Integration Of Enterprise Systems Research Articles

Migration Success Strategy and Implementation of Enterprise System: A Case Study on PT XYZ Biller Message Switching and Aggregator Service Merger Work From Home

Purpose – The purpose of the research is to determine the strategy for the successful implementation of Biller Message Switching and Aggregator carried out by organizations with multicultural employees during work from home conditions. Methodology – The method used in this research was a summative evaluation with the research subjects of the merger of Bank X, Bank Y, and Bank Z. Research subjects were chosen because of the success of the development team in integrating enterprise systems to support the merger process carried out during the pandemic. Results – The results of the research concluded that the ES implementation strategy during the pandemic required consistency, actively documenting each process, over-communicating, and using the appropriate SDLC method. Originality – This research conducted a thematic analysis on the process of integrating and migrating ES companies that merged during the pandemic. Contribution – This research contributes to organizations that want to integrate and migrate ES during the pandemic. For academics, research can serve as a foundation for future research in developing theories of ES implementation in virtual or pandemic environments.

Understanding the Returns from Integrated Enterprise Systems: The Impacts of Agile and Phased Implementation Strategies

Understanding the Returns from Integrated Enterprise Systems: The Impacts of Agile and Phased Implementation Strategies

Facilitating Smart City Development through Adaption of the Learnings from Enterprise Systems Integration

Cross-sectoral city systems integration is a necessity for Smart City Development (SCD) to provide real-time services to citizens. However, there is scant knowledge about integrating city systems, while the existing literature is replete with learnings on systems integration from private enterprises. Hence, the wisdom of Enterprise Systems Integration (ESI) can be utilised to integrate systems for SCD. Yet, there is limited knowledge on the association between these two contexts. This research aims to develop an innovative model, referred to as ‘AdaptModel’, that enables the adaption of the ESI learnings for SCD based on the differences and similarities between city and enterprise through qualitative research utilising literature analysis, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. The findings show that the difference between cities and private enterprises from a systems integration viewpoint is in degree rather than in kind. Hence, using ESI learnings for the SCD context is valuable and informative, but it would be more complex, bureaucratic, time-consuming, and expensive. The research offers guidance in addressing the systems integration challenges associated with SCD based on interrelations between SCD and ESI; this is carried out by applying a novel approach of contextualising and modifying the ESI learnings to support cross-sectoral city systems integration.

Do Enterprise Systems Necessarily Lead to Innovation? Identifying the Missing Links with A Moderated Mediation Model

Background: Despite widely implemented, enterprise systems remain an unsettled role in organizational innovation. This study purposes to address the effects of enterprise systems (ES) on firm innovation by adopting resource-based theory and capability building theory to focus on ES-enabled competence, rather than ES investment or implementation. ES-enabled competence is proposed to mediate the effect of ES integration on innovation performance. We further propose that continuous improvement moderates (1) the relationship between ES integration and ES-enabled competence, and (2) the relationship between ES-enabled competence and innovation performance. By examining these effects, we aim to discover how ES enables innovation at operational and strategic levels separately. Method: A survey method is conducted to explore the relationship between enterprise systems (ES) and innovation. Data are collected from manufacturing companies in 10 countries of three regions, i.e., Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the USA, and analyzed by using structural equation modeling technique. Results: We confirm the roles of enterprise systems as a resource and a capability and the effects of these roles on innovation—including the operational outcome, new product development performance, and the strategic one, innovation uniqueness. We demonstrate that continuous improvement moderates the mediation paths, namely “ES integration – ES-enabled competence – innovation performance”. The moderated mediation effect exists among continuous improvement, ES integration, ES-enabled competence, and innovation uniqueness. Conclusion: This study contributes to the ES and innovation research by uncovering the micro-foundation underlying ES-enabled innovation from a capability-based framework and elaborating the moderating role of continuous improvement in enhancing innovation.

