Faktorer som påverkar tre små och mellanstora företag vid implementering av affärssystem
AbstractTitle: Relevant factors that affect three small and midsize enterprises during an ERP-system implementationAuthors: Fredrik Dreimanis and Thomas JylhäTutor: Peter EkmanKeywords: ERP, implementation, SMEProblem: Which factors has relevance for small and midsize enterprises during an ERP-system implementation?Purpose: The purpose with this essay is to describe and analyze what distinguishes an implementation for small and midsize enterprises.Methodology:The authors have answered the problem with help of theories and articles within the subject of IT and economics and five interviews with companies in different areas of business.Theoretical framework:The most difficult part with adapting a new ERP- system is the implementation phase. (Muscatello et al. 2003) The reason is that the standardization and changing of business processes is a common occurrence during an implementation. (Gattiker and Goodhue. 2002)Analyze:The study shows that there are a lot of equal factors between the theoretical framework and the empirical study.Conclusion: According to this study the reason for a small or midsize enterprise to adopt a new ERP-system is to get better control over their business. Improved control leads to increased revenues.