A methodology for successful implementation of ERP in smaller companies

ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) has been proven to be an effective tool that improves business performances for competiveness in the market. However, the success rate of implementing such a tool to a company has been fairly low. While issues and key success factors of such implementation have been addressed by many researchers, it has been noted that Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face more challenges. In this paper, authors have developed and applied a proven methodology for SMEs to implement ERP system. The case study shows that the method is comprehensive and effective.