Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research
Soil as a building material has been used in different forms such as mud, adobe, rammed earth and... more Soil as a building material has been used in different forms such as mud, adobe, rammed earth and bricks. The present study focuses on producing Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEBs) giving attention to the particle size distribution in the soil mixture. The literature established that compressive strength significantly depends on clay and silt content and 25% of clay and silt produce optimum results while no attention has been given to the amount of other, larger particles. Soil grading refers to the combination of different-size particles in a soil mixture. The correct selection of sizes in the correct proportion may cause improvements in CSEB properties. This paper explains the application of particle packing technology for the improvement of CSEB properties. The theoretical concepts provide a continuous particle size distribution, and the soil used for the experiments also has a continuous particle size distribution. The soil used in the experiments was subjected to washing...
Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (ISs) compose a critical role in today’s busi... more Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (ISs) compose a critical role in today’s business environment. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the most cutting-edge IS in present business environment. By bringing a company’s different functions together into one large integrated system, an ERP system creates a plethora of opportunities for growth and increased productivity. Medium sized enterprises in the developed world are well ahead in their usage of ERP systems. However, the available studies pertaining to the use of ERP systems in developing countries reveal that, the medium scaled businesses in Sri Lanka are far behind in adaptation of ERP systems. Literature reveals that there are many significant contributing factors that effect selecting and implementation of ERP systems in medium sized organizations in developing countries. This research tries to make a new knowledge of factors of success of implementation and adaptation of ERP systems.
The research is mainly based on qualitative research methodology. Primary data were collected from medium sized industry and their Information Technology (IT) experts though interviews. The objective of using the qualitative research was to find out common and main barriers and its’ effect to implementation and adaptation of ERPs. Furthermore, secondary data such as Literature was also contributory to the main outcome and results.
Influencing factors that analysis research results give new way of rationale for selecting and implementation of ERP systems in medium sized companies in developing countries. Results in summary; higher influencing factors for selecting process are Vendor/Software Reputation, Align with Business Function, Cost and C-level Officers' countenance . And as this research shows that, important factors influencing success of implementation and adaptation of ERPs are Align with Business Function, Availability of Domain Expert, Support & Training, Usability and User friendliness, Level of Customization, Vendor-Employee Interaction, C-level Officers' countenance and Implementation team. In other words this research shows that not only a single IT domain’s factors can influence to success of ERP selection and implementation and it is essential to manage modern processes with interdisciplinary comprehension.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an integrated system which combines all the inter departmen... more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an integrated system which combines all the inter department operating procedures. However, there are so many issues about the ERP implementation globally as well as locally. The main goal of this research is to establish the aspects, to measure the ERP readiness of a company from the data related to Management, Technical, Human resources data. The research was conducted using questionnaire and secondary data (Analysing financial statements) methods. The research output proved that Sri Lankan construction industry is not ready to accept the ERP completely. Questionnaire study established that current Sri Lankan construction companies are only fulfilling 67% of the requirement while 100% requirement is needed to have a successful ERP system. Furthermore, submerged issues in Sri-Lankan construction field are indicated by the questionnaire results. Secondary data analysis emphasized that ratio of Investment/Revenue more than 10% and Intangible Asset/Fixed Asset more than 10% is required for a successful implementation. Apart from that, it is evidenced that Training cost allocated by the construction companies are lower than what it should be. These ratios give hidden behaviours of the company regarding ERP implementation.
International Journal of Research in Electronics and Computer Engineering, 2019
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system has become a key component of organizations all over th... more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system has become a key component of organizations all over the globe giving an edge over competitors. However, the adaptation of ERP systems in construction companies is far behind than other industrial fields. As it is a highly heterogeneous sector with a great diversity of specialties and large disparities in the size of companies, the complexity of interconnecting the projects is significant. Thus, the main objective of this research is to investigate how ERP will impact to the construction industry and establish the aspects to measure the ERP readiness before its implementation. The research was conducted using 210 financial statements from 29 construction companies. It is proved that 90% of the companies who have implemented ERP has gained significant successful rate with their construction activities. Furthermore, it is certified that ERP readiness ratios named Investment/Revenue more than 10% and Intangible Asset/Fixed Asset more than 10% are required to fulfill management and technical requirements respectively for a successful implementation. And also, it is identified that the training cost allocated by the construction companies is much lower than it requires.
