Methodology for ERP implementation in small and medium enterprises

V današnjih ekonomskih razmerah pridobivajo majhna in srednja podjetja čedalje več pozornosti v nacionalnih ekonomijah, kot pomemben dejavnik razvoja. Za učinkovito informacijsko podporo svojemu delovanju potrebujejo ERP sisteme. V diplomskem delu je obravnavana tematika uvedbe ERP sistemov za majhna in srednja podjetja. Predstavljene so tudi nekatere najbolj pogoste strategije uvajanja ERP sistemov. Kot predlagana rešitev je opredeljena metodologija uvedbe ERP sistema za majhna in srednja podjetja. Predlagana metodologija opredeljuje celoten proces uvajanja od analize začetnega stanja do prehoda v produkcijo in nadaljnjega dela ter vzdrževanja uvedenega ERP sistema. V vsaki fazi procesa so opredeljene tudi ključne vloge te faze, njihove odgovornosti ter izdelki zaključene faze. V zaključnem delu diplomske naloge je podanih nekaj ključnih faktorjev uspeha uvedbe ERP sistema. Uporaba opredeljene metodologije pripomore njegovi uspešni uvedbi v segmentu majhnih in srednjih podjetij.In today\u27s economic situation, small and medium-sized enterprises acquire more attention in national economies, as an important development factor. They need ERP systems as efficient IT support for its operations. The thesis describes implementation process of ERP systems in small and medium-sized enterprises. It also presents some of the most common implementation strategies. The methodology for implementation of ERP systems in small and medium-sized enterprises is defined as a proposed solution. The proposed methodology defines the whole implementation process, from the initial state analysis to transition into production and further work and maintenance of ERP system. The key roles, responsibilities and products are defined for each stage of the process. In the final part of the thesis, some of the key success factors of ERP system implementation were provided. The usage of defined methodology leads to successful ERP implementation into small and medium-sized enterprises segment