Enterprise integration models: Advantages and challenges of implementation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

The relevance of the study of the choice of enterprise integration model is related to the need to solve various problems faced by Ukrainian enterprises in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, including: reduction in profitability, reduction in investment, increase in the level of costs for ensuring the protection and safety of employees, the transition to environmental and savings production, and others. The purpose of the study is to analyse the existing Ukrainian and foreign business models based on synergy and integration, which allows creating a business structure. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study is general scientific and specific methods used to solve the problem of operation, integration, and development of enterprises in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper summarises the problems faced by Ukrainian enterprises amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It is proposed as one of the ways out of the crisis of Ukrainian enterprises after the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to business models based on synergy and integration with the formation of a business structure. For this purpose, Ukrainian and foreign models of creating business structures based on synergy and integration are summarised. The following models developed by Ukrainian researchers are identified: the model of a horizontally integrated business structure; the model of a vertically integrated business structure; the model of a globally integrated business structure; the model of a conglomerate-integrated business structure. The following models developed by foreign researchers are also summarised: a model for quantifying the impact of enterprise integration on the results of its activities; an information model; a model for designing and implementing an integrated enterprise system; a “three-lens” model; a business case model; a model for inter- and intra-organisational cooperation

Determinants of Innovation Ecosystem in Underdeveloped Areas—Take Nanning High-Tech Zone in Western China as an Example

High-tech zones are an important platform for local governments in China to carry out regional collaborative innovation and an important carrier for the construction of a regional innovation ecosystem. The evolution path of innovation ecosystem in a high-tech zone is divided into three stages: enterprise collection, industrial cluster, and system integration. The innovation subjects form a complex network system that transcends the physical boundary. This paper studies the relationship between innovation input, innovation output, and innovation environment from the perspective of cluster innovation ecosystem structure. Using data mining technology, this paper establishes an index variable system of the innovation ecosystem in a high-tech zone, which includes innovation input, innovation output, and innovation environment. Based on the data of the Nanning National High-tech Zone in China, empirical tests were carried out, using factor analysis and regression analysis to analyze the quantitative relationship between the input, output, and innovation environment of the Nanning High-tech Zone’s innovation ecosystem, and to explain the relationship between each other and the overall innovation of the high-tech zone. This research has certain practical significance for enriching and perfecting the theory of industrial clusters and studying the evolution of the innovation ecosystem of high-tech zones from a micro level. It has important, enlightening significance as a reference for the construction of innovative high-tech zones and the enhancement of high-tech zones’ independent innovation capabilities.

ARES: Automated Risk Estimation in Smart Sensor Environments.

Industry 4.0 adoption demands integrability, interoperability, composability, and security. Currently, integrability, interoperability and composability are addressed by next-generation approaches for enterprise systems integration such as model-based standards, ontology, business process model life cycle management and the context of business processes. Security is addressed by conducting risk management as a first step. Nevertheless, security risks are very much influenced by the assets that the business processes are supported. To this end, this paper proposes an approach for automated risk estimation in smart sensor environments, called ARES, which integrates with the business process model life cycle management. To do so, ARES utilizes standards for platform, vulnerability, weakness, and attack pattern enumeration in conjunction with a well-known vulnerability scoring system. The applicability of ARES is demonstrated with an application example that concerns a typical case of a microSCADA controller and a prototype tool called Business Process Cataloging and Classification System. Moreover, a computer-aided procedure for mapping attack patterns-to-platforms is proposed, and evaluation results are discussed revealing few limitations.

Know-how to lead digital transformation: The case of local governments

Local governments are in an ideal position to integrate government, private, and citizen data to deliver beneficial new digitally enabled public services. However, progress toward achieving the benefits has stagnated in many cases. This is because managers lack the requisite know-how to lead the implementation and enactment of integrated enterprise systems to improve the processes of public service delivery, part of a journey called ‘digital transformation’. If digital transformations are to progress, we need more nuanced empirical elaboration of the know-how managers require. To that end, this study reports evidence from case studies in 11 local governments in Canada. The findings provide the empirical basis for a theory of the know-how managers require to lead the implementation and enactment of integrated enterprise systems in support of digital transformation. We then propose a new theoretical model of how to transfer that requisite know-how to managers through public-private partnerships, and thereby mitigate barriers to that transfer.

The Impact of Mutual Monitoring and Enterprise System Integration on the Empowerment of Managers

Companies are increasingly adopting enterprise systems in order to realize the significant operational advantages they convey. These benefits include reductions in operating costs, improved customer service, and efficiency gains. Using the theoretical lens of Mary Parker Follett, this article explores potential behavioral benefits associated with enterprise systems. Evidence provided by the authors' field survey suggests that enterprise systems empower managers by enhancing both mutual monitoring and social identification among peer managers.

Strategic planning for positioning/repositioning a business school integrating enterprise systems (SAP) in curriculum

With the increase in business transaction types, all sized companies widely use enterprise systems like SAP. Business schools work to integrate enterprise systems into the curriculum as a result of industry demands. However, studies show many business schools face challenges integrating enterprise systems into curriculum and maintaining integrated curriculum. This study presents a case where Porter’s strategic frameworks are applied to effectively integrate SAP.