The Third International Congress of Interdisciplinary Research and Development, May 31, 2013
The modern world has seen Information Technology being used in most of the business areas. The En... more The modern world has seen Information Technology being used in most of the business areas. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are typically the largest, most complex, and most challenging information systems implemented by firms, representing a significant departure from the individual and departmental information systems prevalent in the past by integrating the key functions and assisting better and timely decision making.
While many private organizations have successfully taken advantage of these new technologies to develop enterprise-wide information systems that reduce costs and improve performance, however public sectors in most of the developing countries still lags far behind when compared with developed countries. Defence organizations of Sri Lanka, which is one of the largest components of government of Sri Lanka with an annual budget around 200 billion Sri Lankan Rupees, still relies on manual procedures and methods that are error prone and redundant and do not provide the enterprise visibility necessary to make sound management decisions.
Selecting the most suitable ERP product is crucial for the success of ERP implementation. In this study Open Source ERP systems and proprietary ERP systems are critically evaluated in order to determine the best applicability for the defence sector in developing countries.
Successful achievement to be digital organizations from paper based by using Open Source with emphasis on appropriate product, technology, affordability, flexibility and long term sustainability. The interdisciplinary nature of this emphasis makes the importance of multi-disciplinary knowledge. The success is based on agility of Open Source systems in enterprise levels on multi dimensions is a noteworthy accomplishment.
The Second International Congress of Interdisciplinary Research and Development, Jun 1, 2012
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and the health sector of a country taken together can ... more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and the health sector of a country taken together can become a force which could save millions of public funds and which could take the health sector to the next level. The modern world has seen Information Technology (IT) being used in most of the business areas. The ERP systems are typically the largest, most complex, and most challenging information systems (IS) implemented by firms, representing a significant departure from the individual and departmental ISs prevalent in the past. The ERP systems have evolved to be the force behind many organizations around the world by integrating the key functions and assisting better and timely decision making.
The economic factors are driven to make use of ERP systems based on the return on investment. The feasibility of implementing an ERP system for the health sector in Sri Lanka, focusing on the cost benefit of medical stock optimization is presented in this study and it has a basis of the wastage of medical drugs in Sri Lankan health sector. The economic aspects related with the Sri Lankan health sector were studied in order to create a strong research. The studies done by other authors were established as the milestones for the study building a strong theoretical background in the areas of Health sector in Sri Lanka, Hospital ISs, Health ISs and ERP systems for the Health sector. The wastage in medical drugs was calculated based on the data collected from the sample.
Successfully deployed ERP systems create significant benefits in better management and operations, including optimized inventory management. The annual cost saving to the health sector by stock optimization from an ERP system was established to be around 817.6 Million LKR while the cost of implementing an ERP system would be around 624.7 Million LKR. The financial benefit of better inventory management through an ERP system alone would recover the cost of an ERP system. Other savings include improvements in Human Resources Management, Asset Management, Financial Management and overall organizational monitoring. These benefits will result in better customer service, which can be in the extent of saving human lives.
The most notable barrier during the study was the lack of data and information. Since the lack of proper processes for the procurement management cycle, the steps were vague and information was hidden.
The era has come to develop interdisciplinary solutions for the problems the human kind is facing and such problems needs multi disciplinary approaches to solve. In this case Health, Economics, Resource management and Human interventions cross over with IT in order to find solutions proving the necessity of interdisciplinary solutions. The study is the first to establish a bridge to derive IT based solution for a multidisciplinary problem and it is important to understand that IT combined with health studies is not capable enough to derive a solution but thorough understanding of multiple dimensions such as economics, management and human factors that leads to the best and ultimate solution for the problem.
Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research
Soil as a building material has been used in different forms such as mud, adobe, rammed earth and... more Soil as a building material has been used in different forms such as mud, adobe, rammed earth and bricks. The present study focuses on producing Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEBs) giving attention to the particle size distribution in the soil mixture. The literature established that compressive strength significantly depends on clay and silt content and 25% of clay and silt produce optimum results while no attention has been given to the amount of other, larger particles. Soil grading refers to the combination of different-size particles in a soil mixture. The correct selection of sizes in the correct proportion may cause improvements in CSEB properties. This paper explains the application of particle packing technology for the improvement of CSEB properties. The theoretical concepts provide a continuous particle size distribution, and the soil used for the experiments also has a continuous particle size distribution. The soil used in the experiments was subjected to washing...
Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (ISs) compose a critical role in today’s busi... more Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (ISs) compose a critical role in today’s business environment. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the most cutting-edge IS in present business environment. By bringing a company’s different functions together into one large integrated system, an ERP system creates a plethora of opportunities for growth and increased productivity. Medium sized enterprises in the developed world are well ahead in their usage of ERP systems. However, the available studies pertaining to the use of ERP systems in developing countries reveal that, the medium scaled businesses in Sri Lanka are far behind in adaptation of ERP systems. Literature reveals that there are many significant contributing factors that effect selecting and implementation of ERP systems in medium sized organizations in developing countries. This research tries to make a new knowledge of factors of success of implementation and adaptation of ERP systems.
The research is mainly based on qualitative research methodology. Primary data were collected from medium sized industry and their Information Technology (IT) experts though interviews. The objective of using the qualitative research was to find out common and main barriers and its’ effect to implementation and adaptation of ERPs. Furthermore, secondary data such as Literature was also contributory to the main outcome and results.
Influencing factors that analysis research results give new way of rationale for selecting and implementation of ERP systems in medium sized companies in developing countries. Results in summary; higher influencing factors for selecting process are Vendor/Software Reputation, Align with Business Function, Cost and C-level Officers' countenance . And as this research shows that, important factors influencing success of implementation and adaptation of ERPs are Align with Business Function, Availability of Domain Expert, Support & Training, Usability and User friendliness, Level of Customization, Vendor-Employee Interaction, C-level Officers' countenance and Implementation team. In other words this research shows that not only a single IT domain’s factors can influence to success of ERP selection and implementation and it is essential to manage modern processes with interdisciplinary comprehension.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an integrated system which combines all the inter departmen... more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an integrated system which combines all the inter department operating procedures. However, there are so many issues about the ERP implementation globally as well as locally. The main goal of this research is to establish the aspects, to measure the ERP readiness of a company from the data related to Management, Technical, Human resources data. The research was conducted using questionnaire and secondary data (Analysing financial statements) methods. The research output proved that Sri Lankan construction industry is not ready to accept the ERP completely. Questionnaire study established that current Sri Lankan construction companies are only fulfilling 67% of the requirement while 100% requirement is needed to have a successful ERP system. Furthermore, submerged issues in Sri-Lankan construction field are indicated by the questionnaire results. Secondary data analysis emphasized that ratio of Investment/Revenue more than 10% and Intangible Asset/Fixed Asset more than 10% is required for a successful implementation. Apart from that, it is evidenced that Training cost allocated by the construction companies are lower than what it should be. These ratios give hidden behaviours of the company regarding ERP implementation.
