ICT Challenges and Implementation of ERP system in SMEs of Pakistan
Butt, Saaif (2020)
Butt, Saaif
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020103021832
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020103021832
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The ability of an ERP ( Enterprise Resource Planning) system to quickly and easily integrate all essential business operations into one system with a common database has convinced different types of businesses to opt it. Effective introduction of ERP has been critical to operational productivity in business environments. Essential success factors for the efficient implementation of ERP have been established in this regard. The goal of this research is to recognize and examine ICT challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of Pakistan and propose a solution in contrary to that how implementation of an ERP system in SMEs of Pakistan can improve these challenges.
This research draws from the related background studies on how SMEs of Pakistan are facing ICT challenges, what are the apparent obstacles they face when they try to opt for an integrated IT system in their businesses and how an integrated ERP system can overcome these challenges. This research would identify the challenges being faced by SMEs of Pakistan and allow Pakistani small and medium sized enterprises to produce better returns from implementation of ERPs.
The author used the qualitative analysis approach for this research. The author inter- viewed several people from higher management who had ample knowledge of the topic at hand. Often these decisions are also influenced by the financial situation of the firms and senior management.
In the end, a solution to this was made by proposing a suggestion of implementing an ERP system in SMEs of Pakistan to overcome the ICT challenges.
This research draws from the related background studies on how SMEs of Pakistan are facing ICT challenges, what are the apparent obstacles they face when they try to opt for an integrated IT system in their businesses and how an integrated ERP system can overcome these challenges. This research would identify the challenges being faced by SMEs of Pakistan and allow Pakistani small and medium sized enterprises to produce better returns from implementation of ERPs.
The author used the qualitative analysis approach for this research. The author inter- viewed several people from higher management who had ample knowledge of the topic at hand. Often these decisions are also influenced by the financial situation of the firms and senior management.
In the end, a solution to this was made by proposing a suggestion of implementing an ERP system in SMEs of Pakistan to overcome the ICT challenges.