Enterprise resource planning in construction: An evaluation of recent implementations

In a large number of construction firms, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have replaced non-integrated information systems by integrated and maintainable software. The implementation of ERP systems in the construction industry is a difficult task. So far, ERP implementations have yielded more failures than successes in this industry. Our study tries to understand the underlying factors that cause success or failure of ERP in construction by analysing how ERP fits into the IT and business strategy of a firm. Empirical research was conducted by a multiple case study of three ERP-implementations in different business environments. Based on the results of this study, propositions are developed that relate factors for the success of ERP in construction to concepts of the existing literature on IT and strategy. These propositions are indicative, but present nevertheless a clear overall tren

ERP implementation methodologies and frameworks: a literature review

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation is a complex and vibrant process, one that involves a combination of technological and organizational interactions. Often an ERP implementation project is the single largest IT project that an organization has ever launched and requires a mutual fit of system and organization. Also the concept of an ERP implementation supporting business processes across many different departments is not a generic, rigid and uniform concept and depends on variety of factors. As a result, the issues addressing the ERP implementation process have been one of the major concerns in industry. Therefore ERP implementation receives attention from practitioners and scholars and both, business as well as academic literature is abundant and not always very conclusive or coherent. However, research on ERP systems so far has been mainly focused on diffusion, use and impact issues. Less attention has been given to the methods used during the configuration and the implementation of ERP systems, even though they are commonly used in practice, they still remain largely unexplored and undocumented in Information Systems research. So, the academic relevance of this research is the contribution to the existing body of scientific knowledge. An annotated brief literature review is done in order to evaluate the current state of the existing academic literature. The purpose is to present a systematic overview of relevant ERP implementation methodologies and frameworks as a desire for achieving a better taxonomy of ERP implementation methodologies. This paper is useful to researchers who are interested in ERP implementation methodologies and frameworks. Results will serve as an input for a classification of the existing ERP implementation methodologies and frameworks. Also, this paper aims also at the professional ERP community involved in the process of ERP implementation by promoting a better understanding of ERP implementation methodologies and frameworks, its variety and history

Challenges and influential factors in ERP adoption and implementation

The adoption and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a challenging and expensive task that not only requires rigorous efforts but also demands to have a detailed analysis of such factors that are critical to the adoption or implementation of ERP systems. Many efforts have been made to identify such influential factors for ERP; however, they are not filtered comprehensively in terms of the different perspectives. This paper focuses on the ERP critical success factors from five different perspectives such as: stakeholders; process; technology; organisation; and project. Results from the literature review are presented and 19 such factors are identified that are imperative for a successful ERP implementation, which are listed in order of their importance. Considering these factors can realize several benefits such as reducing costs and saving time or extra effort

Identifying the effects of Enterprise System implementation and use: Examples from Denmark

This paper reports the results of an explorative study of six large Danish companies regarding the effects of ERP implementation and use. The study is part of a larger ERP study programme at the Aarhus School of Business. The data collection approach applied was based on interviews and management case writing. The main results show that the effects of ERP implementation and use are seldom fully predictable by management. The ERP system can be seen as an organisational actor in its own right as it to a large extent influences values, culture, behaviour, processes and procedures of other actors in the organisation. Given the complexity, size and organisational embeddedness of ERP systems, it can be said that the implementation project never ends and the ERP system becomes a significant variable in the future direction of the organisationNo keywords;

Reasons behind ERP package adoption: a diffusion of innovations perspective

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) packages have been widely adopted and it is becoming clear that this is driven by multiple rationales that may be simultaneously at odds and complimentary. In this paper, we aim to develop a greater understanding of these rationales by taking ERP packages to be innovations and analysing their adoption with reference to the theory of diffusion of innovations. In particular, we consider the attributes of ERP packages that may affect their adoption such as relative advantage, compatibility, complexiblity, trialability and observability. We argue that users’ perceptions of these attributes are not always accurate and these ’misconceptions’ can further explain reasons for ERP adoption or rejection. Although our analysis aims to provide rich insights into the adoption of ERP packages, the results of the study are arguably of further interest to the more general study of packaged software and the more established literature on custom development

Аналітичні інструменти ERP-систем у моніторингу діяльності суб’єкта господарювання

