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Enterprise resource planning: introduction
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The current generation of ERP systems also provide reference models or process templates that claim to embody the current best business practices as discussed by the authors, however, these reference models may not be the best practices in practice.Abstract:
Enterprise resource planning systems are configurable information systems packages that integrate information and information-based processes within and across functional areas in an organization. The current generation of ERP systems also provides reference models or process templates that claim to embody the current best business practices.read more
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Changing Large-Scale Collaborative Spaces: Strategies and Challenges
TL;DR: This paper uses the concept of Common Information Spaces (CIS) to analyze how information is shared within a large organization and characterize large-scale common information spaces and identify directions for further research.
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Feedback in the ERP Value-Chain: What Influence Has Thoughts about Competitive Advantage
TL;DR: The main conclusion is that thoughts about competitive advantage seem to influence the feedback, but not really in the way that was initial assumed and stakeholders seems to be more interested in having a working feedback loop in the ERP value-chain.
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In Search of an Integrating Construct
TL;DR: A business process is a sequence of activities aimed at producing something of value to the business that spans several organizational units and requires resources such as people and technology to achieve its objective.
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Contemplating Open Source Enterprise Systems
TL;DR: In this paper, the potential for altered technological and commercial constellations for the design of enterprise systems, which are presented in four scenarios, are discussed. But, the nature of software as a proprietary item has been questioned through the increased use of open source software in business computing in general.
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Utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning in Decision-Making Processes
Bahram Bahrami,Ernest Jordan +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report on findings from a research project investigating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and its utilization on decision-making processes in Australian organizations. The focus of the study is to reveal if and how the vast amount of data, which is generated by ERP systems, could improve decision making processes on strategic and tactical levels, based on data consists of information collected in two phases by semi-structured interviews and survey.