Jayamaha, B H V H; Perera, B A K S; Gimhani, K D M and Rodrigo, M N N (2024) Adaptability of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for cost management of building construction projects in Sri Lanka. Construction Innovation, 24(5), pp. 1255-1279. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that are equipped with numerous features and functionalities help to improve the profitability of construction corporations around the world through enhancing the efficiency of the functions related to cost management. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the applicability of ERP systems for cost management of building construction projects in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative technique was used in this study, which comprised two-round Delphi-based semistructured interviews. Purposive sampling was used to determine the interviewees. Content analysis was used to evaluate the collected data. Findings: The findings of this study identified the ERP system as a strategic tool for gaining a competitive advantage for an organization while confirming 14 uses of ERP systems and 16 stages of the cost management process. Eighteen issues were finalized at the end of the interview rounds while categorizing the suitable ERP applications at each stage of the cost management process. Originality/value: Even though there are numerous distinct studies conducted on cost management and ERP systems, there has been a lack of studies conducted on the synergy between these two areas that can be adapted for the building projects in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, the findings of this study can bring a new paradigm to the Sri Lankan construction sector by influencing the adaption of correct ERP systems at numerous project stages by providing a competitive edge.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building construction; cost management; enterprise resource planning; Sri Lanka |
| Index terms: | methodology, adaptability, construction sector, interview, building construction, content analysis, functionality, paradigm, profitability, Sri Lanka, purposive sampling, synergy, efficiency, enterprise resource planning, competitive advantage, cost management |
| Subjects: | education and knowledge transfer, performance management, accounting and finance, research methods, Geography, market analysis, partnership management, building construction, industry analysis, computer science, data collection methods, user focus, design features, data analysis and analytics, economic analysis |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Design Practice, Information Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Cost Management, Construction Technology, Stakeholder Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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