A Framework for Assessing ERP Systems Functionality for the SMEs in Australia

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Author(s): Liaquat Hossain (Syracuse University, USA), Mohammad A. Rashid (Massey University, New Zealand)and Jon David Patrick (University of Sydney, Australia)
Copyright: 2002
Pages: 27
Source title: Enterprise Resource Planning: Solutions and Management
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah (Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-930708-36-5.ch013

Keywords: Accounting and Finance / Business & Management / Business Science Reference / Enterprise Resource Planning

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Anticipating the use of the ERP systems among small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to be the future area of growth ERP vendors such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JDEdwards and Bann are introducing ERP software that appeal to the market segment of the SMEs. Introduction of the ERP systems for SMEs includes compact packages, flexible pricing policies, new implementation methodologies, and more specialized functionalities. The strengths-weakness-opportunity-threats (SWOT) framework of the ERP software offered by the aforementioned vendors for the SMEs requires in-depth analysis based on real-field data. The aim of this study is to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of ERP systems offered by the five leading vendors for the SMEs in Australia. Multiple case study design approach is used here for collecting the primary data from the ERP vendors. A SWOT framework is developed to study the functionality of the ERP systems offered by these vendors. This framework may guide the managers of SMEs in selecting and implementing ERP systems for their organizations.

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