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Elisabeth J Umble

Bio: Elisabeth J Umble is an academic researcher from Baylor University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Project management & Information system. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 1687 citations.

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TL;DR: A case study of a largely successful ERP implementation is presented and key factors, software selection steps, and implementation procedures critical to a successful implementation are discussed.

1,730 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the critical factors that constitute a successful implementation of lean manufacturing within manufacturing SMEs, including leadership, management, finance organisational culture and skills and expertise.
Abstract: Purpose – The aim of this research paper is to present the critical factors that constitute a successful implementation of lean manufacturing within manufacturing SMEs.Design/methodology/approach – A combination of comprehensive literature review and visits to ten SMEs based in the East of the UK were employed in the study. The companies' practices were observed to highlight the degree of lean manufacturing utilisation within these companies. This was followed by interviewing of the relevant and key personnel involved in lean implementation. Results were analysed and validated through workshops, case studies and Delphi techniques.Findings – Several critical factors that determine the success of implementing the concept of lean manufacturing within SMEs are identified. Leadership, management, finance organisational culture and skills and expertise, amongst other factors; are classified as the most pertinent issues critical for the successful adoption of lean manufacturing within SMEs environment.Research l...

955 citations

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TL;DR: A comprehensive review of the research literature (1990‐2003) concerning ERP systems is presented and proposals for future research are formulated to identify topics where fruitful opportunities exist.
Abstract: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system solutions are currently in high demand by both manufacturing and service organisations because they provide a tightly integrated solution to an organisation's information system needs. During the last decade, ERP systems have received a significant amount of attention from researchers and practitioners from a variety of functional disciplines. In this paper, a comprehensive review of the research literature (1990‐2003) concerning ERP systems is presented. The literature is further classified and the major outcomes of each study are addressed and analysed. Following a comprehensive review of the literature, proposals for future research are formulated to identify topics where fruitful opportunities exist.

828 citations

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TL;DR: The most significant finding is the lack of research that has focused on the identification of CSFs from the perspectives of key stakeholders and there appears to be much variance with respect to what exactly is encompassed by change management, one of the most widely cited CSFs.
Abstract: Purpose – To explore the current literature base of critical success factors (CSFs) of ERP implementations, prepare a compilation, and identify any gaps that might exist.Design/methodology/approach – Hundreds of journals were searched using key terms identified in a preliminary literature review. Successive rounds of article abstract reviews resulted in 45 articles being selected for the compilation. CSF constructs were then identified using content analysis methodology and an inductive coding technique. A subsequent critical analysis identified gaps in the literature base.Findings – The most significant finding is the lack of research that has focused on the identification of CSFs from the perspectives of key stakeholders. Additionally, there appears to be much variance with respect to what exactly is encompassed by change management, one of the most widely cited CSFs, and little detail of specific implementation tactics.Research limitations/implications – There is a need to focus future research efforts...

659 citations

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TL;DR: In these 18 CSFs, 'top management support' and 'training and education' were the most frequently cited as the critical factors to the successful implementation of ERP systems.

610 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors make the case for integrating two industrial waves that promise to re-shape current patterns of production and consumption: Industry 4.0 and environmentally-sustainable manufacturing.

561 citations