One ERP system for twenty five universities An empirical investigation for development ERP private cloud: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia universities case

The governments spend a lot of money on Educational Enterprise recourse Planning (EERP) systems development to manage their universities business processes more readably. It may exceed the cost for one system to any university about 20 million dollars, (9) these systems are one of the university`s competitive advantages that governments must make available. In this study; researcher tries to explain how governments can provide enterprise systems services in all their universities in a manner of less cost and more secure through using the ERP private Cloud. KEYWORDS: Educational Enterprise recourse Planning (EERP), Private cloud, public cloud, university processes

a literature review synthesis in small and medium enterprises

Rodrigues, J., Ruivo, P., & Oliveira, T. (2014). Software as a Service Value and Firm Performance: a literature review synthesis in small and medium enterprises. In J. Varajão, M. Cunha, N. Bjørn-Andersen, R. Turner, D. Wijesekera, R. Martinho, & R. Rijo (Eds.), CENTERIS 2014 - Conference on ENTERprise Information Systems / ProjMAN 2014 - International Conference on Project MANagement / HCIST 2014 - International Conference on Health and Social Care Information Systems and Technologies (Vol. 16, pp. 206-211). (Procedia Technology; Vol. 16). DOI: 10.1016/j.protcy.2014.10.085It is consensual that Software as a Service (SaaS) has significant effects on enterprise costs and return on investment (ROI) in information technologies (IT) and information systems (IS). However, as a distribution model which is still relatively recent and a fraction of all IT invested, even if growing at a faster pace than traditional distribution models, the impact in Firm Performance is still an area of research which is very much under covered especially in the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) segment. Literature reviews to support research of SaaS applications impact in SMEs Firm Performance are unknown to the best of our knowledge and this review in selected publications is a starting point to fill this gap and looks at some of the cross-road subjects that might be combined to build on greater knowledge and research work on the subject, such as Firm Performance influenced by (not specified genre of) IT/IS adoption; Cloud Computing and Performance, and, Enterprise Systems Software and Firm Performance. It provides an updated bibliography of the most relevant publications about these subjects, published mainly during the period of 2001 to 2014, for the exception of a seminal article published in 1995. A total of 32 articles from 30 journals and 2 conferences are reviewed. The main focus of this paper is to shed the light on the areas that researchers should consider in the research of the impact of SaaS business applications adoption in SMEs Firm Performance, and which are the major variables that explain SaaS Value influence to these organizations. (C) 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd.publishersversionpublishe

Measuring Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Effectiveness in Indonesia

Refining DeLone and McLean’s (D&M) information system model and technology-organisation-environment (TOE) framework, this research identifies the prominent factors that determine ERP system success. Hypotheses are also drawn based on supporting theories to evaluate the causal relationship between the success determinants. The level of achievement is measured by system quality, information quality, service quality, external quality and top management support, which intermediated by perceived usefulness and user satisfaction towards business benefits. To provide empirical evidence, 86 valid samples out of 156 were collected using a web survey that targeted ERP users in Indonesia. Furthermore, Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) algorithm were applied to check the proposed hypotheses. The results suggest system quality, information quality and service quality significantly affect user satisfaction, whereas they moderately impact on perceived usefulness. Interestingly, external pressures were reported as being the biggest influence on user satisfaction and positively impacted on perceived usefulness. Despite being fairly predictive to perceived usefulness, top management support along with general perceptual factors ultimately promote system success by elevating business benefits

An ERP Application In A Non-Profit Organization: Turkish Red Crescent Society

Although we are more familiar to use of ERP systems in manufacturing sector, in recent years, they have wide application areas in service sector. This is because of that ERP systems facilitate communication, management, and monitoring of enterprises. In non-profit organizations, which have a special situation in service sector, there are some special needs besides the standard structure. In this study, the implementations of ERP systems in service sector, especially in non-profit organizations are examined. The proposed organization is Turkish Red Crescent Society. Firstly, the Red Crescent Society’s activities and processes have been analyzed. The ERP project stages are described. In addition to the standard ERP modules, especially the modules concerning with the Red Crescent such as Disaster Preparedness and Response, Blood Services, Youth and Volunteer services, Cash and in-kind relief Services and their structures, operations and integrations with other modules are described. At the end of the study, some suggestions are offered to reach the ideal solution

Offshoring ERP Implementations: Critical Success Factors in Swiss Perspective

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications are changing the way businesses are run. IT Offshoring is changing the way IT Organizations are run. However, both ERP implementations and IT offshoring are fraught with risks. When both ERP implementation and IT offshoring happen together, the risks get even more pronounced. The paper presents the critical susses factors of offshoring ERP implementation which are common in ERP as well as in offshoring case. The study is carried out with the sample interviews conducted in Switzerland. The findings revels that eight factor are critical while considering offshoring ERP implementation, namely customer interaction skills, business process skills, ERP package skills, scalability, language, project management, choice of work to be offshored, personnel split between onsite/offshore are. We used semi-structured open ended interviews with interpretive analysis for identifying the factors

Strategic Framework for Achieving Readiness in Organizations to Implement an ERP System

Several taxonomies have been developed about ERP Critical Success Factors (CSFs) but there are few studies about readiness of organisations to accept an ERP system. This paper presents a strategic framework for companies to gain a proper level of readiness for implementing ERP systems. SMEs can make rational decisions about the best time for buying and implementing an ERP system if they understand their current readiness situation. For developing the framework, more than 100 key papers discussing ERP implementation in organisations have been collected and analysed. In this paper just some key papers are represented. Based on the results of analysing different viewpoints, 3 strategic issues and 10 strategies are proposed for gaining readiness for implementing ERP system, using the concept of strategic planning. Research findings of this study help decision makers of SMEs to attain a comprehensive picture about required actions to be accomplished for achieving readiness for implementing an ERP system

