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Evaluating Readiness for ERP Adoption in Manufacturing SMEs

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  • Louis Raymond

    (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada)

  • Suzanne Rivard

    (HEC Montréal, Canada)

  • Danie Jutras

    (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada)

Abstract

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are now being implemented in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This paper presents the results of a study that proposes and validates a framework for evaluating the level of readiness for ERP adoption in manufacturing SMEs. The framework conceptualizes readiness to adopt an ERP including four dimensions: the organizational context, external forces, perception of ERP, and business processes. A field study of 11 manufacturing SMEs was conducted. The framework led to the classification of these firms in three clusters: “committed adopters”, “uncommitted adopters”, and “late adopters”.

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  • Louis Raymond & Suzanne Rivard & Danie Jutras, 2006. "Evaluating Readiness for ERP Adoption in Manufacturing SMEs," International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems (IJEIS), IGI Global, vol. 2(4), pages 1-17, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jeis00:v:2:y:2006:i:4:p:1-17
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    1. Amadi-Echendu, J.E. & de Wit, F.C.P., 2015. "Technology adoption: A study on post-implementation perceptions and acceptance of computerised maintenance management systems," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 43(C), pages 209-218.
    2. Gessa, Ana & Jiménez, Amor & Sancha, Pilar, 2023. "Exploring ERP systems adoption in challenging times. Insights of SMEs stories," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 195(C).

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