Authors:
Paivi Iskanius
1
;
Raija Halonen
2
and
Matti Mottonen
3
Affiliations:
1
RaaheUnit, University of Oulu, Finland
;
2
CISC, National University of Ireland; University of Oulu, Finland
;
3
University of Oulu, Finland
Keyword(s):
Enterprise resource planning, ERP, Small enterprises, SME.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Databases and Information Systems Integration
;
Enterprise Information Systems
;
Enterprise Resource Planning
;
Enterprise Software Technologies
;
Simulation and Modeling
;
Simulation Tools and Platforms
;
Software Engineering
Abstract:
This paper investigates the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in the context of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs). The paper reports on research findings from a case study that has been conducted in 14 SMEs, operating in steel manufacturing and woodworking. By dividing the enterprises into three different groups; medium-sized, small, and micro enterprises, this study provides a richer understanding of enterprise size related issues in motivations, risks and challenges of ERP adoption.