increase their income generation margin by implementing tax administrative ERP systems. However, the impacts on the internal system users of these ERP system quality features have not drawn the attention needed. This study, therefore, examines the relationship between the information systems' (IS) quality and individual impact using the theoretical foundation of the DeLone and McLean IS success model and, secondly, addresses the interrelationships between the quality constructs of information systems (IS). The authors also used the structural equation modeling technique of partial least squares to evaluate and analyze the data. The results show that system quality, the information quality, and the service quality characteristics of the tax administrative ERP system have a strong positive impact on the success of the IS at the individual level. There is also a positive relationship between the information systems' (IS) quality construction. The results provide additional empirical observations and consequences for management.

scholarly journals The Usefulness and Ease of Use of a Mobile Simulation Application for Learning of ERP Systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Scholtz ◽  
Mando Kapeso ◽  
Ruth De Villiers
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Simulation Tools ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Hands On

The hands-on use of complex, industrial Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in educational contexts can be costly and complex. Tools that simulate the hands-on use of an ERP system have been proposed as alternatives. Research into the perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEOU) of these simulation tools in an m-learning environment is limited. As part of this study, an m-learning simulation application (SYSPRO Latte) was designed based on experiential learning theory and on a previously proposed theoretical framework for m-learning. The application simulates the hands-on experience of an ERP system. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the results of a study of 49 students who used SYSPRO Latte and completed a questionnaire on its PEOU and PU. The results revealed that students perceived SYSPRO Latte to be easy to use and useful, and verified other studies identifying a correlation between PEOU and PU. The study also confirmed the benefits of simulation-based learning and m-learning particularly for content presentation. The importance of considering design principles for m-learning applications was highlighted. This study is part of a larger, comprehensive research project that aims at improving learning of ERP systems in higher education.

Integrated Manufacturing Applications and Management Decision Making

2011 ◽  
pp. 263-280
Author(s):  
Fergal Carton ◽  
Frederic Adam
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Managerial Decision ◽  
Management Decision Making ◽  
Manufacturing Applications

The provision of timely, accurate, relevant, and concise information for managerial decision making has traditionally represented a challenge to information systems designers. The mass adoption of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems has multiplied the amount of data being recorded about the movement of inventory in the supply chain. However, this online information requires much off-line manipulation in order for it to be meaningful to managers. In addition, these data are based on physical structures and business models that evolve over time, and thus inevitably a gap opens between the virtual enterprise and reality. Despite the benefits of inventory visibility and expenditure control afforded by ERP systems, managers still require data from other, nonintegrated systems. In this chapter the authors present their research on decision-making support in two manufacturing organisations, with the objective of understanding how these integrated applications support the manager in achieving his or her goals.

scholarly journals Sandbox Environments in an ERP System Context: Examining User Attitude and Satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Klaus ◽  
Chuleeporn Changchit
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Task Completion ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are large complex software packages that are widely usedin organizations today. Due to the complexity, sandbox environments are often used for training on ERPsystems. This study examines the effectiveness of training using a sandbox environment, specifically examininguser attitudes, users’ perception of financial knowledge gained, and user satisfaction in the ERP environmentwhile learning financial concepts. The theoretical framework is based on the Technology Acceptance Modelwith additional factors predicted to impact users’ attitude and satisfaction. Data were collected from 124subjects who voluntarily participated in the study. Structural Equation Modeling was used to analyze the data.The results of this study should help organizations understand the factors impacting user attitudes on ERPtraining leading to higher self‑perception of knowledge gains and task completion satisfaction. In addition, thisstudy provides the results of using ERP systems as a tool for financial education.

Smoothing Short Duration Capacity Problems in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: An Algorithmic Approach

2014 ◽  
Vol 933 ◽  
pp. 860-868
Author(s):  
Muneam Zamzeer Al-Magsoosi
Keyword(s):  
Short Duration ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Lot Sizing ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Lot Size ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Order Release

Successful implementation of ERP systems should take full advantage of the access to information, but not be constrained by many of the deficiencies associated with infinite capacity scheduling methodologies. In this paper an algorithm is developed which improves the performance of the ERP system. Lot sizing decisions based on capacity availability are used as an instrument to integrate more effectively capacity requirements planning (CRP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP). MRP is a planning tool for a sub-set of manufacturing system specially in hierarchal multi-product, multi-period and multi-stage production planning and inventory control system. The Vehicle used for this integration is planned order release (POR) quantity. The algorithm requires minimal deviation from the MRP logic. In this sequential process MRP first issues the action notices and then the algorithm analyses the capacity situation in the work centers. The algorithm scans all planned order release quantities of lower level items in the action bucket before orders are released to the shop. For each item a delta value is computed identifying the degree orders are contributing to capacity problems. This delta is specific to each POR. The POR causing the highest overload and the one passing through the lowest utilized work centers are selected for a lot size decrease, respectively, an increase. After identifying the candidates, a series of checks analyses the suitability of the candidates for that change. The planned order release quantities of more items can be performed. Projected capacity profile after iteration will be updated and capacity requirements over a short duration are smoothed. The experiments are performed with MAP/3000 as a simulation model for this study. The developed algorithm is added to MAP/3000 as additional subroutines. The design of the experiments consists of a base test identifying the significance of different environmental parameters of MRP systems and a main test which performs a detailed evaluation. The results are evaluated using analysis of variance techniques. Most ERP systems built on the historical development of MRP and CRP systems, and the assumption of infinite capacity is affecting the performance of those systems badly. This paper is presenting an algorithm to smooth capacity problems by using the existed capacity.

The Impacts of the Quality Dimensions of the ERP System on the Realization of the Fundamental Business Objectives and Perceived Usefulness

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 89-107
Author(s):  
Ashraf Ahmed Fadelelmoula
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Information Systems Success ◽  
Business Objectives ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Quality Dimensions

This article empirically assesses the impacts of the quality dimensions of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system on the realization of the fundamental business objectives of information systems and perceived usefulness. To assess these impacts, a theoretical model was developed based on the theory of information systems success. The model comprises the quality dimensions of the ERP system and their hypothesized relationships with the realization of the fundamental business objectives and perceived usefulness. To test the postulated relationships, a questionnaire was constructed based on a thorough survey of the information systems literature. The questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 300 end users of the ERP system in a public university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The collected data were tested using regression analysis. The findings reveal that information quality has the highest effect on the realization of business objectives, while service quality has the highest effect on the perceived usefulness. These findings indicate that the crucial aspects of both information quality and service quality should receive greater management attention in order to enhance the individual and organizational impacts of the ERP systems.

Predictive Maintenance Information Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-72
Author(s):  
Yu Zhao ◽  
Kakoli Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Cynthia Barnes
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
The United States ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Instructor Support

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems allow businesses to achieve high performance through distinctive capabilities and are one of the fastest growing areas within information systems. Many universities have adopted ERP in their management information systems (MIS) curriculum to increase the marketability of their students. Drawing on the IS success model and several constructive learning theories, this study develops a model that is predictive of students' continued ERP software use intention, satisfaction, and perceived learning outcomes. SAP is the ERP system used in this study. Business students at four mid-sized state universities in the United States were surveyed. The universities are members of the SAP University Alliance. There were 373 usable responses. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to empirically test the model. The findings indicate that student motivation, perceived instructor support, and ERP system quality are strong predictors of student satisfaction, and learning outcomes. Student motivation and ERP system quality, but not perceived instructor support, are also significant predictors of continued use intention.

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