Cloud Computing Adoption by firms

In recent years Cloud Computing has been one of the most discussed references in the world of information technology. As the adoption of Cloud Computing has become so important for firms, a question arises: what is the factor determining the adoption of technology? Thus, the aim of this study is to identify a set of determinants of adoption of Cloud Computing by firms. To reach this goal we suggested a research model based on two theories held in the literature: the diffusion of innovation (DOI) model and the technology organization environment (TOE) framework. To support the suggested model a quiz is even proposed to test the suggested hypotheses. The implications of the results of this study are discussed, both for researchers and for managers. We present the plan to the empirical testing and model validation of the hypotheses suggested. Future extensions to this study are also considered in this paper

Role of Resource-based View in Predicting ERP Perceived Value: Higher Education Perceptions

Higher education institutions (HEIs) nowadays focus on using strategic information systems as part of their digital strategy. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can help HEIs manage their resources and operations effectively to meet this challenge. Based on reviews, this study conceptualizes the influential ERP factors into the resource-capability configuration. A preliminary study on ERP among 40 HEIs in Egypt was carried out for the Egyptian HEIs to explore their perception of the ERP system as a new integrating tool for their value and advantage. The results revealed that a high percentage of HEIs had not yet adopted these systems, despite their positive attitude towards the value of ERP systems. They are still at the developing level because these systems have not yet been adopted. This study also helps to advance ERP concepts and provides practical verification in the context of higher education. Finally, this research guide HEIs to understand the ERP system's necessity as a strategic system proposing them to adopt ERP systems for their competitiveness.   &nbsp

Integration of accounting information systems, accounting & control systems organizational performance (Empirical Study On Companies In Indonesian Stock Exchange)

The aim of this research is to investigate the influence between accounting information system integration and organizational performance that was test through accounting system control as variable intervening. The research respondents were 447 companies that listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange. Data gathering used census method about 179 respondents were returned and 176 respondents complete that used in data analysis. Data analysis used Structural Equation Model (SEM) by using Warp PLS 3.0. theory for this research was resources based view. The result research showed that the influence of accounting information systems integration and organisational performance were not significance and showed positive relationship. The result research on the influence accounting information systems integration and accounting system control, showed that significance and have positive result. The firms used accounting information systems integration increase accounting systems control process. Furthermore, influence of accounting systems control and organizational performance showed the positive and significance result. The findings showed evidence that the use of accounting information system integration for companies indirectly capable increase organizational performance through accounting system

การใช้กระบวนการลำดับชั้นเชิงวิเคราะห์สำหรับการจัดลำดับอุปสรรค ของการประยุกต์ใช้เทคโนโลยีสารสนเทศสำหรับโซ่อุปทาน

บทคัดย่อ การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อจัดลำดับความสำคัญของอุปสรรคในการประยุกต์ใช้เทคโนโลยีสารสนเทศสำหรับโซ่อุปทาน โดยใช้กระบวนการลำดับชั้นเชิงวิเคราะห์ (Analytic Hierarchy Process: AHP) บริษัทกรณีศึกษา จำนวน 10 บริษัท แบ่งเป็นบริษัทในภาคการผลิต จำนวน 5 บริษัท และบริษัทในภาคบริการและการขาย จำนวน 5 บริษัท ซึ่งเป็นบริษัทที่เข้าร่วมโครงการส่งเสริมการใช้ระบบเทคโนโลยีสารสนเทศสนับสนุนงานด้านโลจิสติกส์ของสำนักโลจิสติกส์ กรมอุตสาหกรรมพื้นฐานและการเหมืองแร่ จากการศึกษาพบว่าลำดับความสำคัญของอุปสรรคของการประยุกต์ใช้เทคโนโลยีสารสนเทศสำหรับโซ่อุปทาน ในภาคการผลิตและบริการ ปัจจัยหลักที่มีความสำคัญเรียงจากมากไปน้อยคือ หลักเกณฑ์อุปสรรคด้านบุคคล อุปสรรคด้านโครงการ อุปสรรคด้านโซ่อุปทาน อุปสรรคด้านกลยุทธ์ และอุปสรรคด้านเทคโนโลยี ตามลำดับ โดยการขาดการฝึกอบรมและให้ความรู้ เป็นปัจจัยย่อยที่มีความสำคัญมากที่สุด รองลงมาคือ การจัดการโครงการไม่ดี ผลที่ได้นี้สามารถนำไปกำหนดแนวทางป้องกันและแก้ปัญหาของอุปสรรคที่อาจเกิดขึ้นต่อไปได้ คำสำคัญ: เทคโนโลยีสารสนเทศสำหรับโซ่อุปทาน อุปสรรค กระบวนการลำดับชั้นเชิงวิเคราะห์ ABSTRACT The objective of this research is to rank the barriers of supply chain information technology adoption by Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The case studies are ten companies that are divided into five companies in industrial sector and five companies in service and sale sector. These companies participate in a promotion of applying information technology project of logistics unit, the Bureau of Logistics Department, Department of Primary Industries and Mines. The result of this research shows the ranking of supply chain information technology adoption in both industrial and service sectors. The main criteria are ranked by decreasing order of individual barriers, project, supply chain, strategic and technological barriers. Inadequate knowledge and training are the most critical sub-criteria. Poor project management is the following important sub-criteria. These results can use to set the guideline for barrier prevention and solution to the problems, which might occur. Keyword: Supply Chain Information Technology, Barriers, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP