Theory and practice of systems methodology in ERP implementation

Zhang, Li; Li, Yue Chuan

doi:10.1002/sres.754

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“…Analysing commonly applied strategies, Mabert et al (2003) recommend following several factors during implementation, which are considered essential in order to enhance the understanding of the procedures required (Table IV). Beheshti (2006) propose an implementation strategy based on the one-time complete conversion from an old legacy system to new ERP system, which is similar to Zhang and Li's (2006) complete conversion. Another proposed implementation method is the gradual replacement of legacy programme with ERP system.…”

Section: Abidnourmentioning

confidence: 99%

ERP system implementation in large enterprises – a systematic literature review

Ali

Miller

2017

JEIM

167

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Purpose Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation brings with it a set of challenges. In order to gain a better understanding of these and they can be mitigated during the implementation process, the purpose of this paper is to use Esteves and Bohórquez (2007) classification based on ERP lifecycle framework, and content analysis to review the literature on ERP implementation in a structured format with a focus on larger enterprises, and provide a platform for practitioners to plan implementation with minimum possibility of failure. Design/methodology/approach Esteves and Bohórquez (2007) classification based on the ERP lifecycle framework is used to develop and present a comprehensive structured review of the literature on ERP system implementation in large enterprises (LEs), with a particular focus on pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation. Findings Drawing from the literature, organisations can plan implementation based on the findings and strategies presented in the study. This can lead to a better understanding of implementation with minimal probability of failure. The authors find that top management support, good project management teams, and good communications are the top three most important critical successful factors during implementation. The authors also identify critical gaps in current research. Existing research focusses predominantly on the implementation phase, but research on pre- and post-implementation is lacking, and that no industry standard implementation methodology has been developed. Research implications This review primarily focusses on the literature in the area of ERP implementation. ERP implementation planning involves access to effective implementation strategies. Despite the literature identifying a myriad of different ERP implementation models, no standard industry ERP implementation model has been developed. The findings for ERP implementation are repetitive, inconsistent, and lack empirical research, rendering these two of the most critical areas for future research, and collaboration between ERP practitioners, system developers, and researchers. Researchers, in turn, need to become more innovative in terms of their research techniques when examining ERP implementation. Practical implications This paper provides guidance to researchers and practitioners with an insight into published research work and their findings. It provides a better understanding of ERP implementation, which can be applied towards overcoming operational difficulties during the implementation process. Originality/value This study is innovated in its use of Esteves and Bohórquez (2007) classification based on the ERP lifecycle framework, and content analysis to present a comprehensive structured literature review of the ERP implementation literature with a specific focus on pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation in LEs between the period 1989 and 2014. The technique and time period used in this study differs from those of other studies on ERP implementation. The paper brings together theoretical and practical developments on ERP implementation under a single source, which should aid practitioners, researchers and ERP developers with future research and decision making.

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Section: Abidnourmentioning

confidence: 99%

ERP system implementation in large enterprises – a systematic literature review

Ali

Miller

2017

JEIM

167

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“…The system is integrated through standard business processes and includes all the data and information (Jigeesh, ). To reach better work efficiency, ERP needs to simplify the business processes as a functional unit and integrated system (Zhang and Li, ; Sahran et al ., ). Nieuwenhuyse et al .…”

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confidence: 97%

“…The system is integrated through standard business processes and includes all the data and information (Jigeesh, 2011). To reach better work efficiency, ERP needs to simplify the business processes as a functional unit and integrated system (Zhang and Li, 2006;Sahran et al, 2010). Nieuwenhuyse et al (2011) indicated that ERP integrates the functions of finance, manufacturing and human resources and can assist in the planning and integration of information using information technology.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Combining Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory with Analytic Network Process to Perform an Investigation of Information Technology Auditing and Risk Control in an Enterprise Resource Planning Environment

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The research examined different types of risk through interviews with experts. The risks studied include business interruption risk, process interdependency risk and system security risk. The decision making trial and evaluation laboratory is used to find the relationship among risks and combined with the analytic network process to select the optimal measures for reducing risks. The results indicate that information technology (IT) consultants prefer the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). They usually use the remote replication or High Availability (HA) to protect data. IT personnel believe that all of the IT risk controls are important. Auditors indicate that data access control is very important because users have to execute data access every day. Users of IT express a preference towards data input/output control as the most important control. The results achieved from all experts indicate that the most important controls overall are data input/output control, data access control and so on. Managers need to consider these risks to avoid any potential problems. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“…ERP systems can be defined as a suite of software modules that allows an organization to automate and integrate the majority of its business functions by sharing common data and business processes across the enterprise (Davenport, 1998;Klaus et al, 2000;Zhang and Li, 2006;Jacobs and Weston, 2007) and across entire supply chains (Davenport and Brooks, 2004). ERP systems have been associated with a wide range of benefits including; reduced order cycle time, reduced stock holding, real-time management information and improved customer service (Shang and Seddon, 2002;Nah et al, 2003).…”

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Isomorphic factors in the adoption of ERP by Indian medium-sized firms

Sharma

Daniel

2016

JEIM

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PurposeThe paper adopts an institutional theory perspective to investigate the adoption of ERP systems by medium sized firms in India. The rationale for this study is to provide a more complete understanding of ERP adoption, moving beyond the traditional technical and economic perspectives to include social, cultural and structural influences. These later influences are more implicit, insidious and pervasive and hence require elucidatory studies such as this, but offer a greater understanding of the adoption of IS. Design/methodology/approachThe study is undertaken by means of nine case studies of medium sized firms in India that have adopted ERP systems. Qualitative interviews were undertaken with a range of staff in each firm and are supplemented by data from other sources such as site visit notes. FindingsInstitutionally based studies have tended to focus on three high-level isomorphic pressures: coercive, normative and mimetic. The study identifies number of more detailed factors that contribute to each of these three pressures. These more detailed factors are then used to consider how factors interact in the Indian context of the study. Originality/ValueThe conceptual contribution of this study is to move beyond the technical and economic rationales frequently identified for the adoption of IS by identifying influences that are social, cultural and structural in nature. The study shows that the three high level isomorphic pressures, mimetic, coercive and normative are comprised of more detailed factors. The empirical contribution of the paper is to identify these detailed factors, and to explore their influence, in the case of ERP adoption by Indian medium-sized firms. The study is of value to practitioners, since it is at the detailed level of factors that managers can recognize the forces they are subject to and can take action. It is also valuable to researchers since the detailed factors help address two limitations of institutional theory; a lack of agency perspective and a degree of conceptual ambiguity.

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Theory and practice of systems methodology in ERP implementation

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

ERP system implementation in large enterprises – a systematic literature review

ERP system implementation in large enterprises – a systematic literature review

Combining Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory with Analytic Network Process to Perform an Investigation of Information Technology Auditing and Risk Control in an Enterprise Resource Planning Environment

Isomorphic factors in the adoption of ERP by Indian medium-sized firms

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