The Challenges of Implementing "Vanilla" Versions of Enterprise Systems

نویسندگان

  • Christina Soh
  • Sia Siew Kien
چکیده

The 1990s saw the widespread adoption of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in many countries. Implementation of enterprise-wide systems (ES) continues apace as organizations adopt CRM and SCM packaged software, or replace their aging ERP systems with third-generation ERP packages. These implementations are often motivated by promises of integrated information and processes across the enterprise and “best practices.” However, many implementing organizations have not experienced the expected benefits, and there have been expensive ES implementation failures. One prescription for minimizing the risks of ES implementation is to implement

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • MIS Quarterly Executive

دوره 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2005