Tserng, H P; Yin, S Y L; Skibniewski, M J and Lee, M H (2010) Developing an Aris-house-based method from existing information systems to project-based enterprise resource planning for general contractor. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(2), pp. 199-209. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
In recent years, general contractors in the construction industry have gradually begun to implement a system called enterprise resource planning (ERP). During the ERP implementation process, contractors performed required analyses on daily operation functions demanded by the enterprise. The analyses focused on function mapping to ensure that ERP satisfies all the requirements, including the functions of existing information systems, and meets future requirements. The process of function mapping in the construction industry typically involves a series of lengthy and time-consuming meetings, and face-to-face discussions; systematic analysis procedure was lacking. This research will propose a novel function mapping approach, the Architecture of Integrated Information Systems (ARIS)-house-based (AHB) method, to enhance the effectiveness of meetings and improve the efficiency of discussions. In addition, AHB method will use the structure of ARIS-house diagram to guide the function mapping process, streamline existing information systems, meet future requirements, and successfully implement ERP. Finally, this research will use a case study to verify the effectiveness of the AHB method for contractor to implement ERP.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | aris; enterprise resource planning; general contractor |
| Index terms: | implementation, construction industry, effectiveness, enterprise resource planning, efficiency, case study, information system, mapping, face, general contractor |
| Subjects: | information systems, computer science, industry analysis, spatial and geospatial analysis, performance management, psychology, contractual arrangements, data collection methods, practitioner |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Quality Management, Organizational Design, Information Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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