An analysis of enterprise resource planning systems and key determinants using the Delphi method and an analytic hierarchy process

Yueh-Hsia Huang; Lan Sun; Tyng-Bin Ger; Yueh-Hsia Huang; Lan Sun; Tyng-Bin Ger

doi:10.3934/DSFE.2023010

Data Science in Finance and Economics

2023, Volume 3, Issue 2: 166-183. doi: 10.3934/DSFE.2023010

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An analysis of enterprise resource planning systems and key determinants using the Delphi method and an analytic hierarchy process

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Department of International Trade, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan
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School of Business & Law, CQ University, Sydney, Australia
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Department of Information Management, Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Received: 10 February 2023 Revised: 28 April 2023 Accepted: 17 May 2023 Published: 31 May 2023
JEL Codes: M10, M15, M41, O31, P41

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are software module packages which can be customized up to a certain limit to suit the specific needs of each organization. Many ERP projects have not been effective at achieving all of the intended results due to high cost and high failure risks in ERP implementation. This study integrates the prior theories and knowledge gained from several textile industry practitioners for ERP projects. A two-stage method involving the Delphi and analytic hierarchy process decision support methodology was conducted. Based on the case of the textile industry in Taiwan, the findings illustrate the top 10 key factors: a clear project plan by defined ERP capacity requirement; a limited scope and focused flowchart; goal congruence between ERP project implementation and corporate strategy; top management support and commitment; the extent of standard operating procedures and institutional processes; a user-friendly interface; systems integrated with aggressive schedules and timelines; provision of technical assistance for rapid, effective transfer of best practice interventions; good interdepartmental communication and coordination on a focused issue solution; and enablement of business process reengineering and solid management for project team building. The findings of this research will be beneficial to those apparel companies that adopted the ERP.
- enterprise resource planning systems,
- Delphi method,
- analytic hierarchy process,
- textile industry
Citation: Yueh-Hsia Huang, Lan Sun, Tyng-Bin Ger. An analysis of enterprise resource planning systems and key determinants using the Delphi method and an analytic hierarchy process[J]. Data Science in Finance and Economics, 2023, 3(2): 166-183. doi: 10.3934/DSFE.2023010

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Abstract

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are software module packages which can be customized up to a certain limit to suit the specific needs of each organization. Many ERP projects have not been effective at achieving all of the intended results due to high cost and high failure risks in ERP implementation. This study integrates the prior theories and knowledge gained from several textile industry practitioners for ERP projects. A two-stage method involving the Delphi and analytic hierarchy process decision support methodology was conducted. Based on the case of the textile industry in Taiwan, the findings illustrate the top 10 key factors: a clear project plan by defined ERP capacity requirement; a limited scope and focused flowchart; goal congruence between ERP project implementation and corporate strategy; top management support and commitment; the extent of standard operating procedures and institutional processes; a user-friendly interface; systems integrated with aggressive schedules and timelines; provision of technical assistance for rapid, effective transfer of best practice interventions; good interdepartmental communication and coordination on a focused issue solution; and enablement of business process reengineering and solid management for project team building. The findings of this research will be beneficial to those apparel companies that adopted the ERP.

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