Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This Thesis develops a proposal for Operations and the local management in the case company how to prepare for ERP implementation and ensure successful implementation. \n \nERP implementation can be considered successful when the ERP system has been in effective use after a certain period of time after implementation. The objective of this Thesis is to create recommendations and action points how to ensure the efficient implementation of ERP. The Thesis is focused on the pre-implementation phase and the target is the Operations department. The need for this study has become evident since the case company has decided to implement a new ERP system organization wide. \n \nThis study applies a descriptive single case study method. First, the current state of the ERP usage is analysed and the data collected by interviewing employees from the Operations. The findings from the current state analysis are then combined with the findings from the literature and best practice and the first draft of the recommendations for ERP implementation is built. Recommendations are then validated by the experts and case company employees, and the final version with the action points is created. \n \nWith the help of this study it is possible for the case company to increase the importance of the ERP system and ensure the efficient and innovative use of ERP.
Source: Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)
Author: Antti Karkio
Language: English
Subfield: Management Information Systems
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2302122447