Success factors in ERP systems implementations

Journal of Enterprise Information Management - Tập 19 Số 4 - Trang 418-433 - 2006
PiotrSoja1
1Cracow University of Economics, Poland

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PurposeTo reveal the mechanisms determining the success of ERP implementations on the basis of research conducted among practitioners dealing with ERP projects.Design/methodology/approachA collection of potential ERP implementation success factors was identified. The respondents expressed their opinions concerning the importance of subsequent factors for implementation success and about the factors' appearance in their projects. The synthetic measure of implementation success was constructed and the factors' impact on the implementation project success was examined. Then, the most influential factors for the ERP implementation success were selected.FindingsRecognises the factors that have the greatest influence on implementation success, regardless of the project type. Moreover, the leading roles of certain factors appear among specific project groups. The practitioners do not appreciate the significance of particular factors which have an important influence on project success. Nevertheless, some factors, such as project manager presence, are overestimated. Some differences in perceptions and attitudes between parties involved in an implementation project were revealed.Research limitations/implicationsThe need for further research on the success factors' verification depending on the project type, with possible introduction of additional criteria such as enterprise industry.Practical implicationsThe research outcome is useful for professionals leading implementation projects and those making decisions for the first time on ERP system implementation. The results can be used by practitioners while managing the project and handling people's attitudes.Originality/valueThis paper proves the influence of particular factors on the ERP projects success in certain circumstances, thus giving insight into the genuine mechanisms determining ERP project outcome.

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Journal of Enterprise Information Management

Tập 19 Số 4

418-433

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