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Qualitative Analysis of Different ERP Evaluation Models

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ERP systems help companies to manage their business processes. The simpler and more efficient the business processes in companies run, the more profitable these businesses can be. Therefore, the process of selecting and implementing an ERP system is an important success factor. The qualitative analysis of ERP evaluation models examines necessary phases and activities for selecting a new ERP system.

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Appendix

Appendix

Evaluation model description

Research methodology

Model origin

Phases

ERP selection framework [7]

Qualitative research and case studies

Adapted model from Stefanou [8]

3

A conceptual ERP procurement model [9]

Case studies

Own model based on review of the ERP literature

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Our proposed assessment model (E-OSSEM) [10]

Use case

Own model

4

DEA Decision Making Model [11]

Use case

Multi-attribute decision-making model for ERP system selec-tion based on data envelop-ment analysis

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Evaluation Framework [12]

Use case

Own model

5

Proposed evaluation and selection process [13]

Use case

Own model

8

ERP selection Roadmap [14]

Use case

Own model

4

Acquisition process inside the ERP life cycle [3]

Expert interviews, data analysis

Own model

6

Comprehensive ERP project selection procedure [15]

Use case

Own model

9

A recommended map to successful ERP system implementation and operation in China (Selection part) [16]

Empirical study

Own model

3

Comprehensive ERP system selection framework [17]

Empirical study

Own model

6

ERP system selection procedure [18]

Use case

Own model

9

Model of the ERP acquisition process (MERAP) [19]

Use case

Own model

6

ERP system selection procedure [20]

Use case

Own model

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Framework for evaluation [21]

Use case

Own model

6

Methodology steps [22]

Use case

Own model

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Steps ERP evaluation and selection [23]

Empirical study

Own model

3

Software and Implementer Selection Phases [4]

Use case

Own model

4

Procedure of selection flow for ERP system [24]

Use case

Own model based on SVM (support vector machine)

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ERP system selection flow chart – decision phase [25]

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Own model

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The proposed methodology for the selection of ERP system [26]

Use case

Own model

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Procedure for optimal ERP software selection [27]

Use case

Own model

4

ERP Implementation methodology propose phases and description of phases [28]

Literature review

Own model

8

Vorgehensmodell zur Auswahl und Einführung von ERP-Systemen in KMU [29]

Interviews

Based on Hansmann and Neumann [30] and Pietsch [31]

3

ERP evaluation process [32]

Literature review

Own model

7

ERP selection process model [33]

Use case

Own model

4

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Weiss, C., Kofler, M., Keckeis, J., Friedemann, R. (2017). Qualitative Analysis of Different ERP Evaluation Models. In: Piazolo, F., Geist, V., Brehm, L., Schmidt, R. (eds) Innovations in Enterprise Information Systems Management and Engineering. ERP Future 2016. Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, vol 285. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58801-8_2

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