A framework for addressing the challenges of business process change during enterprise systems integration

PurposeEnterprise systems integration (ESI) is necessary for today’s business environment to access real-time data and quickly respond to fluctuating market demand. business process change (BPC) as a significant prerequisite of ESI encompasses various challenges that must be tackled by employing success factors, techniques and approaches. The purpose of this paper is to focus on BPC challenges and develop a conceptual framework for addressing BPC challenges in ESI.Design/methodology/approachBPC challenges and their success factors were first identified through a literature analysis. Then, the findings from the literature were thematically analysed and qualitatively validated through 35 unstructured interviews for developing the conceptual framework.FindingsThe findings from the literature suggested 17 BPC challenge along with their success factors. During the validation process, 15 BPC challenges were accepted by all interviewees, while most of the respondents disagreed with the two challenges of “consolidation of information system re-engineering with BPR”, and “customization”. Moreover, “risk” was suggested as a BPC challenge by several interviewees. Thus, the study offered a modified list of BPC challenges, which was empirically validated.Originality/valueThe study proposes a conceptual framework for addressing BPC challenges in ESI that enables enterprises to design their systems integration roadmap, based on an understanding of BPC challenges and their success factors, as well as supporting solution providers to develop solutions for effective and efficient BPC. Furthermore, the framework will act as a basis for BPC and developing a similar framework for other related contexts, such as smart cities.

Urban Computing and Smart Cities: Towards Changing City Processes by Applying Enterprise Systems Integration Practices

For developing smart cities, it is necessary to integrate all components of a city as a system of systems. This is facilitated by urban computing as a technology to address the complexity of providing adequate services to citizens through various city sectors/systems. Since business processes across city sectors/systems should be aligned with the objectives of urban computing, Business Process Change (BPC) is also a significant prerequisite of city systems integration for Smart City Development (SCD). However, there is limited research on understanding of BPC and its challenges in SCD, while in the private sector, the BPC best practices for Enterprise Systems Integration (ESI) have already been recognised and implemented. By considering city as an enterprise, this research aims at providing an understanding of similarities and differences between BPC challenges in the two contexts: SCD and ESI. This study collects data through literature analyses, interviews, and document analyses and suggests that many BPC challenges in SCD have an equivalent from the ESI context. In addition, the findings provide new insights through some challenges that are only relevant to the SCD context, so-called unsolved challenges. Consequently, the study developed a comparison framework, which indicates that the learnings from ESI could be utilised for the SCD context, in order to address BPC challenges. This will assist city authorities in designing their SCD roadmap, prioritising BPC challenges based on the efforts employed for ESI, and thinking about addressing unsolved challenges; as well as smart city solution providers to develop solutions for changing city processes.

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The Study and Application of System Integration Based on ESB for Enterprise Group

Most enterprises usually face the integration problem of heterogeneous systems in the process of information construction, while the traditional way of interface lacks flexibility and expandability. Based on the basic principles and architecture of ESB, this paper proposed a lightweight ESB integration solution for enterprises and establishes a system integration platform based on ESB. The centralized management and control of the service has been realized through the ESB platform, thus provides a powerful guarantee for the enterprise system integration.

A model for enterprise resource planning in emergency humanitarian logistics

PurposeWhile the need for information systems is regularly highlighted in the humanitarian logistics literature, a detailed model of what such system would look like is missing. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the need and advantages of enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology in humanitarian emergency logistics. The paper also proposes a model for the configuration, maintenance, operation, and improvement of the system.Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual paper uses existing logistics and information systems literature to build the logical case for an integrated enterprise system for humanitarian emergencies, and to propose conceptual content and process models.FindingsThe problem of lack of coordination is reviewed, and a holistic solution is proposed through a structure and model of ERP systems technology to meet the specific requirements of humanitarian emergencies.Research limitations/implicationsAs in any conceptual paper, a limitation of this paper is the lack of empirical validation of the proposed system. It also might be difficult to obtain the cooperation of multiple organizations. This research focuses on emergency humanitarian logistics, where effectiveness and speed have priority over simplicity or cost.Practical implicationsThe model proposed in this paper links current efforts in humanitarian emergency coordination with existing supply chain information technologies, and is practically feasible both from the technological and organizational perspectives.Social implicationsBecause of the critical, life or death nature of the problem, social and ethical implications of this research are broad, including the divergence of coordination in humanitarian vs commercial and military logistics, as well as inter-agency politics.Originality/valueThis paper is a bold but realistic attempt to take a holistic view of humanitarian logistics and design a system that would be effective, and calls humanitarian organizations worldwide to collaborate in its implementation.

