Pak Elektron Limited: Converting Systems to ERP
Muntazar Bashir Ahmed
Product #:9B12E002
Supplier:Ivey
Discipline:Information Systems, International Business, Organizational Behaviour/Leadership
Setting:Pakistan, 2010
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Learning Objectives
- Identify factors to be considered to achieve value from an ERP system.
- Evaluate the impact on department staff when a technology change is made.
- Learn from the mistakes made by the company in handling the IT staff, including the training needs that were not met.
- Understand the dynamic nature of the software industry.
- Understand why ERP systems are difficult to implement.
Many companies invest in ERP systems, but the case shows that simply buying a Tier 1 ERP does not ensure success, as implementing ERP software can be difficult. The case provides information about changes that were needed in the IT systems and staff at Pak Elektron Limited, and explains how these changes would impact the organization. The sequence of implementing a large number of modules is discussed. The company faced an unexpected short-term cash flow crisis soon after the project started, which led to stressful conditions. The risk in ERP implementation was a factor, as the company faced problems after a heavy investment.