Some remarks on ERP system implementation in medium-size enterprises

Abstract

Following a generic process model, recommendations are given for the implementation of ERP systems in medium size companies. We focus on those companies because they are confronted with the same tasks as large companies, but medium-size companies command fewer resources and therefore have to act more efficiently to succeed in the implementation of an ERP system. The content of the paper stretches from project management, business process reengineering, application development, reporting and customizing to choosing hardware and key users, data migration, and users' training. While other publications give rather general advice, recommendations in this paper are use-oriented and easy to apply. Furthermore, the recommendations do not depend on any particular ERP system. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.