Critical Decisions for ERP Integration:Small Business Issues

摘要：

In this research, we discuss the determining characteristics of small business. We then identify from archive literature six critical decisions (CD) necessary in the process of selecting and implementing an ERP system. These CDs are: (1) Project team structure, (2) implementation strategy, (3) database conversion strategy, (4) transition technique, (5) risk management strategy, and (6) change management strategy. These six critical decisions represent our framework for analysis of ERP implementation for small businesses considering their unique characteristics. The best case scenario is presented for each one of the CDs in the proposed framework; analysis of the framework is based on authors experience and previous research finding on specific CDs as it pertains to small business. Our analysis provides opportunities to identify future areas of research.

关键词： ERP implementation information technology small business project management

作者: Rajiv Malhotra Cecilia Temponi

作者单位: The University of Texas,Arlington,Texas 76741 McCoy College of Business,Texas State University,San Marcos Texas 78666

会议类型: 国际会议

会议名称: 工业工程与系统管理2007年国际会议(International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems Management)(IESM 2007)

会议地点: 北京

会议语种:英文

在线出版日期: 2007-05-30（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）