Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Fatima Badr Omer Borham

This study aims to highlight on the effect of Enterprise Resource Planning System. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system consists of different sets of software that are used to integrate the business functions in a company or organization. Given that these solutions provide an integrated solution to the needs of an organization, these systems are in high demand by all organizations. The full potential of these systems can only be realized only if they are successfully implemented. However, the implementation process is costly and time consuming, and thus requires careful planning and organization. If successfully implemented, ERP systems provide many benefits to those organizations that adopt them. On the other hand, if the implementation process is not successful, the venture can prove costly. By examining the existing literature on this topic, this paper focuses on how ERP systems can be successfully implemented in organization and the critical success factors. The information provided in this paper may be used to guide organizations in the implementation of ERP systems.

Though enterprise resource planning (ERP) has gained some prominence in the information systems (IS) literature over the past few years and is a signi®cant phenomenon in practice, through (a) historical analysis, (b) meta-analysis of representative IS literature, and (c) a survey of academic experts, we reveal dissenting views on the phenomenon. Given this diversity of perspectives, it is unlikely that at this stage a broadly agreed de®nition of ERP can be achieved. We thus seek to increase awareness of the issues and stimulate further discussion, with the ultimate aim being to: (1) aid communication amongst researchers and between researchers and practitioners; (2) inform development of teaching materials on ERP and related concepts in university curricula and in commercial education and training; and (3) aid communication amongst clients, consultants and vendors. Increased transparency of the ERP-concept within IS may also bene®t other aligned ®elds of knowledge.

Interscience Management Review, 2010

Enterprise Resource Planning is one of the fastest growing Information Communication Technology (ICT) driven philosophies, which helps the manager to take better decisions. The business environment is continuously changing at a faster pace, which makes the companies to revitalize, reinvent and resize by using open innovative efforts. Enterprises are continuously struggling to improve themselves in the areas of quality, time to market, customer satisfaction and profitability. Today’s plan can make the organization as tomorrow’s winner who will embrace open innovative technology like Enterprise Resource Planning. The ERP software fulfills these needs. This paper discusses about the new open innovative technology-Enterprise Resource Planning. For this purpose case study is done by selecting some organizations, which have implemented these ERP packages. The main research objective is to identify the factors which contribute towards effectiveness of ERP and its application to enhance the...

Over the last decade Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) have been adopted by many companies as it contributes to the development and profitability of the organizations by business solutions. Once configured it allows information to enter at a single point in the process, and also updates a single, shared data base for all functions that directly or indirectly depend on this information. These are a set of applications combining key functions like finance, production. Sales, logistics, statutory compliance, human resources etc., in an integrated fashion. In a manner these combine Enterprise Resource Planning system with extended enterprise needs likes software solutions to the employees, customers and vendors. ERP not only helps to establish world class best business solutions and bring transparency in the business. This paper presents the definition, ERP Systems concept and need, the historical evolution of the ERP Systems, why is ERP Systems needed, why firms invest in ERP Systems, business performance development with ERP Systems, the scope of the ERP Systems, ERP model, ERP architecture, ERP implementation approaches have been discussed.

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has dawned as a tool to facilitate the flow of information and allow information sharing among different business partners. It appears as a response to the inappropriateness of the traditional systems which become outdated as a result of the change in business needs and the development of software programs. The use of ERP software has become more common in a lot of businesses nowadays. It appears as a complex and comprehensive software through which organizations can control and integrate all the business functions and processes in an extensive and innovative technique. This paper is dedicated to discuss enterprise resource planning, its emergence, implementation, importance of using it within organizations and the different challenges related to its implementation. Finally, discussion will be identified to review the most important issues and provide suggestions on the practical level to make effective use of this system. Key words: ERP, Software systems.

2017

According to the APICS * dictionary, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a: “…framework for organizing, defining, and standardizing the business processes necessary to effectively plan and control an organization so the organization can use its internal knowledge to seek external advantage.” Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is defined as the ability to deliver an integrated suite of business applications. ERP tools share a common process and data model, covering broad and deep operational end-to-end processes, such as those found in finance, HR, distribution, manufacturing, service and the supply chain. ( www.gartner.com/it-glossary/ ) ERP systems are very complex systems which are integrated in nature, huge and address the needs of all the departments across the organization. These systems are a deviation from the traditional way of functioning where by organizations followed separate individual systems for each department. HR system for example used to be a separate system and...

Strategic Change, 2005

The last decade has seen a dramatic growth in the number of organizations adopting Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs).

2020

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an application that guarantees seamless assimilation of information that flow throughout an organization. It helps in reducing cost, enhancement of productivity, increasing service quality, better decision making, etc. Implementing ERP helps in achieving competitive advantage, improvement in efficiency, profitability and business performances’ in various types and sizes of industries. Though ERP system have active roles in the ups and downs of organizations in an increasingly dynamic and competitive market, it cannot be considered as a panacea for all the ills facing organizations. However, careful and cautious implementation of ERP will help in bringing in breakthrough performance.

International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems, 2000

Understanding the motives and the impacts of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is an important issue for ERP customization process as well as for the evaluation process of such investment. This research aims to investigate the motives and the expected impacts of ERP implementation in an Egyptian healthcare entity using case study research method. We investigated motives according to six groups of motives labeled managerial-operational, managerial-strategic, clinical-operational, clinical-strategic, technological, and financial motives. Five categories for the impacts of ERP implementation were also proposed, including technology, people, process, patient, and financial. The results indicate that managerial-operational and clinicaloperational are important groups of motives. Furthermore, the impacts of ERP system on people is the highest compared to other impact categories.