Conceptual Framework Design for the Development of an ERP System

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is one
of the most widely accepted systems in the
management of manufacturing enterprises. Despite of
its advantages, the existing ERP systems do not as
of yet provide a clear and successful management
tool for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs),
especially for SMEs in Southeast Asian countries.
Also, the ERP systems do not provide convenient and
easy implementation for these SMEs. This book aims
at identifying the strategic and operational
requirements of SMEs in this region. The weaknesses
of the existing systems in relation to their
implementation in are evaluated and analyzed. Their
characteristics are investigated with the SMEs
specific requirements for higher flexibility, lower
hierarchical management, modular structure, and
comprehension of the SMEs short- and long-term
plans. A strategic change framework that emphasizes
the proper implementation of an ERP system in
Southeast Asian SMEs and meets the requirements of
the SMEs is introduced, including the establishment
of a Novel ERP system (NERP) for Southeast Asian
SMEs.

Autorentext

Industrial Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering andApplied Science, University of Regina, Regina,SK, Canada.

Klappentext

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is one of the most widely accepted systems in the management of manufacturing enterprises. Despite of its advantages, the existing ERP systems do not as of yet provide a clear and successful management tool for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), especially for SMEs in Southeast Asian countries. Also, the ERP systems do not provide convenient and easy implementation for these SMEs. This book aims at identifying the strategic and operational requirements of SMEs in this region. The weaknesses of the existing systems in relation to their implementation in are evaluated and analyzed. Their characteristics are investigated with the SMEs' specific requirements for higher flexibility, lower hierarchical management, modular structure, and comprehension of the SMEs' short- and long-term plans. A strategic change framework that emphasizes the proper implementation of an ERP system in Southeast Asian SMEs and meets the requirements of the SMEs is introduced, including the establishment of a Novel ERP system (NERP) for Southeast Asian SMEs.