Madapusi/Souza
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Managers should take three issues into account, when implementing ERPs:
1. System configuration
2. ERP information architecture
3. Systems rollout to reap the benefits of ERP system
ERP Information Architecture:
1. Centralized architecture, for companies with high levels of standardization of data and commonality of business processes à Centralized: one central uniform system for whole organization.
2. Distributed architecture, for companies with autonomous business units. Ã Slightly different clones in subsidiaries.
3. Hybrid architecture, for companies that want to leverage their global supply chains and at the same time localize their products and services. Ã Some modules centralized (finance/accounting), others decentralized clones
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ERP System Rollout/ Introduction: two common ways;
1. Big Bang; e.g. shut down for a period of time, restart.
2. Phased implementation; e.g. gradual transition to new system.
2nd dimension: international strategy of the firm
Local resposiveness low, global interdependence high
- (Centralized)
- Big Bang
- GlobalLocal responsiveness low, global interdependence low
- (Loose federation)
- no coordinationLocal responsiveness high, global interdependence low
- (Clones)
- Independent phased rollout
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