International Journal of Research in Electronics and Computer Engineering, 2019
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system has become a key component of organizations all over th... more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system has become a key component of organizations all over the globe giving an edge over competitors. However, the adaptation of ERP systems in construction companies is far behind than other industrial fields. As it is a highly heterogeneous sector with a great diversity of specialties and large disparities in the size of companies, the complexity of interconnecting the projects is significant. Thus, the main objective of this research is to investigate how ERP will impact to the construction industry and establish the aspects to measure the ERP readiness before its implementation. The research was conducted using 210 financial statements from 29 construction companies. It is proved that 90% of the companies who have implemented ERP has gained significant successful rate with their construction activities. Furthermore, it is certified that ERP readiness ratios named Investment/Revenue more than 10% and Intangible Asset/Fixed Asset more than 10% are required to fulfill management and technical requirements respectively for a successful implementation. And also, it is identified that the training cost allocated by the construction companies is much lower than it requires.
The Third International Congress of Interdisciplinary Research and Development, May 31, 2013
The modern world has seen Information Technology being used in most of the business areas. The En... more The modern world has seen Information Technology being used in most of the business areas. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are typically the largest, most complex, and most challenging information systems implemented by firms, representing a significant departure from the individual and departmental information systems prevalent in the past by integrating the key functions and assisting better and timely decision making.
While many private organizations have successfully taken advantage of these new technologies to develop enterprise-wide information systems that reduce costs and improve performance, however public sectors in most of the developing countries still lags far behind when compared with developed countries. Defence organizations of Sri Lanka, which is one of the largest components of government of Sri Lanka with an annual budget around 200 billion Sri Lankan Rupees, still relies on manual procedures and methods that are error prone and redundant and do not provide the enterprise visibility necessary to make sound management decisions.
Selecting the most suitable ERP product is crucial for the success of ERP implementation. In this study Open Source ERP systems and proprietary ERP systems are critically evaluated in order to determine the best applicability for the defence sector in developing countries.
Successful achievement to be digital organizations from paper based by using Open Source with emphasis on appropriate product, technology, affordability, flexibility and long term sustainability. The interdisciplinary nature of this emphasis makes the importance of multi-disciplinary knowledge. The success is based on agility of Open Source systems in enterprise levels on multi dimensions is a noteworthy accomplishment.
The Second International Congress of Interdisciplinary Research and Development, Jun 1, 2012
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and the health sector of a country taken together can ... more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and the health sector of a country taken together can become a force which could save millions of public funds and which could take the health sector to the next level. The modern world has seen Information Technology (IT) being used in most of the business areas. The ERP systems are typically the largest, most complex, and most challenging information systems (IS) implemented by firms, representing a significant departure from the individual and departmental ISs prevalent in the past. The ERP systems have evolved to be the force behind many organizations around the world by integrating the key functions and assisting better and timely decision making.
The economic factors are driven to make use of ERP systems based on the return on investment. The feasibility of implementing an ERP system for the health sector in Sri Lanka, focusing on the cost benefit of medical stock optimization is presented in this study and it has a basis of the wastage of medical drugs in Sri Lankan health sector. The economic aspects related with the Sri Lankan health sector were studied in order to create a strong research. The studies done by other authors were established as the milestones for the study building a strong theoretical background in the areas of Health sector in Sri Lanka, Hospital ISs, Health ISs and ERP systems for the Health sector. The wastage in medical drugs was calculated based on the data collected from the sample.
Successfully deployed ERP systems create significant benefits in better management and operations, including optimized inventory management. The annual cost saving to the health sector by stock optimization from an ERP system was established to be around 817.6 Million LKR while the cost of implementing an ERP system would be around 624.7 Million LKR. The financial benefit of better inventory management through an ERP system alone would recover the cost of an ERP system. Other savings include improvements in Human Resources Management, Asset Management, Financial Management and overall organizational monitoring. These benefits will result in better customer service, which can be in the extent of saving human lives.
The most notable barrier during the study was the lack of data and information. Since the lack of proper processes for the procurement management cycle, the steps were vague and information was hidden.
