Open source software ERPs: a new alternative for an old need

Open source software ERPs: a new alternative for an old need

Both OSS ERPs and proprietary ERPs involve complex system implementations that usually require modifications to a firm's business processes as well as some adaptation of the ERP' functionality. This mutual matching project usually involves consulting firms. However, the benefits of applyin...

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Veröffentlicht in:IEEE software 2006-05, Vol.23 (3), p.94-97
Hauptverfasser: Serrano, N., Sarriei, J.M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Accounting
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Business
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Complex systems
Computer programs
Computer science
control theory
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Customer relationship management
Data dictionaries
Dictionaries
Enterprise resource planning
ERP
Exact sciences and technology
Freeware
Information management
Information systems
Licenses
Management information systems
open source
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Public domain
Resource management
Servers
Small & medium sized enterprises-SME
Software
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Zusammenfassung:Both OSS ERPs and proprietary ERPs involve complex system implementations that usually require modifications to a firm's business processes as well as some adaptation of the ERP' functionality. This mutual matching project usually involves consulting firms. However, the benefits of applying OSS are greater for ERPs than for other kinds of applications, for three main reasons: increased adaptability, decreased reliance on a single supplier, reduced costs
ISSN:0740-7459
1937-4194
DOI:10.1109/MS.2006.78