Original scientific paper

CONNECTIVITY OF ERP WITH LEGACY SYSTEMS

Vatcharaporn Esichaikul ; School of Advanced Technologies, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Piyanan Nuankhieo

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to propose the criteria for determining the appropriate connectivity of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The result of this study provides a framework assisting ERP adopters in selecting integration approaches that are appropriate to their needs. A survey was conducted to obtain information from ERP users to learn about their opinions on factors and criteria affecting connectivity of ERP systems. Findings from the study revealed that data-oriented approach and application integration oriented approach are the preferred integration methodologies. Criteria for evaluating ERP connectivity include nature of the organization 's business process, availability of technologies and service supports, nature of the organization 's information system, system flexibility, degree of integration, transaction volume, implementation cost, ease of maintenance, implementation time, security, and budget. Finally, the study proposes a framework to determine appropriate connectivity of ERP systems.

Keywords

enterprise resource planning; connectivity; integration; legacy system

Hrčak ID:

78354

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/78354

Publication date:

15.12.2004.

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