З метою досягнення високих результатів з оптимальними прогнозованими витратами, сучасне бізнес-середовище вимагає від менеджменту ефективного прийняття управлінських рішень, що передбачає постійний моніторинг цільових показників-індикаторів, важливих для оцінювання напрямів розвитку підприємства. Об’єктом дослідження науковців є теоретичні та практичні аспекти функціонування ERP-систем. Але слід зауважити, що поза увагою залишаються рекомендації з використання ERP-систем для кінцевих користувачів, недостатньо вивчені аналітичні інструменти, які існують у цих системах, особливості їх застосування. На сьогодні на ринку програмного забезпечення для управління бізнесом активно використовуються системи комплексної автоматизації управління підприємством – ERP-системи. Такі системи дозволяють розрахувати короткотермінові (місяці) та довготермінові (роки) показники розвитку підприємства, а також порівняти прогнозні значення з фактичними. Функціональність таких ІС відповідає стандартам ERP, MRP, CRM, SCM. Запровадження ERP-системи змінює систему менеджменту та організацію роботи персоналу підприємства, що виражається у застосуванні інноваційних навичок реєстрації, опрацювання, узагальнення та аналізу даних. Виконання в ERP-системі бухгалтерами та топ-менеджерами своїх функцій передбачає застосування ними професійних суджень відповідно до завдань, які зумовлені зростанням ефективності діяльності підприємства. Вони відповідають за обрання складу показників, які повинні аналізуватись, формування стратегії досягнення цільових показників, вибір варіанта аналізу тощо. Правильність постановки цілей розвитку підприємства, обрання показників-індикаторів результатів діяльності та методики їх моніторингу має важливе значення для системи менеджменту суб’єкта господарювання, підвищує ефективність прийнятих рішень. Для оптимізації цього процесу ми пропонуємо модель цільових показників та їх моніторингу в ERP-системі, яка дозволить оптимізувати прийняття управлінських рішень, підвищить їх оперативність та ефективність. Запропонована модель цільових показників та їх моніторингу у ERP-системі є інструментом налагодження програми, зумовлює застосування управлінцями нових навичок з оцінки, моніторингу результатів діяльності та прийняття оперативних рішень з управління бізнесом, охоплює ключові категорії цілей розвитку бізнесу, залучає до оцінювання результатів діяльності та участі в процесах управління відповідальних осіб усіх підрозділів суб’єкта господарювання, що узгоджується з результатами попередніх досліджень.In order to achieve high results with optimal projected costs, the modern business environment requires of management the effective managerial decision-making, which involves continuous monitoring of goal indicators important to assess the direction of enterprise development. The object of the scientists research is theoretical and practical aspects of ERP-systems functioning, but it should be noted that recommendations on ERP application for end-users still remain out of consideration, analytical tools existing in these systems and the peculiarities of their application are not studied sufficiently. Today, the systems of complex enterprise management automation – ERP-systems are widely used in the market of software for business management. Such systems make it possible to calculate the short-term (months) and long-term (years) indicators of enterprise development, as well as compare projected values with actual ones. The functionality of such IS meets the standards of ERP, MRP, CRM, and SCM. The introduction of ERP-system changes the management system and the enterprise staff activity management proved by the application of innovative skills of registration, processing, synthesis and analysis of data. The execution of their functions by accountants and top managers in ERP-system involves the use of their professional judgments in accordance with the tasks determined by the increase of the enterprise activity efficiency. They are responsible for the selection of the indicators composition to be analyzed, the formation of strategy for goals achieving, the choice of analysis option, etc. The correctness of setting goals for enterprise development, the selection of the activity results indicators and the methodology for their monitoring is of great importance for business entity management system and increases the efficiency of decision-making. In order to optimize this process, we propose the model of goal indicators and their monitoring in ERP-system making it possible to optimize the management decision-making, increase their efficiency and productivity. The proposed model of goal indicators and their monitoring in ERP-system is the tool for program setting enabling the managers to use new skills for evaluation, monitoring the activity results and making immediate business managerial decisions, to cover the key categories of business development goals, and to engage the responsible individuals of all entity departments into evaluation of the activity results and participation of the management processes which is in conformity with the results of previous investigations

The feedback correct-related positivity : sensitivity of the event-related brain potential to unexpected positive feedback

The N200 and the feedback error-related negativity (fERN) are two components of the event-related brain potential (ERP) that share similar scalp distributions, time courses, morphologies, and functional dependencies, which raises the question as to whether they are actually the same phenomenon. To investigate this issue, we recorded the ERP from participants engaged in two tasks that independently elicited the N200 and fERN. Our results indicate that they are, in fact, the same ERP component and further suggest that positive feedback elicits a positive-going deflection in the time range of the fERN. Taken together, these results indicate that negative feedback elicits a common N200 and that modulation of fERN amplitude results from the superposition on correct trials of a positive-going deflection that we term the feedback correct-related positivity

SMEs COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION: FINDING FROM CENTRAL JAVA

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an integrated application software for widespread use in the organization. The aim of this study is to determine factors that affect the successful implementation of ERP in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Central Java in order to build competitive advantage. To test the hypothesis, this study utilized data from 107 SMEs in Central Java. The results revealed that variable Business Process Reengineering have the greatest influence toward the successful implementation in Small and Medium Enterprises. It is suggested that SMEs should gain knowledge and solidify its business process reengineering before implementing ERP