Editorial to the special issue “Enterprise modelling and system integration for smart manufacturing”

Editorial to the special issue “Enterprise modelling and system integration for smart manufacturing”

The Advances of Information Technology to the Telecommunication Sector: The Case of Albtelecom

Telecommunications in general and mobile telecommunication especially, act as key infrastructure factor for economic development of a country. Its role has become increasingly important with the growth of electronic business. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) represents a contemporary phenomenon in the use of information technology by many telecommunication companies worldwide and also in Albania. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of privatization of the Albanian Telecom, namely ALBtelecom focusing on the added business value of the integrated enterprise system, adopted after the company was privatized. Hence, we analyze Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), which is one of the most frequently selected ERP software. SAP constitutes important topic for research, due to its great potential for strategic, managerial, financial, technical and human benefits, not to mention the associated risks. We measure the business performance of ALBtelecom in ERP environment comparing side-by-side the time before and after implementation using ratio analysis, for the period spanning from 2007 to 2012. We aim to show the importance of information got through financial statements and more deeply through financial ratios which enable shareholders and all stakeholders to better understand the company progress. The findings outline complexity, but in general they indicate significant improvement of ALBtelecom performance. DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2016.v5n3s1p198

Construction of a set of harmonized data models in distributed databases based on semantics

Ainura T. Kasymalieva - Associate Professor, Department of Information Systems in Economics, Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. RazzakovAddress: 66, Prospect Mira, Bishkek, 720044, Kyrgyz RepublicE-mail: aisu@rambler.ru When developing projects of integrated enterprise systems with focus on further expansion of functions, it is necessary to remember about continuity of models created and the timeliness of updating them. These refinements relate to the future development of organizations or their units involved in development of information systems (IS) or other software products (SP), extension of functionality of integrated enterprise information systems (IEIS), as well as development environments for design and programming. In this regard, the author proposes to apply the extended level scheme of data and database modeling. When investigating the functions of each department and building their model description in subsystems (private models), it is possible to identify the same objects for providing functionality. Coherence is one of the advantages of the resulting model, providing typing and standardization of the creative processes of IS. We use data distribution mechanisms, which today are very topical. The proposed solution is based on a semantic dictionary reflecting the basic terms and concepts of the functional tasks of the business environment of an enterprise being modeled; it allows us to unify the application development and complements the data distribution strategy across the nodes of the enterprise. This article presents the principles for forming a family of harmonized data models. It provides a formal description of them, the algorithms and the possible core formation practices. The advantages of using this and approaches to possible use are discussed.

On learning web information extraction rules with TANGO

The research on Enterprise Systems Integration focuses on proposals to support business processes by re-using existing systems. Wrappers help re-use web applications that provide a user interface only. They emulate a human user who interacts with them and extracts the information of interest in a structured format. In this article, we present TANGO, which is our proposal to learn rules to extract information from semi-structured web documents with high precision and recall, which is a must in the context of Enterprise Systems Integration. It relies on an open catalogue of features that helps map the input documents into a knowledge base in which every DOM node is represented by means of HTML, DOM, CSS, relational, and user-defined features. Then a procedure with many variation points is used to learn extraction rules from that knowledge base; the variation points include heuristics that range from how to select a condition to how to simplify the resulting rules. We also provide a systematic method to help re-configure our proposal. Our exhaustive experimentation proves that it beats others regarding effectiveness and is efficient enough for practical purposes. Our proposal was devised to be as configurable as possible, which helps adapt it to particular web sites and evolve it when necessary.

Achieving manufacturing excellence through the integration of enterprise systems and simulation

This paper discusses the significance of the enterprise systems and simulation integration in improving shop floor’s short-term production planning capability. The ultimate objectives are to identify the integration protocols, optimisation parameters and critical design artefacts, thereby identifying key ‘ingredients’ that help in setting out a future research agenda in pursuit of optimum decision-making at the shop floor level. While the integration of enterprise systems and simulation gains a widespread agreement within the existing work, the optimality, scalability and flexibility of the schedules remained unanswered. Furthermore, there seems to be no commonality or pattern as to how many core modules are required to enable such a flexible and scalable integration. Nevertheless, the objective of such integration remains clear, i.e. to achieve an optimum total production time, lead time, cycle time, production release rates and cost. The issues presently faced by existing enterprise systems (ES), if properly addressed, can contribute to the achievement of manufacturing excellence and can help identify the building blocks for the software architectural platform enabling the integration.