1st Edition

ERP: The Implementation Cycle

By Stephen Harwood Copyright 2003
200 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

The ERP Implementation cycle is characterized by complexity, uncertainty and a long timescale. It is about people and issues that affect the business – it is a multi-disciplinary effort. This book will provide you with the practical information you will need in relation to the many issues and events within the implementation cycle. After reading this book you will be fully equipped and alerted... Read more
Computer Weekly Professional Series, Preface, Acknowledgements, About the author, 1 Introduction, 2 Historical perspective, 3 The present generation, 4 The next generation, 5 Marketplace dynamics, 6 Initial need, 7 Requirements definition, 8 Vendor selection, 9 'Closing the deal', 10 Introduction to implementation, 11 Implementation methodology, 12 Implementation, 13 Go Live/review, 14 On-going, 15 Finale, Selected reading, Useful sources, Acronyms and abbreviations, References, Index

Biography

Stephen Harwood has worked with IT since reading the subject as part of his first degree in the late 1970s. His first-hand experience of ERP is underpinned by over fifteen year’s activity in the fields of information management, organizational change and business strategy. During this time he has gathered experience of many aspects of a business’s activities. His particular interest is the role of Information and Communication Technologies as an enabler of strategic intent. Current roles include non-executive director, researcher, university tutor and consultant.