
Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgements x
About the Author xi
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Enterprise ResourcePlanning Systems 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Value Chain Framework 2
1.3 Problems with Disintegrated Data in an Organization 4
1.4 Evolution of ERP Systems 4
1.5 Role of ERP Systems in an Organization 9
1.6 Three-tier Architecture for ERP Systems 9
1.7 Stages Theory and Its Application to Evolution of ERP 12
1.8 Are ERP Systems Different from Traditional Information Systems? 13
1.9 Scope of ERP systems 13
1.10 General Model of Business and Role of ERP 14
1.11 Major ERP Players 16
1.12 Implementations in ...