The era has come to develop interdisciplinary solutions for the problems the human kind is facing and such problems needs multi disciplinary approaches to solve. In this case Health, Economics, Resource management and Human interventions cross over with IT in order to find solutions proving the necessity of interdisciplinary solutions. The study is the first to establish a bridge to derive IT based solution for a multidisciplinary problem and it is important to understand that IT combined with health studies is not capable enough to derive a solution but thorough understanding of multiple dimensions such as economics, management and human factors that leads to the best and ultimate solution for the problem.
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The research is mainly based on qualitative research methodology. Primary data were collected from medium sized industry and their Information Technology (IT) experts though interviews. The objective of using the qualitative research was to find out common and main barriers and its’ effect to implementation and adaptation of ERPs. Furthermore, secondary data such as Literature was also contributory to the main outcome and results.
Influencing factors that analysis research results give new way of rationale for selecting and implementation of ERP systems in medium sized companies in developing countries. Results in summary; higher influencing factors for selecting process are Vendor/Software Reputation, Align with Business Function, Cost and C-level Officers' countenance . And as this research shows that, important factors influencing success of implementation and adaptation of ERPs are Align with Business Function, Availability of Domain Expert, Support & Training, Usability and User friendliness, Level of Customization, Vendor-Employee Interaction, C-level Officers' countenance and Implementation team. In other words this research shows that not only a single IT domain’s factors can influence to success of ERP selection and implementation and it is essential to manage modern processes with interdisciplinary comprehension.
While many private organizations have successfully taken advantage of these new technologies to develop enterprise-wide information systems that reduce costs and improve performance, however public sectors in most of the developing countries still lags far behind when compared with developed countries. Defence organizations of Sri Lanka, which is one of the largest components of government of Sri Lanka with an annual budget around 200 billion Sri Lankan Rupees, still relies on manual procedures and methods that are error prone and redundant and do not provide the enterprise visibility necessary to make sound management decisions.
Selecting the most suitable ERP product is crucial for the success of ERP implementation. In this study Open Source ERP systems and proprietary ERP systems are critically evaluated in order to determine the best applicability for the defence sector in developing countries.
Successful achievement to be digital organizations from paper based by using Open Source with emphasis on appropriate product, technology, affordability, flexibility and long term sustainability. The interdisciplinary nature of this emphasis makes the importance of multi-disciplinary knowledge. The success is based on agility of Open Source systems in enterprise levels on multi dimensions is a noteworthy accomplishment.
The economic factors are driven to make use of ERP systems based on the return on investment. The feasibility of implementing an ERP system for the health sector in Sri Lanka, focusing on the cost benefit of medical stock optimization is presented in this study and it has a basis of the wastage of medical drugs in Sri Lankan health sector. The economic aspects related with the Sri Lankan health sector were studied in order to create a strong research. The studies done by other authors were established as the milestones for the study building a strong theoretical background in the areas of Health sector in Sri Lanka, Hospital ISs, Health ISs and ERP systems for the Health sector. The wastage in medical drugs was calculated based on the data collected from the sample.
Successfully deployed ERP systems create significant benefits in better management and operations, including optimized inventory management. The annual cost saving to the health sector by stock optimization from an ERP system was established to be around 817.6 Million LKR while the cost of implementing an ERP system would be around 624.7 Million LKR. The financial benefit of better inventory management through an ERP system alone would recover the cost of an ERP system. Other savings include improvements in Human Resources Management, Asset Management, Financial Management and overall organizational monitoring. These benefits will result in better customer service, which can be in the extent of saving human lives.
The most notable barrier during the study was the lack of data and information. Since the lack of proper processes for the procurement management cycle, the steps were vague and information was hidden.
The era has come to develop interdisciplinary solutions for the problems the human kind is facing and such problems needs multi disciplinary approaches to solve. In this case Health, Economics, Resource management and Human interventions cross over with IT in order to find solutions proving the necessity of interdisciplinary solutions. The study is the first to establish a bridge to derive IT based solution for a multidisciplinary problem and it is important to understand that IT combined with health studies is not capable enough to derive a solution but thorough understanding of multiple dimensions such as economics, management and human factors that leads to the best and ultimate solution for the problem.
