Selection of ERP Software for Small-Medium Enterprises in China Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

With the development of information technology, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has become a necessity for an enterprise. Numerous enterprises have gained huge benefits from implementing them. However, there still large amount of enterprises failed in using ERP. The reasons of failure are variable and one of the most significant and frequently appear reason is that the enterprise has not chosen the proper software according to its own condition and features. This paper aims at helping Chinese Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) select appropriate ERP software using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). In the initial stage, eight ERP vendors within and abroad China are selected. But according to the special situation of SMEs in China, only three Chinese ERP vendors are left. Their ERP product designed for SMEs are alternatives of the benefit and cost hierarchies. B/C ratios of the three alternatives are calculated.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION
• Ⅱ. LITERATURE REVIEW
• Ⅲ. THE AHP MODEL
• Ⅳ. EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
• Ⅴ. CONCLUSIONS
• REFERENCES

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