A framework for evaluating difficulties in ERP implementation

LUIS FERRARIO; JORGE MONTAGNA

Porto, Portugal

Congreso; Sixth International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems ICEIS 2004; 2004

Various sources point out very high percentages of failures to implement ERP systems. In this work, the main difficulties for this task are analyzed and a systematic classification of fundamental reasons is intended. By considering the reasons that lead to failure, a simple and effective mechanism is generated to evaluate in advance complications the project might present. In this way, the tools to be used can be adjusted to the specific characteristics of the project. Somehow, it is intended to solve the problem presented by general methodologies, which are used for any kind of enterprise, without previously considering its conditions and state to face this type of projects.