The research is mainly based on qualitative research methodology. Primary data were collected from medium sized industry and their Information Technology (IT) experts though interviews. The objective of using the qualitative research was to find out common and main barriers and its’ effect to implementation and adaptation of ERPs. Furthermore, secondary data such as Literature was also contributory to the main outcome and results.
Influencing factors that analysis research results give new way of rationale for selecting and implementation of ERP systems in medium sized companies in developing countries. Results in summary; higher influencing factors for selecting process are Vendor/Software Reputation, Align with Business Function, Cost and C-level Officers' countenance . And as this research shows that, important factors influencing success of implementation and adaptation of ERPs are Align with Business Function, Availability of Domain Expert, Support & Training, Usability and User friendliness, Level of Customization, Vendor-Employee Interaction, C-level Officers' countenance and Implementation team. In other words this research shows that not only a single IT domain’s factors can influence to success of ERP selection and implementation and it is essential to manage modern processes with interdisciplinary comprehension.
While many private organizations have successfully taken advantage of these new technologies to develop enterprise-wide information systems that reduce costs and improve performance, however public sectors in most of the developing countries still lags far behind when compared with developed countries. Defence organizations of Sri Lanka, which is one of the largest components of government of Sri Lanka with an annual budget around 200 billion Sri Lankan Rupees, still relies on manual procedures and methods that are error prone and redundant and do not provide the enterprise visibility necessary to make sound management decisions.
Selecting the most suitable ERP product is crucial for the success of ERP implementation. In this study Open Source ERP systems and proprietary ERP systems are critically evaluated in order to determine the best applicability for the defence sector in developing countries.
Successful achievement to be digital organizations from paper based by using Open Source with emphasis on appropriate product, technology, affordability, flexibility and long term sustainability. The interdisciplinary nature of this emphasis makes the importance of multi-disciplinary knowledge. The success is based on agility of Open Source systems in enterprise levels on multi dimensions is a noteworthy accomplishment.
The economic factors are driven to make use of ERP systems based on the return on investment. The feasibility of implementing an ERP system for the health sector in Sri Lanka, focusing on the cost benefit of medical stock optimization is presented in this study and it has a basis of the wastage of medical drugs in Sri Lankan health sector. The economic aspects related with the Sri Lankan health sector were studied in order to create a strong research. The studies done by other authors were established as the milestones for the study building a strong theoretical background in the areas of Health sector in Sri Lanka, Hospital ISs, Health ISs and ERP systems for the Health sector. The wastage in medical drugs was calculated based on the data collected from the sample.
Successfully deployed ERP systems create significant benefits in better management and operations, including optimized inventory management. The annual cost saving to the health sector by stock optimization from an ERP system was established to be around 817.6 Million LKR while the cost of implementing an ERP system would be around 624.7 Million LKR. The financial benefit of better inventory management through an ERP system alone would recover the cost of an ERP system. Other savings include improvements in Human Resources Management, Asset Management, Financial Management and overall organizational monitoring. These benefits will result in better customer service, which can be in the extent of saving human lives.
The most notable barrier during the study was the lack of data and information. Since the lack of proper processes for the procurement management cycle, the steps were vague and information was hidden.
The era has come to develop interdisciplinary solutions for the problems the human kind is facing and such problems needs multi disciplinary approaches to solve. In this case Health, Economics, Resource management and Human interventions cross over with IT in order to find solutions proving the necessity of interdisciplinary solutions. The study is the first to establish a bridge to derive IT based solution for a multidisciplinary problem and it is important to understand that IT combined with health studies is not capable enough to derive a solution but thorough understanding of multiple dimensions such as economics, management and human factors that leads to the best and ultimate solution for the problem.