Journal of International Information Management
Abstract
In the 1990's information technology and business process re-engtneermg have combined to provide organizations a competitive advantage. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems were particularly considered examples representing such development. This paper reports the results of a survey on ERF implementation to explore its benefits and concerns. Our results show companies can expect more intrafirm benefits, such as reduced inventory, improved quality, and shortened cycle time, than interfirm benefits from current ERP technology. Existing ERP technology is not yet capable of handling the complexity of the whole supply chain. More supplier relationship management functionalities need to be integrated. Our results also suggest that so-called best practices" of current ERP technology fit financial processes better than manufacturing and operational processes in today's business environment. Hence business process reengineering efforts are necessary but not sufficient to the success of an ERP system implementation.
Recommended Citation
Yang, Y Helio; Varaiya, Nikhil; and Irwin, Sherry A.
(2002)
"Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning Systems: A Study of Benefits and Concerns,"
Journal of International Information Management: Vol. 11:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jiim/vol11/iss2/6