The research will focus on finding benchmark data on the required size of companies that is necessary for a full SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation. The analysis will look into benefits and costs of the implementation and long term prospects generated by the system. Practical examples will be used to illustrate the main findings, both from a positive as well as a negative viewpoint.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Implementation Team
- Abbreviations
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Investment requirements and costs of ERP system implementation
- Structure of incurred costs
- Analysis of minimum requirements for successful rollout
- Hardware & Infrastructure
- Software
- Consulting
- Training
- Benchmark data for minimum expenses
- On-going expenses from ERP systems
- Generic benefits of implementation of ERP systems
- Cost savings
- Productivity
- Human Resources
- IT maintenance
- Customer satisfaction
- Service aspects
- Quality aspects
- Aggregation of benefits in relation to organization size
- Comparison of costs and benefits for threshold organization size
- Resume
- References
- Minimum size requirements for successful ERP system implementation
- Cost-benefit analysis of ERP system implementation
- Benefits of ERP systems in terms of cost savings, customer satisfaction, and efficiency
- The impact of ERP systems on organizational structure and workflow
- Factors influencing the success of ERP system implementation
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of ERP system implementation and highlights the central assumption of a comprehensive ERP system handling a wide range of operational tasks. It emphasizes the importance of a systematic cost-benefit analysis for organizations considering ERP adoption.
- Investment requirements and costs of ERP system implementation: This chapter details the five main categories of costs associated with ERP implementation: Hardware/Infrastructure, Software, Consulting, Training, and Implementation. It provides a general benchmark for each category and discusses the minimum level required for a successful rollout.
- Generic benefits of implementation of ERP systems: This chapter explores the various benefits of implementing ERP systems, focusing on cost savings, customer satisfaction, and efficiency. It delves into specific areas like productivity, human resources, IT maintenance, service aspects, and quality aspects.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The research aims to identify benchmark data on the required size of companies for a successful implementation of a full SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The analysis will delve into the benefits and costs of implementation and the long-term prospects generated by the system. The study will utilize practical examples to illustrate the main findings from both positive and negative perspectives.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically those offered by SAP, and examines the minimum size requirements for successful adoption. Key topics include cost-benefit analysis, hardware and infrastructure, software, consulting, training, implementation, productivity, customer satisfaction, and organizational efficiency. The study utilizes practical examples to illustrate the findings and provides insights into the relationship between organizational size and the success of ERP implementation.
- Citation du texte
- Nejc Martin Jakopin (Auteur), Henning Kassen (Auteur), Philip Kirst (Auteur), 2002, Analysis of minimum size requirements of organizations for the implementation of enterprise resource planning systems, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/10068
