Enterprise information systems for large-scale engineering projects

Abstract

ERP systems for manufacturing sector are commercially available and research on ERP systems for manufacturing enterprises is prevalent now. However, little attention has so far been paid on how to establish ERP systems for large scale engineering projects. An ERP system for a specific engineering project is usually not available commercially. In this paper, the methods and models for establishing an ERP system for a large-scale engineering project with unique features are discussed in systems engineering perspectives. First, the necessity for establishing ERP system is analyzed; second, the methods and models for developing the ERP system are discussed; finally, the relative conclusions are given.