What is ERP?

Helmut Klaus, Michael Rosemann and Guy G. Gable
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Helmut Klaus: Queensland University of Technology
Michael Rosemann: Queensland University of Technology
Guy G. Gable: Queensland University of Technology

Information Systems Frontiers, 2000, vol. 2, issue 2, No 2, 162 pages

Abstract: Abstract Though enterprise resource planning (ERP) has gained some prominence in the information systems (IS) literature over the past few years and is a significant phenomenon in practice, through (a) historical analysis, (b) meta-analysis of representative IS literature, and (c) a survey of academic experts, we reveal dissenting views on the phenomenon. Given this diversity of perspectives, it is unlikely that at this stage a broadly agreed definition of ERP can be achieved. We thus seek to increase awareness of the issues and stimulate further discussion, with the ultimate aim being to: (1) aid communication amongst researchers and between researchers and practitioners; (2) inform development of teaching materials on ERP and related concepts in university curricula and in commercial education and training; and (3) aid communication amongst clients, consultants and vendors. Increased transparency of the ERP-concept within IS may also benefit other aligned fields of knowledge.

Keywords: transaction processing systems; management information systems; management support systems; production planning information systems; information system evolution; enterprise resource planning; literature review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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