The purpose of this research paper is to examine Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) in terms of implementation, and the feasibility in general of ERP systems in companies which are located in Sweden and Russia. There will be an analysis in how far the company benefits from the implementation of ERP.
An ERP system is a programme that combines the software of each department in a company into single software. It helps the company to work in a solid IT-environment where you can easily share information among departments.
However, this Master’s research is focusing on the managerial and economic perspectives instead of a technical examination.
The research will be based on questionnaires, interviews as well as case studies in the above-mentioned countries.
The study attempts to reveal the differences and similarities in the implementation process in a Russian (Mobile TeleSystems) and a Swedish (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson) company in terms of their various approaches within these countries.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Research Background
- Introduction
- Motivation of this study
- Objective of the study
- Delimitation of the study
- Methodology
- Significance of the study
- Theoretical part
- Historical background of ERP systems
- Historical Overview
- MRP I
- MRP II
- Gaps of MRP I and MRP II systems
- How ERP facilitates
- Structure of an ERP system
- The need of ERP systems
- Critical success factors for ERP implementations
- Characteristics
- Organisational perspective
- Technological perspective
- ERP Life cycle
- ERP implementation stages
- Implementation strategies
- Implementation strategies after Anderegg
- Big Bang implementation
- Phased implementation
- Parallel
- Process/ product line
- Hybrid
- Implementation strategies after Parr and Shanks
- Comprehensive
- Vanilla
- Middle-road
- Change management in an ERP implementation
- Risks and Failure of ERP
- Benefits of ERP
- Practical part
- Global ERP market
- ERP situation in Sweden
- ERP situation in Russia
- Comparative analysis
- Company profiles
- Ericsson (Sweden)
- MTS (Russia)
- Analysis of findings
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This master's thesis examines Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, analyzing their implementation and overall feasibility within companies located in Sweden and Russia. The study seeks to understand the benefits companies gain from implementing ERP systems and how these benefits differ across different national contexts.
- Implementation strategies for ERP systems in various countries
- Critical success factors for ERP implementation, including organizational, technological, and managerial aspects
- Benefits and risks associated with ERP adoption
- Comparative analysis of ERP implementation in Sweden and Russia
- The role of cultural and economic factors in ERP adoption and success
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Research Background: This chapter introduces the research topic, its motivation, objectives, and delimitation. It also outlines the methodology used and the significance of the study.
- Theoretical part: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of ERP systems. It examines the historical development of ERP, including the evolution from MRP I and MRP II. The chapter further explores the structure and need for ERP systems, highlighting critical success factors for implementation. Implementation strategies, change management considerations, and potential risks and benefits are discussed.
- Practical part: This chapter explores the global ERP market and examines the specific ERP situations in Sweden and Russia. It provides context for the comparative analysis that follows.
- Comparative analysis: This chapter presents detailed profiles of two companies - Ericsson (Sweden) and MTS (Russia) - and analyzes their ERP implementation processes. It aims to uncover similarities and differences in their approaches within their respective national contexts.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, examining their implementation strategies, benefits, risks, and critical success factors. Key themes include the comparison of ERP implementation in Sweden and Russia, the role of cultural and economic factors, and the analysis of specific company cases such as Ericsson and Mobile TeleSystems (MTS).
- Quote paper
- Marieluise Bruch (Author), Sergiy Vinnichenko (Author), 2006, Comparative analysis of enterprise resource planning systems in Russia and Sweden, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/58654
