Goal directed project management methodology for the support of ERP implementation and optimal adaptation procedure

Metaxiotis, K; Zafeiropoulos, I; Nikolinakou, K; Psarras, J

dc.contributor.author	Metaxiotis, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Zafeiropoulos, I	en
dc.contributor.author	Nikolinakou, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Psarras, J	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:22:27Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:22:27Z
dc.date.issued	2005	en
dc.identifier.issn	09685227	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/16574
dc.subject	Optimization techniques	en
dc.subject	Project management	en
dc.subject	Resource efficiency	en
dc.subject.other	Efficiency	en
dc.subject.other	Optimization	en
dc.subject.other	Project management	en
dc.subject.other	Resource allocation	en
dc.subject.other	Goal directed project management	en
dc.subject.other	Optimal adaptation	en
dc.subject.other	Resource efficiency	en
dc.subject.other	Enterprise resource planning	en
dc.title	Goal directed project management methodology for the support of ERP implementation and optimal adaptation procedure	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1108/09685220510582674	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09685220510582674	en
heal.publicationDate	2005	en
heal.abstract	Purpose - To control and reduce the time and the cost of implementation and to achieve optimal adaptation of the processes and structures of the enterprise in an ERP environment. Design/methodology/approach - This paper presents a fundamental methodology based on goal directed project management (GDPM) principles which supports the complicated process of implementation and optimal adaptation (IOA) of an ERP system. Findings - By implementing this methodology it was found that it is able to control and reduce the time and the cost of implementation and to achieve optimal adaptation of the processes and structures of the enterprise in an ERP environment. Research limitations/implications - Based on the above methodology a system must be developed, which will aim at providing the project manager with the ability to create all the necessary elements for the management and realization of the project and to lead the consultant during the IOA process of ERP systems. Practical implications - This methodology was connected to, and tested with the operations and capabilities of an ERP commercial package in one of the leading software houses in Greece. The functional result of this methodology was proved to support considerably the process of IOA of SEn in the companies-customers. Originality/value - This paper provides a generic research in this technological field concerning small or medium-sized enterprises based on the GDPM principles which aims at the facilitation and effective guidance for the installation process IOA in all stages and in all levels of analysis. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	en
heal.journalName	Information Management and Computer Security	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1108/09685220510582674	en
dc.identifier.volume	13	en
dc.identifier.issue	1	en
dc.identifier.spage	55	en
dc.identifier.epage	71	en